Anatomy, microbes, and fiber: Small versus large intestine

Journal of Applied Poultry Research

Volumn 15, Issue 1, 2006, Pages 154-160

  Moran Jr , E T ^a  

^a AUBURN UNIVERSITY   (United States)

Author keywords

Fiber; Intestinal microflora; Large intestine; Small intestine

Indexed keywords

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EID: 33645369142     PISSN: 10566171     EISSN: None     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.1093/japr/15.1.154     Document Type: Conference Paper

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