An improved method for a rapid determination of phytase activity in animal feed

Journal of Animal Science

Volumn 83, Issue 5, 2005, Pages 1062-1067

  Kim, T W ^a   Lei, X G ^a  

^a Department of Obstetrics Gynecology   (United States)

Author keywords

Feed; Filtration; Phosphorus; Phytase; Spin Column

Indexed keywords

ANIMALIA;

EID: 33646002339     PISSN: 00218812     EISSN: None     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.2527/2005.8351062x     Document Type: Article

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