Effects of saponin and L-carnitine on the performance and reproductive fitness of male broiler

International Journal of Poultry Science

Volumn 3, Issue 8, 2004, Pages 530-533

  Miah, M Y ^a   Rahman, M S ^b   Islam, M K ^a   Monir, M M ^c  

^a Sylhet Government Veterinary College   (Bangladesh)

^b BAU   (Bangladesh)

^c Barisal Government Veterinary College   (Bangladesh)

Author keywords

Broiler; Efficiency and dressing yield; L carnitine; Saponin

Indexed keywords

EID: 33750011808     PISSN: 16828356     EISSN: None     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.3923/ijps.2004.530.533     Document Type: Article

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