The microbial protein and undegradable essential amino acid requirements for the growth of male merino and dohne merino lambs

South African Journal of Animal Science

Volumn 34, Issue 6SUPPL.2, 2004, Pages 86-88

  Nolte, J V E ^a   Ferreira, A V ^a  

^a STELLENBOSCH UNIVERSITY   (South Africa)

Author keywords

Amino acid; Chemical score; Microbial protein; Whole empty body

Indexed keywords

EID: 54449085756     PISSN: 03751589     EISSN: None     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: None     Document Type: Article

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