Effects of ractopamine HCl dose and treatment period on pig performance in a commercial finishing facility

Journal of Swine Health and Production

Volumn 17, Issue 3, 2009, Pages 134-139

  Main, R G ^a   Dritz, S S ^a   Tokach, M D ^a   Goodband, R D ^a   Nelssen, J L ^a   DeRouchey, J M ^a  

^a KANSAS STATE UNIVERSITY   (United States)

Author keywords

Growth; Ractopamine; Swine

Indexed keywords

SUIDAE;

EID: 65649128533     PISSN: 1537209X     EISSN: None     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: None     Document Type: Article

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