Feed additives for swine: Fact sheets prebiotics and probiotics, and phytogenics

Journal of Swine Health and Production

Volumn 18, Issue 3, 2010, Pages 132-134

  Jacela, Jay Y ^a   Derouchey, Joel M ^b   Tokach, Mike D ^b   Goodband, Robert D ^b   Nelssen, Jim L ^b   Renter, David G ^b   Dritz, Steve S ^b  

^a Novartis Animal Health Inc   (United States)

^b KANSAS STATE UNIVERSITY   (United States)

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EID: 77952910901     PISSN: 1537209X     EISSN: None     Source Type: Journal    
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