Use of a micro-encapsulated eucalyptus-medium chain fatty acid product as an alternative to zinc oxide and antibiotics for weaned pigs

Journal of Swine Health and Production

Volumn 19, Issue 1, 2011, Pages 34-43

  Han, Yung Keun ^a   Hwan Hwang, I L ^b   Thacker, Philip A ^c  

^a Sungkyunkwan University   (South Korea)

^b Easybio Systems   (South Korea)

^c UNIVERSITY OF SASKATCHEWAN   (Canada)

Author keywords

Antibiotics; Eucalyptus medium chain fatty acids; Performance; Swine; Zinc oxide

Indexed keywords

EUCALYPTUS; SUIDAE;

EID: 78651419475     PISSN: 1537209X     EISSN: None     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: None     Document Type: Review

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