Scientific Opinion on the safety and efficacy of Koffogran (nicarbazin) as a feed additive for chickens for fattening

EFSA Journal

Volumn 8, Issue 3, 2010, Pages

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Author keywords

ADI; chickens for fattening; Coccidiostat; DNC; efficacy; HDP; MRLs; nicarbazin; safety

Indexed keywords

EID: 84898758652     PISSN: None     EISSN: 18314732     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.2903/j.efsa.2010.1551     Document Type: Article

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