A review of nutritional and toxicological implications of castor bean (Ricinus communis L.) meal in animal feeding systems

Journal of Animal Physiology and Animal Nutrition

Volumn 100, Issue 2, 2016, Pages 201-210

  Akande, T O ^a   Odunsi, A A ^b   Akinfala, E O ^a  

^a OBAFEMI AWOLOWO UNIVERSITY   (Nigeria)

^b LADOKE AKINTOLA UNIVERSITY OF TECHNOLOGY   (Nigeria)

Author keywords

Animal performance; Castor seed meal; Detoxification; Feed; Nutrient; Toxins

Indexed keywords

RICIN;

ANALYSIS; ANIMAL; ANIMAL FOOD; NUTRITIONAL VALUE; RICINUS; TOXICITY;

ANIMAL FEED; ANIMALS; NUTRITIVE VALUE; RICIN; RICINUS;

EID: 84936119429     PISSN: 09312439     EISSN: 14390396     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.1111/jpn.12360     Document Type: Review

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