Effect of inflammation stimulation on energy and nutrient utilization in piglets selected for low and high residual feed intake
Selection of animals for improved feed efficiency can affect sustainability of animal production because the most efficient animals may face difficulties coping with challenges. The objective of this study was to determine the effects of an inflammatory challenge (using an intravenous injection of c...
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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Elsevier
2015-01-01
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| Series: | Animal |
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| Online Access: | http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S1751731115000932 |