The role of lactose in weanling pig nutrition: a literature and meta-analysis review
Abstract Lactose plays a crucial role in the growth performance of pigs at weaning because it is a palatable and easily digestible energy source that eases the transition from milk to solid feed. However, the digestibility of lactose declines after weaning due to a reduction in endogenous lactase ac...
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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BMC
2021-01-01
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| Series: | Journal of Animal Science and Biotechnology |
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| Online Access: | https://doi.org/10.1186/s40104-020-00522-6 |