Structures and characteristics of carbohydrates in diets fed to pigs: a review
Abstract The current paper reviews the content and variation of fiber fractions in feed ingredients commonly used in swine diets. Carbohydrates serve as the main source of energy in diets fed to pigs. Carbohydrates may be classified according to their degree of polymerization: monosaccharides, disac...
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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BMC
2019-04-01
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Series: | Journal of Animal Science and Biotechnology |
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Online Access: | http://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s40104-019-0345-6 |