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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Main Authors: Diego M. D. L. Navarro, Jerubella J. Abelilla, Hans H. Stein
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2019-04-01
Series:Journal of Animal Science and Biotechnology
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Online Access:http://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s40104-019-0345-6