The effects of a diet and feeding frequency on peripheral nutrient supply and growth traits of the lamb

Tissue protein synthesis requires a simultaneous supply of energy and amino acids. The effect of altering diet and frequency of feeding on patterns of amino acid and acetate supply to peripheral tissues and the consequent effects on growth and carcass composition was investigated in growing lambs. A...

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Main Author: Evans, Judith A.
Published: University of Nottingham 1999
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Online Access:http://ethos.bl.uk/OrderDetails.do?uin=uk.bl.ethos.287165