Fermentation characteristics of several carbohydrate sources for dog diets using the in vitro gas production technique

Fermentable carbohydrates are an important part of the canine diet. They can improve gastrointestinal health by modifying gut microbial population and metabolic activity. The present study compared the fermentation characteristics and kinetic patterns of 10 carbohydrate sources using the<em> i...

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Main Authors: Serena Calabrò, Aulus C. Carciofi, Nadia Musco, Raffaella Tudisco, Marcia O.S. Gomes, Monica I. Cutrignelli
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Taylor & Francis Group 2013-01-01
Series:Italian Journal of Animal Science
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Online Access:http://www.aspajournal.it/index.php/ijas/article/view/2714