Influence of supplemental phytase on growth performance, digestion and phosphorus balance of lambs fed sorghum-based diets

Phosphorus excretion in lambs from urine and faeces is considerably high due to elevated concentration of grains in the diets. This study evaluated the effect of supplemental phytase on in vitro dry matter degradation (IVDMD), feed intake, growth performance, total tract digestion and phosphorus (P)...

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Main Authors: Luz Melgoza, Luis Miranda, Emilio Aranda, Sergio González-Muñoz, Germán Mendoza, Juan Manuel Pinos-Rodríguez, Germán Buendía
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Taylor & Francis Group 2010-04-01
Series:Italian Journal of Animal Science
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Online Access:http://www.aspajournal.it/index.php/ijas/article/view/1734