Xylose: absorption, fermentation, and post-absorptive metabolism in the pig
Abstract Xylose, as β-1,4-linked xylan, makes up much of the hemicellulose in cell walls of cereal carbohydrates fed to pigs. As inclusion of fibrous ingredients in swine diets continues to increase, supplementation of carbohydrases, such as xylanase, is of interest. However, much progress is warran...
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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BMC
2018-01-01
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Series: | Journal of Animal Science and Biotechnology |
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Online Access: | http://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s40104-017-0226-9 |