The effects of rumen-protected tryptophan (RPT) on production performance and relevant hormones of dairy cows
Tryptophan is an essential amino acid that cannot be synthesized in mammals. Therefore, the dietary supply of tryptophan is critical for the health and production performance (e.g., milk) of mammals. In the present study, 36 lactating Holstein cows were used, of which 24 cows were in the rumen-prote...
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PeerJ Inc.
2022-09-01
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Online Access: | https://peerj.com/articles/13831.pdf |