Gender effect on the metabolic profile of ostriches (Struthio camelus domesticus)

In order to better define the effect of the sex on the metabolic profile of young ostriches (Struthio camelus domesticus), forty birds were divided into two groups by sex (20 males vs20 females). The animals were fed ad libitumnatural pasture and corn silage. The daily ration was completed by admini...

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Main Authors: Carmelo Di Meo, Walter Pinna, Giovanni Piccolo, Nicola De Riu, Fulvia Bovera, Giuseppe Moniello
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Taylor & Francis Group 2010-01-01
Series:Italian Journal of Animal Science
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Online Access:http://www.aspajournal.it/index.php/ijas/article/view/373