The effects of feeding resistant starch on apparent total tract macronutrient digestibility, faecal characteristics and faecal fermentative end-products in healthy adult dogs*

The benefits of whole grain consumption have been studied in human subjects, but little research exists on their effects in dogs. The objective of the present study was to test the effects of resistant starch (RS) in the diet of healthy adult dogs. Twelve adult Miniature Schnauzer dogs (eight males,...

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Main Authors: Alison N. Beloshapka, Lucille G. Alexander, Preston R. Buff, Kelly S. Swanson
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Cambridge University Press 2014-01-01
Series:Journal of Nutritional Science
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Online Access:https://www.cambridge.org/core/product/identifier/S2048679014000287/type/journal_article