Effect of subacute dietary nitrate on production traits and plasma analytes in Suffolk ewes
Elevated dietary nitrate (NO3−) is associated with production losses in ruminant livestock, resulting in substantial economic losses incurred by producers. Severe drought, fertilization practices and poorly maintained pastures increase the risk of elevated NO3− intake among cattle and sheep. Nitrate...
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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Elsevier
2010-01-01
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| Series: | Animal |
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| Online Access: | http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S1751731109991534 |