The whole empty body essential amino acid profiles of male Merino and Dohne Merino lambs

Author: J. van E. Nolte and A.V. Ferreira
Year: 2004
Issue: 6
Volume: 34
Page: 83 - 85

The whole empty body essential amino acid composition of finishing Merino and Dohne Merino male lambs was investigated. The amino acid requirements for growth vary considerably between these two breeds. Hence, it appears that whole empty body amino acid profiles need to be established for specific breeds in order to determine essential amino acid requirements.

Keywords: : Growth, amino acid, sheep, whole empty body
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