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The influence of dietary protein content on the performance of genetically lean or fat growing chickens.
- Source :
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British poultry science [Br Poult Sci] 1983 Oct; Vol. 24 (4), pp. 581-7. - Publication Year :
- 1983
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Abstract
- Genetically lean or fat male chickens were fed from 3 to 8 weeks of age on four diets of different protein content: 152, 172, 191 or 211 g/kg. The two lower protein contents depressed growth of lean chickens but had no adverse effects on fat chickens. In both lines increasing dietary protein decreased food: gain ratio and abdominal fat desposition relative to live body weight. Protein deposited and the efficiency of utilisation of dietary protein were higher in all instances in lean birds.
Details
- Language :
- English
- ISSN :
- 0007-1668
- Volume :
- 24
- Issue :
- 4
- Database :
- MEDLINE
- Journal :
- British poultry science
- Publication Type :
- Academic Journal
- Accession number :
- 6667395
- Full Text :
- https://doi.org/10.1080/00071668308416778