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Author Hughes, R. J. (Robert J.)

Title Energy metabolism of chickens : physiological limitations / by R.J. Hughes
Published Barton, A.C.T. : RIRDC, 2003

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 W'PONDS  598.625 Hug/Emo  AVAILABLE
Description x, 62 pages : illustrations ; 30 cm
Series RIRDC publication, 1440-6845 ; no. 02/151
RIRDC project ; no. SAR-13A
RIRDC publication ; no. 02/151
RIRDC project ; no. SAR-13A
Summary This project examined the general hypothesis that feed-related and bird-related factors interact to produce a variable effect on the digestion of energy by individual chickens within the flock with the consequence that flock variability is increased. A total of 12 experiments were conducted during this study. Breath tests were developed as non-invasive indicators of digestive function and gut microbial activity and were used in conjunction with conventional methods for measuring energy digestion in commercial breeds of chickens
Notes "Shaping the future" -- Cover
"February 2003"
"Chicken Meat Research and Development"-- Cover
Bibliography Bibliography: pages 59-62
Notes Also available in an electronic version via the Internet. Address as at: http://www.rirdc.gov.au/reports/CME/02-151.pdf
Available in PDF format via the World Wide Web
2003 Rural Industries Research and Development Corporation
Subject Chickens -- Feeding and feeds.
Poultry -- Feed utilization efficiency.
Poultry -- Feeding and feeds.
Energy metabolism.
Author Rural Industries Research and Development Corporation.
Rural Industries Research and Development Corporation. Chicken Meat Research and Development (Program)
ISSN 1440-6845
ISBN 0642585504
Other Titles Shaping the future