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Influence of dietary protein levels on rate of tissue deposition and individual muscle development of growing European pigs in a tropical environment

Published online by Cambridge University Press:  27 March 2009

M. O. Oyeleke
Affiliation:
Department of Animal Science, University of Ibadan, Ibadan, Nigeria
O. O. Balogun
Affiliation:
Department of Animal Science, University of Ibadan, Ibadan, Nigeria
B. L. Fetuga
Affiliation:
Department of Animal Science, University of Ibadan, Ibadan, Nigeria
G. M. Babatunde
Affiliation:
Department of Animal Science, University of Ibadan, Ibadan, Nigeria

Extract

The influence of dietary nutrients on carcass composition, rate of tissue deposition and the development of specific tissues, major and minor muscles in particular has been well documented for pigs reared in a temperate environment. Attempts have also been made in this environment to simulate artificial tropical conditions and, on the consequence of such conditions, to predict the nutrition and growth of the pigs.

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Copyright © Cambridge University Press 1988

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