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Limits and limitations to nitrogen use in farm animals

Published online by Cambridge University Press:  28 February 2007

John D. Oldham ,
Gerry C. Emmans  and
Ilias Kyriazakis
John D. Oldham
Affiliation:
Genetics and Behavioural Sciences Department, SAC, Bush Estate, Penicuik, Midlothian EH26 OQE
Gerry C. Emmans
Affiliation:
Genetics and Behavioural Sciences Department, SAC, Bush Estate, Penicuik, Midlothian EH26 OQE
Ilias Kyriazakis
Affiliation:
Genetics and Behavioural Sciences Department, SAC, Bush Estate, Penicuik, Midlothian EH26 OQE
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Symposium on ‘Regulation of nitrogen retention in farm animals’
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Proceedings of the Nutrition Society , Volume 56 , Issue 2 , July 1997 , pp. 525 - 534
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Copyright © The Nutrition Society 1997

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