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Energy metabolism and composition of gain in beef steers exhibiting normal and compensatory growth

Posted on:1989-01-01Degree:Ph.DType:Dissertation
University:Colorado State UniversityCandidate:Carstens, Gordon EugeneFull Text:PDF
GTID:1473390017455514Subject:Animal sciences
Abstract/Summary:
he effect of realimentation following a period of growth restriction on energy metabolism and on composition of carcass and noncarcass tissue growth was examined in Angus/Hereford steers (245 ;Based on calorimetry measurements, maintenance energy requirements increased from 123 on day 0 to 140 kcal ME/EBW;Growth rate from 245 to 500 kg FBW was greater (P...
Keywords/Search Tags:Growth, Energy
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