Comparison of the Efficacy of Different Organic Acids on Growth Performance and Nutrient Digestibility in Weaned Pigs
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Joo, Ji-Whan
(Department of Animal Resources Science, Kangwon National University)
Yang, YuXin (Department of Animal Resources Science, Kangwon National University) Choi, Jae-Yong (Department of Animal Resources Science, Kangwon National University) Choi, Soon-Chon (Department of Animal Resources Science, Kangwon National University) Cho, Won-Tak (Genebiotech. Co.) Chae, Byung-Jo (Department of Animal Resources Science, Kangwon National University) |
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