Measurement of Microbial Protein Supply in Murrah Buffaloes (Bubalus bubalis) Using Urinary Purine Derivatives Excretion and PDC Index
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Dipu, M.T.
(Animal Nutrition Division, Indian Veterinary Research Institute)
George, S.K. (Animal Nutrition Division, Indian Veterinary Research Institute) Singh, P. (Animal Nutrition Division, Indian Veterinary Research Institute) Verma, A.K. (Animal Nutrition Division, Indian Veterinary Research Institute) Mehra, U.R. (Animal Nutrition Division, Indian Veterinary Research Institute) |
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