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Evaluation of Extra-Phosphoric Effects of Phytase on Growth Performance, Carcass Characteristics, Phytate Degradation, Plasma Inositol Concentrations, Gene Expression of Hypothalamic Appetite Hormones, and Catecholamine Concentrations in Broiler Production 

Kriseldi, Ruben (2020-07-17)
Phytase is an enzyme responsible for the hydrolysis of phytate at the carbon-phosphate linkage. Commonly, phytase is added in poultry diets at 500 to 1,000 phytase units (FTU)/kg to liberate phosphorus from phytate. However, ...

Gonadotropin-releasing Hormone Receptor As A Molecular Target for Contraception in Feral Cats 

Napier, India (2015-12-10)
The global overpopulation of feral cats generates concern regarding their welfare, negative impact on public health, and adverse effects on the environment. In the U.S. and other Westernized countries, the most common ...

Spontaneously Occurring Fibroid Tumors of the Laying Hen Oviduct 

Doernte, Amy (2006-08-15)
Spontaneously occurring benign uterine leiomyomas (fibroids) are the most common reproductive tract tumor of women in the United States. It is estimated that more than 70% of women will develop uterine fibroids and the ...