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Original Articles

The effects of xylanase supplementation on growth, digestion, circulating hormone and metabolite levels, immunity and gut microflora in cockerels fed on wheat-based diets

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Pages 480-488 | Accepted 16 Apr 2007, Published online: 10 Sep 2007

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