The relationship between dietary energy level, food consumption and growth in broiler chicksFootnote¹

Part of a dissertation submitted in partial fulfilment of the requirements for the degree of M.Sc.

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• Part of a dissertation submitted in partial fulfilment of the requirements for the degree of M.Sc.
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• Present address : National Institute of Poultry Husbandry, Newport, Shropshire.
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