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Effects of Carbohydrate-free Diets on the Performance of Lactating Mink (Mustela vison) and the Growth Performance of Suckling Kits

Birthe M. Damgaard Animal Health and Welfare, Danish Institute of Agricultural Sciences, Tjele
,
Christian F. Børsting Animal Nutrition and Physiology, Danish Institute of Agricultural Sciences, Research Centre Foulum, DK-8830, P.O. Box 50, Tjele
,
Klaus L. Ingvartsen Animal Health and Welfare, Danish Institute of Agricultural Sciences, Tjele
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Rikke Fink Animal Nutrition and Physiology, Danish Institute of Agricultural Sciences, Research Centre Foulum, DK-8830, P.O. Box 50, Tjele
Pages 127-135 | Accepted 26 May 2003, Published online: 17 May 2010

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