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Effect of zinc and phytase supplementation on performance, serum biochemical profiles and carcass quality of crossbred (Hampshire × Assam local) pigs

A. SaikiaAICRP on Improvement of Feed Resources and Nutrient Utilization in Raising Animal Production, College of Veterinary Science, Assam Agricultural University, Khanapara, Guwahati, Assam781022, IndiaCorrespondence[email protected]
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D.N. SarmaDepartment of Animal Nutrition, College of Veterinary Science, Assam Agricultural University, Khanapara, Guwahati, Assam781022, India
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R. BhuyanDepartment of Animal Nutrition, College of Veterinary Science, Assam Agricultural University, Khanapara, Guwahati, Assam781022, India
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B.C. SarmahDepartment of Veterinary Physiology, College of Veterinary Science, Assam Agricultural University, Khanapara, Guwahati, Assam781022, India
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D. KalitaAICRP on Pig, College of Veterinary Science, Assam Agricultural University, Khanapara, Guwahati, Assam781022, India
Pages 230-233 | Received 21 Jun 2014, Accepted 20 Feb 2015, Published online: 16 Apr 2015

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