The endogenous nitrogen metabolism of pigs with special reference to the maintenance protein requirement

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Du Toit, B.A.
Smuts, D.B.

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Pretoria : The Government Printer

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The endogenous nitrogen metabolism of pigs have been measured and an equation evolved for the estimation of the maintenance protein requirements of pigs. The equation obtained is P=0.79 W·⁷³⁴, where P=protein in grams, and W weight in Kgm.

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Veterinary medicine

Sustainable Development Goals

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Du Toit, BA & Smuts, DB 1941, 'The endogenous nitrogen metabolism of pigs with special reference to the maintenance protein requirement’, Onderstepoort Journal of Veterinary Science and Animal Industry, vol. 16, nos. 1 & 2, pp. 169-179.