Effects of increasing tryptophan intake on growth and physiological changes in nursery pigs1
Effects of increasing tryptophan intake on growth and physiological changes in nursery pigs1
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Shen, Y. B. , Voilqué, G. , Kim, J. D. , Odle, J. and Kim, S. W.
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Champaign: Oxford University Press
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Champaign: Oxford University Press
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Tryptophan (Trp) as a precursor of serotonin (5-hydroxytryptamine, 5-HT) has long been used to extenuate aggressive behavior and control stress of humans as well as several farm animals. This study was conducted to determine the effect of supplemental L-Tryptophan (L-Trp) on growth, cerebral 5-HT concentration, stress hormone concentration, oxidati...
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Effects of increasing tryptophan intake on growth and physiological changes in nursery pigs1
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TN_cdi_proquest_journals_1032978057
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https://devfeature-collection.sl.nsw.gov.au/record/TN_cdi_proquest_journals_1032978057
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0021-8812
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1525-3163
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10.2527/jas.2011-4203
