Estimation of whole body protein turnover in growing steers.

Lysine and threonine turnover was measured in two growing Angus steers by infusion of L-4,5-('3)H-lysine and L-G-('3)H-threonine for 12 hours. Deuterium oxide (75 ml) was injected at the beginning of the infusion period to determine empty body water, protein and mass, while measuring water...

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Main Author:	Lanka, Kenneth Edward
Other Authors:	Coppock, Carl (degree committee member.), Ellis, W. C. (degree committee member.), Pace, Nick (degree committee member.)
Format:	Thesis Book
Language:	English
Published:	1981.
Subjects:	Beef cattle. Proteins in animal nutrition. Proteins > Metabolism. Animal Nutrition. Academic theses.
Online Access:	Link to ProQuest Copy Link to OAKTrust copy