Poultry nutrition research proves helpful to humans

Almquist, H; Robert, E

Poultry nutrition research proves helpful to humans

Authors

H. J. Almquist
E. L. Robert

Publication Information

Hilgardia 1(9):3-3. DOI:10.3733/ca.v001n09p3a. August 1947.

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Abstract

A brief report concerning the search for a successful formula for a synthetic diet for chickens, and some of the unforeseen benefits to humans and animals disclusoed by investigation of vitamins discovered in the search for the diet.

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