title: The effects of supplementation of maize-based diets with exogenous phytase on amino acid digestibility and nitrogen retention by young broiler chicks.
authors.affiliation: Avian Science Research Centre, SAC, Ayr, KA6 5HW, UK.
authors.forename: A J
authors.initials: AJ
authors.lastname: Cowieson
authors.forename: T
authors.initials: T
authors.lastname: Acamovic
authors.forename: M R
authors.initials: MR
authors.lastname: Bedford
mesh_terms: D010832:6-Phytase / Q000008:administration & dosage* / Q000378:metabolism; D000596:Amino Acids / Q000378:metabolism*; D000821:Animal Feed; D000824:Animal Nutritional Physiological Phenomena; D000818:Animals; D001835:Body Weight; D002645:Chickens / Q000378:metabolism*; D019587:Dietary Supplements; D004435:Eating; D005243:Feces / Q000737:chemistry; D008297:Male; D009584:Nitrogen / Q000378:metabolism*; D003313:Zea mays
chemical_list: D000596:Amino Acids; D010832:6-Phytase; D009584:Nitrogen