(1994) Biotechnology Information series. Porcine Somatotropin (pST), 1994. Iowa State University Extension
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Abstract
The gene codes for porcine somatotropin produced in pigs have been identified. This growth hormone can be injected into pigs to increase the rate of their weight gain with more muscle and less fat.
| Item Type: | Departmental Report |
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| Note: | Series: North central regional extension publication ; 529. |
| Keywords: | By: Holden, Palmer J Contributor(s): Webber, Glenda D; Iowa State University. Cooperative Extension Service; Porcine somatotropin | Somatotropin - Synthesis; Swine - Growth; Somatotropin in animal nutrition |
| Subjects: | Agriculture and food production > Livestock > Hogs |
| ID Code: | 45347 |
| Deposited By: | Pamela Rees |
| Deposited On: | 31 Jul 2023 14:25 |
| Last Modified: | 31 Jul 2023 14:25 |
| URI: | https://publications.iowa.gov/id/eprint/45347 |