Effect of the dietary electrolyte balance on the phosphorus-releasing action of phytase
Published:October 20, 2011
Summary
Introduction
Phytate phosphorus, in its natural state in feed, forms complexes with different nutrients, including proteins, lipids, and minerals. Exogenous phytases not only release the phosphorus attached to the phytate acid molecule, but also the phosphorus attached to other nutrients, such as calcium and amino acids. The reduction of the cost of phytase in recent years, along with the ...