BIOLOGICAL VALUE (of a protein)

A measure of protein quality. The percentage of protein in a feed which is not lost in the urine or the feces of the animal. Biological value is a reflection of the balance of amino acids available to the animal after digestion and absorption.



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OwnerAntonio A.GroupDS 414 Ruminant Nutrition
Created2015-09-10 11:28:24Updated2020-08-30 14:31:30
SitesDS 414 Ruminant Nutrition, DS 825 Ruminant Nutrition Physiology
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