Journal of Equine Veterinary Science
Volume 27, Issue 11 , Pages 489-493 , November 2007

The Effects of Nonstructural Carbohydrate Content and Feeding Rate on Glucose and Insulin Response to Meal Feeding in Equine

  • Mary E. Gordon, PhD

      Affiliations

    • Land O'Lakes, Purina Feed, Gray Summit, MO
    • Corresponding Author InformationReprint requests: Mary E. Gordon, PhD, Longview Animal Nutrition Center, 100 Danforth Drive, Gray Summit, MO 63039.
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  • Michael L. Jerina, BS

      Affiliations

    • Land O'Lakes, Purina Feed, Gray Summit, MO
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  • Scott L. King, DVM

      Affiliations

    • Bayer Health Care, LLC, Shawnee, KS
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  • Karen E. Davison, PhD

      Affiliations

    • Land O'Lakes, Purina Feed, Gray Summit, MO
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  • J. Kathleen Young, PhD

      Affiliations

    • Land O'Lakes, Purina Feed, Gray Summit, MO
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  • Randel H. Raub, PhD

      Affiliations

    • Land O'Lakes, Purina Feed, Gray Summit, MO

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 Refereed

PII: S0737-0806(07)00343-7

doi: 10.1016/j.jevs.2007.10.005

Journal of Equine Veterinary Science
Volume 27, Issue 11 , Pages 489-493 , November 2007

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