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Tryptophan improves antioxidant capability and meat quality by reducing responses to stress in nervous Hu sheep.
Meat science - 1 Oct 2023
Wang Jiasheng, Ding Luoyang, Yu Xiang, Wu Feifan, Zhang Jinying, Chen Peigen, Qian Shuhan, Wang Mengzhi
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In sheep, the effect of tryptophan (Trp) on behavioural traits that are associated with temperament and any effects on production traits is unknown. The hypothesis of this study is that the supplementation of Trp would improve temperament by enhancing serotonin production, which is beneficial to meat production subsequently in sheep. Twelve ewes that had the lowest and 12 ewes that had the highest behavioural...
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