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46. Cooper, R.J., C.T. Milton, T.J. Klopfenstein and D.J. Jordon. 2002. Effect of corn processing on degradable intake protein requirement of finishing cattle. Journal of Animal Science, 80: 242-247. [
DOI:10.2527/2002.801242x]
47. Cornell, H.J., A.W. Hoveling, A. Chryss and M. Rogers. 1994. Particle size distribution in wheat starch and its importance in processing. Starch, 46: 203-207. [
DOI:10.1002/star.19940460602]
48. Daghir, N.J., J.L. Sell and G.G. Mateos. 1983. Effect of gamma irradiation on nutritional value of lentil (Lens cilinaris) for chicks. Nutrition Reports International, 27: 1087-1093.
49. Grummer, R.R., M.L. Luck and J.A. Barmore. 1994. Lactational performance of dairy cows fed soybean with or without animal byproduct protein or roasted soybean. Journal of Dairy Science, 77: 1354-1359. [
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50. Gulati, S.K., M.R. Garg and T.W. Scott. 2005. Rumen protected protein and fat produced from oilseeds and/or meals by formaldehyde treatment; their role in ruminant production and product quality; a review. Australian Journal of Experimental Agriculture, 45: 1189-1203. [
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53. Javaid, A., M.A. Shahzad, M. Nisa and M. Sarwar. 2011. Ruminal dynamics of ad libitum feeding in buffalo bulls receiving different level of rumen degradable protein. Livestock Science, 135: 98-102. [
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54. Joseph, A. and M. Dikshit. 1993. Effect of irradiation on the proteinase inhibitor activity and digestibility (in vitro) of safflower oilcake. Journal of American Oil Chemists Society, 70: 935-937. [
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55. Lawton, E.J., W.D. Bellamy, R.E. Hungate, M.P. Bryant and E. Hall. 1951. Some effects of high velocity electrons on wood. Science, 113: 380-382. [
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56. Lee, Y.S., S.H. Oh, J.W. Lee, J.H. Kim, D.S. Kim and M.W. Byun. 2003. Effects of gamma irradiation on physicochemical and textural properties of starches. Food Science and Biotechnology, 12: 508-512.
57. Malcom, K.J. and H.E. Kiesling. 1993. Dry matter disappearance and gelatinization of grains as influenced by processing and conditioning. Animal Feed Science and Technology, 40: 321-330. [
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58. Mani, V. and P. Chandra. 2002. Effect of different levels of irradiation of soybean in Sacco DM and CP degradability of DM and CP. Indian Journal Animal Nutrition, 12: 51-56.
59. Mani, V. and P. Chandra. 2003. Effect of feeding irradiated soybean on nutrient intake, digestibility and N-balance in goats. Small Ruminant Research, 48: 77-81. [
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61. Morales Castillo, E., M. Jal, E. Tandon and F.Y.R. Fernandez-Mirannde. 1991. Effect of irradiated diet on weight gain of broiler chicken. Revista Cubona de Ciencia Avicola, 18: 127 pp.
62. Murphy, T.A., F.L. Fluharty and S.C. Loerch. 1994. The influence of intake level and corn processing on digestibility and ruminal metabolism in steers fed all-concentrate diets. Journal of Animal Science, 72: 1608-1615. [
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66. Pamp, B.W., M.L. Bauer and G.P. Lardy. 2004. The effect of rumen degradable and undegradable protein supplementation in barley-based high grain finishing diets on feedlot performance and carcass traits of beef steers. Journal of Animal Science, 82 (Suppl. 2), 97.
67. Reddy, S.L., M.H. Pubols and J. McGinnis. 1979. Effect of gamma irradiation on nutritional value of dry field beans (Phaseolus vulgaris) for chicks. Journal of Nutrition, 109: 1307-1312. [
DOI:10.1093/jn/109.7.1307]
68. Reynolds, C.K., J.D. Sutton and D.E. Beever. 1997. Effects of feeding starch to dairy cattle on nutrient availability and production. Recent Advances in Animal Nutrition. Nottingham University Press. UK., pp: 105-134.
69. Sadeghi, A.A. and P. Shawrang. 2008. Effects of microwave irradiation on ruminal dry matter, protein and starch degradation characteristics of barley grain. Animal Feed Science and Technology, 141: 184-194. [
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72. Stern, M.D., A. Bach and S. Calsamiglia. 1997. Alternative techniques for measuring nutrient digestion in ruminants. Journal of Animal Science, 75: 22-56. [
DOI:10.2527/1997.7582256x]
73. Taghinezhad-Roodbeneh, M. 2009. Study the effect of physical processing (gamma irradiation, Microwave and toasting) on degradation rate and digestibility of soybean and cottonseeds protein. Ph.D. Thesis of Tehran science and research Azad University, 126 pp (In Persian).
74. Van Keulen, J. and B.A. Young. 1977. Evaluation of acid-insoluble ash as a natural marker in ruminant digestibility studies. Journal of Animal Science, 44: 282-295. [
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75. Van Soest, P.J., J.B. Robertson and B.A. Lewis. 1991. Methods for dietary fiber, neutral detergent fiber, and non-starch polysaccharides in relation to animal nutrition. Journal of Dairy Science, 74: 3583-3598. [
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76. Zinn, R.A., R. Barrajas, M. Montano and R.A. Ware. 2003. Influence of dietary urea level on digestive function and growth performance of cattle fed steam flaked barley-based finishing diets. Journal of Animal Science, 81: 2383-2389. [
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