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What are non starch polysaccharides (NSP) and how do they influence monogastric animals' growth and health?
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They include cellulose, hemicellulose, pectins, and various other carbohydrates such as beta-glucans and fructans. NSP are considered dietary fibers and play a significant role in the nutrition of monogastric animals, which have a single-chambered stomach, such as Show more…
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