Effect of 25-Hydroxycholecalciferol with Different Vitamin D<sub>3</sub> Levels in the Hens Diet in the Rearing Period on Growth Performance, Bone Quality, Egg Production, and Eggshell Quality

Effect of 25-Hydroxycholecalciferol with Different Vitamin D<sub>3</sub> Levels in the Hens Diet in the Rearing Period on Growth Performance, Bone Quality, Egg Production, and Eggshell Quality

A study was conducted to evaluate the effect of 25-hydroxyvitamin D<sub>3</sub> (25-OHD) with different levels of vitamin D<sub>3</sub> (VD<sub>3</sub>) during the rearing period (1–20 weeks) on laying hen performance, bone quality, and eggshell quality. A total o...

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Main Authors: Dongdong Li, Keying Zhang, Shiping Bai, Jianping Wang, Qiufeng Zeng, Huanwei Peng, Zuowei Su, Yue Xuan, Sharina Qi, Xuemei Ding
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2021-07-01
Series:Agriculture
Subjects:
laying hens
vitamin D<sub>3</sub>
25-hydroxyvitamin D<sub>3</sub>
bone quality
eggshell quality
Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/2077-0472/11/8/698

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