Improving the fatty acid profile in egg yolk through the use of hempseed (<i>Cannabis sativa</i>), ginger (<i>Zingiber officinale</i>), and turmeric (<i>Curcuma longa</i>) in the diet of Hy-Line White Leghorns

A study was performed to examine the outcome of utilizing hempseed, ginger, and turmeric in the diet of Hy-Line White Leghorn on the fatty acid profile of egg yolk. Four experimental rations were offered to 60 laying hens: control (standard diet); 25 % hempseed (T1); 25 % hempseed and 2 % turmeric (...

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Main Authors: T. Raza, N. Chand, R. U. Khan, M. S. Shahid, A. M. Abudabos
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Copernicus Publications 2016-04-01
Series:Archives Animal Breeding
Online Access:http://www.arch-anim-breed.net/59/183/2016/aab-59-183-2016.pdf