Effect of organic mineral supplementation on the egg quality of semi-heavy layers in their second cycle of lay

Effect of organic mineral supplementation on the egg quality of semi-heavy layers in their second cycle of lay

This study was carried out to evaluate the effects of dietary trace mineral levels and sources on egg quality parameters of second-cycle semi-heavy layers. A number of 360 72-week-old layers were submitted to forced molting. Upon return of lay (83 weeks of age), birds were distributed according to a...

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Main Authors: ESPB Saldanha, EA Garcia, CC Pizzolante, ABG Faittarone, A da Sechinato, AB Molino, C Laganá
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Fundação APINCO de Ciência e Tecnologia Avícolas 2009-12-01
Series:Brazilian Journal of Poultry Science
Subjects:
Eggshell quality
forced molting
mineral supplementation
yolk
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