Vitamins C and E can Alleviate Adverse Effects of Heat Stress on Live Weight and Some Egg Quality Profiles of Layer Hens

An experiment was designed to investigate the effects of vitamins C and E on live weight and egg quality profile of layer hens subjected in situ to heat stress. Hybrid White Leghorn (L33) layer hens (n=720) and 39 weeks old, were randomly allotted to 4 treatments containing 0, 150 mg vitamin C, 150...

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Main Author: J. J. Ajakaiye1*, M. Cuesta-Mazorra and J. R. Garcia-Diaz
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: University of Agriculture, Faisalabad 2011-01-01
Series:Pakistan Veterinary Journal
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Online Access:http://www.pvj.com.pk/pdf-files/31_1/45-49.pdf