Effects of dietary non-phytate phosphorus on performance, egg quality, and bone traits in laying hens of different ages

In diets for laying hens, excessive concentrations of non-phytate phosphorus (NPP) have been associated with disrupted calcium homeostasis, reduced eggshell quality, and an increased risk of osteoporosis. Thus, two experiments were conducted to evaluate the productive performance, egg quality, and b...

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Published in:Poultry Science
Main Authors: Heloisa Pagnussatt, Carlos Henrique de Oliveira, Jean Kaique Valentim, Fernando de Castro Tavernari, Ricardo Vianna Nunes, Larissa Pereira Castro, Arele Arlindo Calderano
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Elsevier 2025-11-01
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Online Access:http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S0032579125010478