Uterine inflammation status modulates eggshell mineralization via calcium transport and matrix protein synthesis in laying hens
This study explored the effects of uterine inflammation on eggshell mineralization, ultrastructure and mechanical properties in laying hens modified by a lipopolysaccharide (LPS) challenge or dietary essential oil (EO) addition. In trial 1, a total of 72 Hy-line Brown layers at 36 wk of age were ran...
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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KeAi Communications Co., Ltd.
2023-06-01
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Series: | Animal Nutrition |
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Online Access: | http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2405654523000343 |