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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Main Authors: Jia Feng, Mingyuan Lu, Lingling Ma, Haijun Zhang, Shugeng Wu, Kai Qiu, Yuna Min, Guanghai Qi, Jing Wang
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: KeAi Communications Co., Ltd. 2023-06-01
Series:Animal Nutrition
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Online Access:http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2405654523000343