Maternal Intake of Astaxanthin Improved Hatchability of Fertilized Eggs Stored at High Temperature

This work aimed at examining the interactive effect of maternal intake of astaxanthin (AX) and storage conditions (temperature and period) on the hatchability of fertilized eggs. Single comb White Leghorn laying hens were allocated to 4 groups with cocks. Experimental diets with 4 levels of AX wer...

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Main Authors: Fumiya Saito, Kazumi Kita
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Japan Poultry Science Association 2011-01-01
Series:The Journal of Poultry Science
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Online Access:https://www.jstage.jst.go.jp/article/jpsa/48/1/48_010090/_pdf/-char/en