A Comparison of Two Supplementary Doses of Vitamin A on Performance, Intestine and Immune Organ Development, as well as Gene Expression of Inflammatory Factors in Young Hy-Line Brown Laying Pullets
The objective of this study was to compare two supplementary doses (6000 vs. 12,000 IU/kg) of vitamin A (VA) on the performance, development of intestine and immune organs, as well as gene expression of inflammatory factors in young Hy-Line Brown laying pullets. A total of 288 one-day-old Hy-Line Br...
Main Authors: | Qinliang Chen, Xiaoqing Han, Huiling Zhu, Yulan Liu, Xiao Xu |
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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MDPI AG
2022-05-01
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Series: | Animals |
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Online Access: | https://www.mdpi.com/2076-2615/12/10/1271 |
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