ß-Hydroxy-ß-methylbutyrate: A feed supplement influencing performance, bone metabolism, intestinal morphology, and muscle quality of laying hens: a preliminary one-point study

ß-Hydroxy-ß-methylbutyrate: A feed supplement influencing performance, bone metabolism, intestinal morphology, and muscle quality of laying hens: a preliminary one-point study

ABSTRACT: Laying hens, selectively bred for high egg production, often suffer from bone fragility and fractures, impacting their welfare and causing economic losses. Additionally, gut health and muscle quality are crucial for overall health and productivity. This study aimed to evaluate the effects...

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Main Authors: Ewa Tomaszewska, Sylwester Świątkiewicz, Anna Arczewska-Włosek, Dorota Wojtysiak, Piotr Dobrowolski, Piotr Domaradzki, Iwona Puzio, Halyna Rudyk, Oksana Brezvyn, Siemowit Muszyński
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Elsevier 2024-05-01
Series:Poultry Science
Subjects:
nutritional intervention
laying hen
bone metabolism
intestinal morphology
muscle quality
Online Access:http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S0032579124001767

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