Evaluation of Marigold Flower and Orange Skin as Sources of Xanthophyll Pigment for the Improvement of Egg Yolk Color

The efficacy of ground marigold flower and orange skin was evaluated for egg yolk coloration. Two feeding trials were conducted. The first trial was carried out with 63 laying pullets (Shaver 579) that received 0, 40g marigold flower and 40g orange skin per kg of mixed feed in three dietary treatm...

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Main Authors: Sachchidananda D. Chowdhury, Begum M. Hassin, Shubash C. Das, Md. H. Rashid, Abu J.M. Ferdaus
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Japan Poultry Science Association 2008-10-01
Series:The Journal of Poultry Science
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Online Access:https://www.jstage.jst.go.jp/article/jpsa/45/4/45_4_265/_pdf/-char/en