Improving gut functions and egg nutrition with stevia residue in laying hens

ABSTRACT: This study aimed to investigate the effect of stevia residue (STER) on the production performance, egg quality and nutrition, antioxidant ability, immune responses, gut morphology and microbiota of laying hens during the peak laying period. A total of 270 Yikoujingfen NO. 8 laying hens (35...

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Main Authors: Mengxuan Tang, Juan Zhao, Yuliang Wu, Chu Yu, Can Peng, Hongnan Liu, Yadong Cui, Wei Lan, Yong Lin, Xiangfeng Kong, Xia Xiong
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Elsevier 2024-02-01
Series:Poultry Science
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Online Access:http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S003257912300843X