Effects of Caffeine on Egg Quality and Performance of Laying Hens

This study's objective was to determine the effects of caffeine intake at various levels, incorporated in the layers' food, on performance and egg quality of hens. A total of 576 hens, aged 56 weeks, were used. The layers were fed rations containing 0 (control), 150, 300, or 450 ppm of caf...

Full description

Bibliographic Details
Main Authors: Mailson da Silva Teixeira, Marcela Viana Triginelli, Thaís de Ataíde Costa, Leonardo José Camargos Lara, Benito Soto-Blanco
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Frontiers Media S.A. 2020-09-01
Series:Frontiers in Veterinary Science
Subjects:
Online Access:https://www.frontiersin.org/article/10.3389/fvets.2020.545359/full