Evaluation of induced molting methods on the livability and reproductive system regression of Japanese quails (Coturnix japonica)

This study aimed at evaluating the alternative method of zinc oxide and fasting to induce molt in Japanese quails. A total number of 190 48-week-old quails was used. They were at end of laying cycle, and presented low egg production. Quails molted by zinc oxide (Z) were fed a diet containing 25,000...

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Main Authors: RSC Teixeira, WM Cardoso, GC Nogueira, SR Câmara, JM Romao, AA Siqueira, FAC Sampaio, TGV Moraes, CC Campello, CC Buxade
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Fundação APINCO de Ciência e Tecnologia Avícolas 2007-06-01
Series:Brazilian Journal of Poultry Science
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Online Access:http://www.scielo.br/scielo.php?script=sci_arttext&pid=S1516-635X2007000200002