Update and evaluation of the egg production model in laying hens

The egg production model (EPM) described here is a mechanistic and stochastic model that simulates the amino acid and energy requirements of laying hens. It takes into account their potential rate of laying, and egg weight over time, and the composition of the feed provided. The model predicts feed...

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Main Authors: M.P. Reis, N.T. Ferreira, R.M. Gous, N.K. Sakomura
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Elsevier 2022-09-01
Series:Animal
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Online Access:http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S1751731123003324