Effects of trace minerals source in the broiler breeder diet and eggshell translucency on embryonic development of the offspring

ABSTRACT: In 2 experiments, interactions between trace mineral (Zn, Mn, Cu, Se) source (organic or inorganic) in the broiler breeder diet and egg translucency (high or low) on egg characteristics and embryonic development were investigated. In the first experiment, eggs from old breeders (55–57 wk)...

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Main Authors: Henry van den Brand, Timo Hubers, Ilona van den Anker, Cibele A. Torres, Emily Frehen, Monique Ooms, Joop Arts, Bjorge F.A. Laurenssen, Marcel J.W. Heetkamp, Bas Kemp, Roos Molenaar
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Elsevier 2023-03-01
Series:Poultry Science
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Online Access:http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S0032579122007490