Thicker Shell Eggs with Enriched N-3 Polyunsaturated Fatty Acids and Lower Yolk Cholesterol Contents, as Affected by Dietary Nettle (<i>Urtica</i> <i>cannabina</i>) Supplementation in Laying Hens

Thicker Shell Eggs with Enriched N-3 Polyunsaturated Fatty Acids and Lower Yolk Cholesterol Contents, as Affected by Dietary Nettle (<i>Urtica</i> <i>cannabina</i>) Supplementation in Laying Hens

The nettle <i>Urtica</i><i>cannabina</i> (<i>U.</i><i>cannabina</i>) is not only a functional edible food for humans but also a potential alternative feed resource for poultry, providing protein, fatty acids, vitamins, and minerals. The present study w...

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Main Authors: Jize Zhang, Ta Na, Yanmei Jin, Xiaoqing Zhang, Hui Qu, Qian Zhang
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2020-10-01
Series:Animals
Subjects:
<i>Urtica cannabina</i>
n-3 polyunsaturated fatty acids
egg quality
cholesterol
Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/2076-2615/10/11/1994

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