Effects of Energy-Restricted Feeding during Rearing on the Performance, Uniformity, and Development of Rugao Layer Breeders at the Initiation of the Laying Period

The aim of this study was to assess the effects of energy-restricted feeding during rearing on the performance, uniformity, and development of layer breeders at the initiation of the laying period. A total of 2400 8-week-old Rugao layer breeders were randomly assigned to one of five groups (480 pull...

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Main Authors: Jian Lu, Liang Qu, Yongfeng Li, Meng Ma, Manman Shen, Xingguo Wang, Jun Guo, Yuping Hu, Taocun Dou, Zhi Yang, Kehua Wang
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2021-07-01
Series:Animals
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Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/2076-2615/11/8/2222