Immune function, egg quality and production responses in layer hens fed two different lignocellulose fibre supplements during the early laying period
The effects on immune function and egg productivity of 2 commercial lignocellulose supplements with similar insoluble and soluble fibre concentrations and water holding capacities, were determined in Hy-Line Brown hens from 20 weeks-of-age for 8 weeks. Hens were fed 1 of 3 diets (6 pens/diet, 3 hens...
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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Taylor & Francis Group
2023-12-01
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Series: | Italian Journal of Animal Science |
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Online Access: | http://dx.doi.org/10.1080/1828051X.2023.2276254 |