Effect of the source and level of carotenoids in diets on their retention in eggs
The lutein and zeaxanthin deposition in egg yolks of hens was evaluated. The effects of various levels of extracts from Mexican marigold flowers in hen diets were compared in Experiments 1 (from 0 to 350 mg/kg) and 2 (from 0 to 950 mg/kg). In Experiment 3, the sources of carotenoids such as lutein (...
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| Language: | English |
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Czech Academy of Agricultural Sciences
2017-08-01
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| Series: | Czech Journal of Animal Science |
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| Online Access: | https://cjas.agriculturejournals.cz/artkey/cjs-201708-0002_effect-of-the-source-and-level-of-carotenoids-in-diets-on-their-retention-in-eggs.php |