Natural and synthetic pigments in sorghum-based diets for laying hens

The objective of this work was to evaluate the supplementation of yellow natural pigment levels based on Marigold Flower extract (2%) and yellow synthetic pigment (Carophyll Yellow 10%) in sorghum-based rations for commercial laying hens and their influence on bird performance and egg quality. A co...

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Main Authors: Claudiane Aparecida Rocha Chaves, Diogo Alvarenga Miranda, Adriano Geraldo, Luiz Carlos Machado, Jean Kaique Valentim, Rodrigo Garófallo Garcia
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Editora da Universidade Estadual de Maringá (Eduem) 2022-04-01
Series:Acta Scientiarum: Animal Sciences
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Online Access:https://periodicos.uem.br/ojs/index.php/ActaSciAnimSci/article/view/53060