Skeletal Health

A collection of 3 posts

Jul 29, 2019

A reassessment of the vitamin D requirement of modern broiler genotypes

Currently, the EU legislation limit for VD (regardless of form) is 5,000 IU/kg --- Is it enough? Would a higher VD be beneficial for today's birds with the increasing skeletal concerns?

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Jun 26, 2019

Low-Nutrient-Density Diet with ≥ 0.7% Ca can help improve sternal bone quality in ducks

Calcium affects sternal mass by effects on osteoclast differentiation and function in meat ducks fed low nutrient density diets

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Jun 18, 2019

Could Total Sulfur Amino Acid levels help during heat stress in laying hens?

Maintaining good skeletal health has always been a challenge in the poultry industry, and heat makes it even harder...How could modification on TSAA help?

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