Replacement of inorganic zinc with lower levels of organic zinc (zinc nicotinate) on performance, hematological and serum biochemical constituents, antioxidants status, and immune responses in rats

Aim: A study was undertaken to investigate the effect of organic zinc (zinc nicotinate, Zn-nic) supplementation (6, 9, and 12 ppm) compared to inorganic zinc (12 ppm) on growth performance, hematology, serum biochemical constituents oxidative stress, and immunity in weaned female Sprague–Dawley rats...

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Main Authors: D. Nagalakshmi, K. Sridhar, S. Parashuramulu
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Veterinary World 2015-09-01
Series:Veterinary World
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Online Access:http://www.veterinaryworld.org/Vol.8/September-2015/20.pdf