Effect of Ochratoxin A on Body Weight, Feed Intake and Feed Conversion in Broiler Chicken
The effect of ochratoxin A (OA) on the body weight, feed intake, and feed conversion was investigated in broiler chicken fed dietary levels of OA at 0, 1, and 2 ppm for 28 days from hatch. Feeding OA significantly reduced the growth rate of broiler chicken. The reduction was observed from the first...
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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Hindawi Limited
2010-01-01
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Series: | Veterinary Medicine International |
Online Access: | http://dx.doi.org/10.4061/2010/590432 |