MICROALGAE AND ZINC SOURCE SUPPLEMENTATION OF BROILER BREEDER DIETS AFFECTS BROILER BREEDER SKELETAL DEVELOPMENT AND REPRODUCTION WITH TRANSGENERATIONAL IMPACTS ON OFFSPRING PERFORMANCE AND SKELETAL CHARACTERISTICS

Leg problems and disorders are of major concern for the poultry industry and animal welfare. Previous studies suggest that it may be possible to improve skeletal characteristics through nutrition. Omega-3 fatty acids, including Docosahexaenoic acid (DHA), are essential nutrients and are known to pla...

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Main Author: Paul, Marquisha A.
Format: Others
Published: UKnowledge 2019
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Online Access:https://uknowledge.uky.edu/animalsci_etds/114
https://uknowledge.uky.edu/cgi/viewcontent.cgi?article=1124&context=animalsci_etds