Direct-fed microbial on the health status, productive performance and internal egg characteristics of layer chickens under hot humid environmental conditions

Eggs from poultry industry have being one major source by which protein malnutrition can be eradicated in most developing countries. This is as a result of nutritious but relatively cheaper eggs that are obtained from the poultry production. However, there are a number of factors militating against...

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Published in:African journal of agricultural research 2014-01, Vol.9 (1), p.14-20
Main Authors: Bonsu, F. R. K, Donkoh, A, Osei, S. A, Okai, D. B., Baah, J.
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Antibiotics
Cholesterol
Eggs
Environmental conditions
Feeds
Geography-Environment
Immune system
Poultry
Research methodology
Science and Technology
Statistical analysis
Studies
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Summary:Eggs from poultry industry have being one major source by which protein malnutrition can be eradicated in most developing countries. This is as a result of nutritious but relatively cheaper eggs that are obtained from the poultry production. However, there are a number of factors militating against the total realization of this objective as a result of high feed cost and disease challenges due mainly to stress responses. Dietary direct-fed microbial (DFM) and antibiotics supplementation on health status, egg laying performance and internal egg characteristics under hot humid environmental conditions were studied.
ISSN:1991-637X
1991-637X
DOI:10.5897/AJAR2013.7748