Influence of orotic acid on performance, liver lipid content, and egg cholesterol level of laying hens

Three experiments were conducted to determine the effects of dietary orotic acid (OA) on laying hen performance, liver lipid content, and plasma and egg cholesterol levels. Laying hens were fed a basal diet supplemented with 0, .5, 1.0, and 2.0% OA for 8 wk. Performance of the hens and cholesterol l...

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Veröffentlicht in:	Poultry science 1991-11, Vol.70 (11), p.2322-2328
Hauptverfasser:	Beyer, R S, Jensen, L S
Format:	Artikel
Sprache:	eng
Schlagworte:	Animals Chickens - physiology Cholesterol - analysis Cholesterol - blood Eggs - analysis Female Lipids - analysis Liver - chemistry Liver - drug effects Liver - growth & development Organ Size - drug effects Orotic Acid - pharmacology Oviposition - drug effects Weight Gain - drug effects
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