Utilizing different ratios of alfalfa and layer ration for molt induction and performance in commercial laying hens

Poultry Science

Volumn 84, Issue 3, 2005, Pages 362-369

  Donalson, L M ^a   Kim, W K ^a   Woodward, C L ^a   Herrera, P ^a   Kubena, L F ^b   Nisbet, D J ^b   Ricke, S C ^a  

^a TEXAS A AND M UNIVERSITY   (United States)

^b SOUTHERN PLAINS AGRICULTURAL RESEARCH CENTER   (United States)

Author keywords

Alfalfa; Egg production; Egg quality; Laying hen; Molting

Indexed keywords

ANIMALIA; AVES; MEDICAGO SATIVA;

EID: 14844320547     PISSN: 00325791     EISSN: None     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.1093/ps/84.3.362     Document Type: Article

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