Use of β-glucanases and β-1,4-xylanases to supplement diets containing alfalfa and rye for laying hens: Effects on bird performance and egg quality

Journal of Applied Poultry Research

Volumn 15, Issue 2, 2006, Pages 256-265

  Mourao J L ^a   Ponte, P I P ^b   Prates, J A M ^b   Centeno, M S J ^b   Ferreira, L M A ^b   Soares, M A C ^c   Fontes, C M G A ^b  

^a UNIVERSITY OF TRÁS OS MONTES AND ALTO DOURO   (Portugal)

^b FACULDADE DE MEDICINA VETERINÁRIA   (Portugal)

^c INSTITUTO SUPERIOR DE AGRONOMIA   (Portugal)

Author keywords

Alfalfa; Laying hen; Rye; 1 4 xylanase; glucanase

Indexed keywords

ANIMALIA; AVES; MEDICAGO SATIVA; SECALE CEREALE;

EID: 33745675348     PISSN: 10566171     EISSN: None     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.1093/japr/15.2.256     Document Type: Article

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