Inclusion of dust bathing materials affects nutrient digestion and gut physiology of layers

Journal of Applied Poultry Research

Volumn 16, Issue 1, 2007, Pages 22-26

  Hetland, H ^a   Svihus, B ^a  

^a NORWEGIAN UNIVERSITY OF LIFE SCIENCES   (Norway)

Author keywords

Laying hen; Litter material; Nutrient utilization; Plumage condition

Indexed keywords

AVES; TRITICUM AESTIVUM;

EID: 33947503077     PISSN: 10566171     EISSN: None     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.1093/japr/16.1.22     Document Type: Article

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