Efficient feeding of molted hens with different feeding and formulation methods

International Journal of Poultry Science

Volumn 2, Issue 6, 2003, Pages 383-388

  Ahmad, Hafiz Anwar ^a   Roland Sr , David A ^b  

^a TUSKEGEE UNIVERSITY   (United States)

^b AUBURN UNIVERSITY   (United States)

Author keywords

Feeding method; Formulation method; Layer performance; Molted hens; Profit

Indexed keywords

EID: 34248362142     PISSN: 16828356     EISSN: None     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.3923/ijps.2003.383.388     Document Type: Article

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