Utilizing fungus myceliated grain for molt induction and performance in commercial laying hens

Poultry Science

Volumn 88, Issue 10, 2009, Pages 2026-2032

  Willis, W L ^a   Isikhuemhen, O S ^a   Allen, J W ^a   Byers, A ^a   King, K ^a   Thomas, C ^a  

^a NORTH CAROLINA A AND T STATE UNIVERSITY   (United States)

Author keywords

Fungus myceliated grain; Molting layer; Salmonella; Weight loss

Indexed keywords

ANIMALIA; FUNGI; SALMONELLA;

EID: 70349742266     PISSN: 00325791     EISSN: 15253171     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.3382/ps.2009-00120     Document Type: Article

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