Optimization of folate deposition in eggs through dietary supplementation of folic acid over the entire production cycle of Hy-Line W36, Hy-Line W98, and CV20 laying hens

Journal of Applied Poultry Research

Volumn 19, Issue 1, 2010, Pages 80-91

  Dickson, T M ^a   Tactacan, G B ^a   Hebert, K ^a   Guenter, W ^a   House, J D ^a  

^a UNIVERSITY OF MANITOBA   (Canada)

Author keywords

Egg; Folate; Laying hen; Production

Indexed keywords

HORDEUM;

EID: 77958058872     PISSN: 10566171     EISSN: None     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.3382/japr.2009-00099     Document Type: Article

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