Effect of water restriction and sodium levels in the drinking water on broiler performance during the first week of life
Published:July 8, 2022
Summary
Introduction Water is considered an essential nutrient as it is involved in every metabolic function of the body. It represents about 70% of body weight, and its body content decreases per weight unit as the animal ages, despite the increase in water consumption. Water turnover rate is high compared to that of other compounds (Leeson & Summers, 1997). Water intake is a determinant of broi...