Comparison of Hydroxychloride Versus Oxide and Sulfate Sources of Manganese, Zinc, and Copper in Rearing Diets on Pullet Growth, Tibia Traits, and Egg Production and Eggshell Quality in ISA Brown Hens up to 50 Weeks
Published: May 12, 2025
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1. Introduction Trace minerals such as zinc (Zn), manganese (Mn), and copper (Cu) play critical roles in bone formation and eggshell quality [1,2]. Zn supports bone and cartilage integrity by facilitating collagen formation and hydroxyapatite crystallization [3], while Mn contributes to bone development by activating enzymes involved in synthesizing mucopolysaccharides in bone cartilage [4,5]. C...
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Trouw Nutrition
Trouw Nutrition
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12 de mayo de 2025
Very good and complete article.
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13 de mayo de 2025
It is recommended to use different sources of minerals and not just SULFATES to avoid excess and negative interactions between other minerals, and sometimes toxicity.
¡Congratulations on this article!
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