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Chromium picolinate can improve growth and feed efficiency in heat-stressed broilers

Published: May 4, 2010
Summary
Importance of chromium as a dietary supplement Reducing stress in poultry remains a topic of concern amongst producers and scientists. An increased concentration of glucose in blood and a decreased protein level are associated with stress induction along with an increase in circulatory cortisol level. A temperature >30 o C represents a heat-stressed condition for birds and is one of the mos...
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Sudipto Haldar
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Chengmin Tang (John)
Mianyang Sinyiml Chemical
30 de octubre de 2012
Sudipto Haldar Thank you for supplying us a good article about chromium's effect on poultry. John
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