The effects of boron supplementation of layer diets varying in calcium and phosphorus concentrations on performance, egg quality, bone strength and mineral constituents of serum, bone and faeces


Kucukyilmaz K., Erkek R., Bozkurt M.

BRITISH POULTRY SCIENCE, vol.55, no.6, pp.804-816, 2014 (SCI-Expanded) identifier identifier identifier

  • Publication Type: Article / Article
  • Volume: 55 Issue: 6
  • Publication Date: 2014
  • Doi Number: 10.1080/00071668.2014.975782
  • Journal Name: BRITISH POULTRY SCIENCE
  • Journal Indexes: Science Citation Index Expanded (SCI-EXPANDED), Scopus
  • Page Numbers: pp.804-816
  • Eskisehir Osmangazi University Affiliated: Yes

Abstract

1. A 2x3 factorial arrangement of treatments was used to investigate the effects of dietary calcium (Ca), phosphorus (P), and supplemental boron (B) (0, 75, and 150mg/kg) on the performance, egg quality, bone strength, and mineral constituents in bone, serum and faeces.