Growth performance and physiological status evaluation of Spirulina platensis algae supplementation in broiler chicken diet

AM Abd El-Hady, OA Elghalid, AS Elnaggar… - Livestock Science, 2022 - Elsevier
Spirulina platensis algae (SPA) is a natural feed supplement with 40 to 45% crude protein,
2.44% Ca, and 6.27% P. It contains substances (eg, β-carotene and zeaxanthin, and high …

Effects of dietary energy and calcium levels on performance, egg shell quality and bone metabolism in hens

S Jiang, L Cui, C Shi, X Ke, J Luo, J Hou - The Veterinary Journal, 2013 - Elsevier
This study investigated the effects of dietary energy and calcium levels on laying
performance, eggshell quality and bone metabolism of layers. One hundred and sixty-two 19 …

Effects of nanocalcium carbonate on egg production performance and plasma calcium of laying hens

S Ganjigohari, N Ziaei… - Journal of Animal …, 2018 - Wiley Online Library
This experiment was conducted to evaluate the effects of nanocalcium carbonate (NCC)
instead of calcium carbonate (CC) on egg production, egg weight, egg mass, FCR, blood …

[HTML][HTML] Calcium particle size and feeding time influence egg shell quality in laying hens

A Saki, A Rahmani, A Yousefi - Acta Scientiarum. Animal Sciences, 2019 - SciELO Brasil
An experiment with Leghorn laying hens was undertaken to determine the effect of oyster
shell particle size and feeding time on different production variables, calcium retention …

[HTML][HTML] Calcium levels and calcium: available phosphorus ratios in diets for white egg layers from 42 to 58 weeks of age

SM Pastore, PC Gomes, HS Rostagno… - Revista Brasileira de …, 2012 - SciELO Brasil
The experiment was conducted to determine the nutritional requirement of calcium and the
best calcium: available phosphorus ratio for commercial layers at the post-laying peak. A …

Effects of different dietary calcium levels on the performance, egg quality, and albumen transparency of laying pigeons

L Chang, R Zhang, S Fu, C Mu, Q Tang, Z Bu - Animals, 2019 - mdpi.com
Simple Summary The transparency of pigeon egg albumen is a special phenotypic trait that
different from other poultry eggs, and calcium is one of the main factors. This experiment …

Age-related effects of feeder space availability on welfare of broilers reared to 56 days of age part 1: biochemical, enzymatical, and electrolyte variables

HA Olanrewaju, JL Purswell, SD Collier… - Journal of Applied Poultry …, 2022 - Elsevier
Consumer concern about rapid growth and increased production efficiency is perceived to
negatively impact the welfare of the animal. This study investigated the effects of feeder …

The response of laying hen production, performance, bone health, and inositol levels to limestone particle size ratios and phytase levels supplemented during the post …

CA Waters, KGS Wamsley, MA Elliot, M Bedford… - Journal of Applied …, 2024 - Elsevier
As hens age, egg production and quality decline. Producers are interested in extending the
production of their hens to help with production costs and demand. The objective of this …

Effect of Dietary Fortification With Hibiscus sabdariffa Calyces Meal on Egg Production and Egg Quality of Japanese Quail (Coturnix coturnix japonica)

N Ndlovu, KH Erlwanger… - Veterinary Medicine and …, 2025 - Wiley Online Library
Use of synthetic feed additives in poultry production is associated with negative consumer
health outcomes hence the need to make use of natural alternatives. We investigated the …

Effects of dietary clinoptilolite and calcium levels on the performance and egg quality of commercial layers

DA Berto, EA Garcia, K Pelícia, F Vercese… - Brazilian Journal of …, 2013 - SciELO Brasil
Among the different feed additives studied in poultry production, clinoptilolite, an
aluminosilicate capable of adsorbing harmful substances and of improving live performance …