Review on the role of dietary zinc in poultry nutrition, immunity, and reproduction

Autor: Park, S., Birkhold, S., Kubena, L., Nisbet, D., Ricke, S.
Zdroj: Biological Trace Element Research; November 2004, Vol. 101 Issue: 2 p147-163, 17p
Abstrakt: Abstract: Zinc is an important nutrient in animal metabolism. In poultry, zinc serves not only as a nutrient but can also be used as a dietary supplement to manipulate the reproductive system of the bird. This article summarizes the general biochemistry, physiology, and nutritional aspects of zinc metabolism to provide a brief overview on what is known regarding zinc. The potential role of zinc in poultry immune response, Salmonella infection, and molting are emphasized.
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