Mineral utilization in layers as influenced by dietary oligofructose and inulin
Journal
International Journal of Poultry Science
Journal Volume
3
Journal Issue
7
Pages
442-445
Date Issued
2004
Author(s)
Chen T.C.
Abstract
Sixty White Leghorn hens (57 wk of age) were divided randomly into three groups with two birds per cage. One group received the basal diet, the second group received the basal diet supplemented with 1% (w/w) oligofructose and the third group received 1% (w/w) inulin in the form of 1.3% of a partially purified chicory root extract(Raftifeed®IPE).Birds were allowed free access to feed and water during the 4 w k observation period. Supplementing oligofructose and inulin increased (P 0.05) on the level of magnesium, potassium, copper, zinc or iron in the tibiae was observed among those treatments. In conclusion, dietary oligofructose and inulin can promote bird's health and improve eggshell quality.
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journal article