Dietary vitamin D: growth, physiological and health consequences in broiler production.
Anim Biotechnol
; 34(4): 1635-1641, 2023 Nov.
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in En
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| ID: mdl-34923931
ABSTRACT
Vitamins are needed in trace amounts in dietary formulations for poultry; however, they are critical for the health, maintenance, and performance of important body organs. Broilers have a lot of leg issues because of their rapid development and lack of exercise. Because of commercial broilers have limited access to direct sunlight, vitamin D supplementation in the feed is critical to reducing the risk of bone deformation and maximizing development. Vitamin D deficiency causes skeletal abnormalities, which may lead also to financial problems. The latest scientific findings on the source, metabolism, mechanisms of action, and functions of vitamin D in broilers are the subject of this review paper.
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01-internacional
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MEDLINE
Main subject:
Vitamin D
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Dietary Supplements
Limits:
Animals
Language:
En
Journal:
Anim Biotechnol
Journal subject:
BIOTECNOLOGIA
Year:
2023
Type:
Article
Affiliation country:
Pakistan