-
Feed
Which nutrients in the feed are most important to maintain egg production in layer Birds, and what problems arise if they are deficient?
-
8 Replies
-
Detailed and instructive information.
-
For layer birds, key nutrients for sustained egg production include protein, calcium, phosphorus, and essential vitamins, especially Vitamin D and those in the B-complex group.
-
Nice Insight!
-
The most important nutrients for egg production are <mark>protein, calcium, phosphorus, vitamin D3, and the amino acids lysine and methionine</mark>. Deficiencies lead to problems like thin, weak, or no eggshells, reduced egg production, and health issues such as lameness, deformed bones, and poor feather quality.
-
EAA, protein, Ca, Phosphorus & Vitamin D3
-
vitamins A: deficency :birds become emaciated and weak, with ruffled feathers. Egg production drops markedly, hatchability decreases, and embryonic mortality increases. As egg production declines, there will likely be only small follicles in the ovary, some of which show signs of hemorrhage. A watery discharge from the eyes may also be noted
Vitamin D :is required for the normal absorption and metabolism of calcium and phosphorus. A deficiency can result in rickets in young growing chickens or in osteoporosis and/or poor eggshell quality in laying hens, even though the diet may contain adequate levels of calcium and phosphorus. Abnormal skeletal development expected
-
all required nutrient most be met,however,
17-18% protein,
lysine
calcium 3-4%
phosporus.
vitamins
water
energy giving nutrients.
etc
-
true
-
Log in to reply.
