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Function of calcium
Posted by Md. Osman Sheikh on January 26, 2025 at 4:53 pmWhat is the function of calcium in layer hens?
Md. Abdul Bari replied 1 year, 4 months ago 8 Members · 10 Replies -
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Calcium plays a crucial role in layer hens, primarily in the formation of eggshells and overall bone health
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Calcium is primarily used by layer hens to form strong eggshells, as the majority of an eggshell is composed of calcium carbonate; therefore, it is crucial for their reproductive health and egg production, ensuring the viability of the eggs by providing a sturdy protective shell.
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<font style=”vertical-align: inherit;”><font style=”vertical-align: inherit;”>يحتاج ٤٠٠٠ملجم من الكالسيوم لتكوين قشرة البيضة وايضا الكالسيوم يدخل في عملية تكوين الريش </font></font>
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<font style=”vertical-align: inherit;”><font style=”vertical-align: inherit;”>يؤدي نقص الكالسيوم لضعف تكوين قشرة البيضة </font></font>
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Calcium is essential for strong bones, healthy feathers, and proper muscle function in birds.
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it prevent Osteoporosis
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Causes the kidneys to excrete less calcium in urine
it prevent Osteoporosis
Causes the kidneys to activate vitamin D, which enables the digestive tract to absorb more calcium
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Regulating muscle contractions
making sure blood clots normally.
regulating muscle contractions and heartbeat.
making sure blood clots normally.
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Not only is it needed for making strong eggshells, but it is also used to support the circulatory system, the nervous system, the cardiac system, and the digestive system of the laying hen.
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Egg shell represents 9 – 12 % of egg weight
and 97 % of the egg shell contain calcium carbonate
4000 mg of calcium in diet is required for proper egg shell formation
decrease in diet calcium will leads to defective egg shell formation
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