Poultry

[Amir Sohel]

Calcium (Ca) and Phosphorus (P) are essential elements in poultry nutrition.

[Onu Victor Iko]

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[UDHAYACHANDRAN MUTHUKRISHNAN]

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[Onu Victor Iko]

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[Abdussamad Sani Hamisu]

Scholarly responses kudos to you all hope we are going to have a wonderful 2025!

[Chemist. Ashfaq Ahmad]

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[Bello Bashir Bello]

The ratio of calcium to available P in broiler diets is typically 2:1. However, the recommended levels of digestible Ca and P in broiler feed vary depending on the growth phase. For example, the recommended digestible Ca and P for broilers 0 to 10 days old is 6.1 and 5.3 g/kg, respectively

[Bello Bashir Bello]

The poultry industry is moving towards using digestible calcium and phosphorus (Ca and P) in feed formulations instead of total Ca and available P. Here are some things to consider when using digestible Ca and P in poultry feed

[Md. Abdul Bari]

1. Role of Calcium and Phosphorus in Poultry

Calcium:

Essential for bone formation and maintenance (constitutes ~99% of calcium in bones).

Vital for eggshell formation in laying hens.

Plays a role in muscle function, blood clotting, and nerve transmission.

Phosphorus:

Integral to skeletal development.

A component of ATP (energy transfer), nucleic acids, and cell membranes.

Necessary for proper metabolic functions and enzyme systems.

[Md. Abdul Bari]

Calcium (Ca) and phosphorus (P) are essential minerals in poultry nutrition, playing vital roles in growth, bone development, and overall health. Proper balancing of these minerals in feed formulation is critical for optimal performance. Here’s a detailed overview:

1. Role of Calcium and Phosphorus in Poultry

Calcium:

Essential for bone formation and maintenance (constitutes ~99% of calcium in bones).

Vital for eggshell formation in laying hens.

Plays a role in muscle function, blood clotting, and nerve transmission.

Phosphorus:

Integral to skeletal development.

A component of ATP (energy transfer), nucleic acids, and cell membranes.

Necessary for proper metabolic functions and enzyme systems.

[Bello Bashir Bello]

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[Md. Osman Sheikh]

Too much calcium in the diet of growing chickens can decrease growth rate.

[Md. Osman Sheikh]

Calcium (Ca) and Phosphorus (P) are essential elements in poultry nutrition.

[Md. Osman Sheikh]

A calcium, phosphorus ratio of 2: 1