The metabolic effects of zinc in laying hens

Abstract

High yield levels in layer are achieved by the feeding methods used. Besides macrominerals, also trace minerals have to be included in rations to meet the nutrient requirements efficiently. The importance of trace minerals zinc depends on its participation in numerous enzymes in body, affecting various metabolic events, increasing the resistance to diseases and particularly proving weight gain increasing egg production and quality in growing pullets and mature hens.

Keywords

• zinc
• laying hens