TITLE:
Effect of 25-Hydroxycholecalciferol (25-OH-D3) on Productive Performance and Bone Mineralization in Broiler
AUTHORS:
Moreno Santiago, Sarzosa David, Naranjo Alexandra, Aragón Eduardo, Quisirumbay-Gaibor Jimmy
KEYWORDS:
25-Dihydroxycholecalciferol, Broiler, Calcium, Phosphorus
JOURNAL NAME:
Open Journal of Animal Sciences,
Vol.6 No.3,
June
24,
2016
ABSTRACT: In order to evaluate the effect of 25-OH-D3 on productive performance of broilers and bone mineralization, an experiment in which 10,000 newly born Cobb mixed was used. The animals were divided into two groups: experimental received 25-OH-D3 at a dose of 50 mg/liter and a control group (0 mg/liter). Weight gain and European Production Efficiency Factor (EPEF) were higher (P