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Why maintaining proper trace mineral status in a sheep flocks matters

Reproductive performance in sheep flocks is the single most important measure of profitability. Investing in ...

Optimal gilt management ensures optimal lifetime performance

Sows serve as integral components within the dynamic framework of a piggery. Their pivotal role ...

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Trace mineral transfer from hen, to egg, to chick: At last, seeing the big picture

Throughout this series, we have looked at the phases in which trace minerals play a ...

Trace mineral transfer from hen, to egg, to chick: Broiler health and performance

As discussed in the preceding articles in this series, the hen deposits nutrients, including minerals, ...

Trace mineral transfer from hen, to egg, to chick: Improved egg quality for optimum embryonic development

During egg formation in the reproductive tract, minerals are deposited into the egg and eggshell. ...

Trace mineral transfer from hen, to egg, to chick: Improving hen health and laying performance

Commercial breeding hens are under great pressure to consistently produce high-quality, fertile eggs, at a ...