Estimation of sodium requirement of growing chukar partridge (Alectoris graeca).
Two experiments were conducted with growing chukar partridges to estimate their sodium requirement for growth. Birds fed the basal diet (0.025% Na) had poor growth and high mortality. A total of about 0.095% dietary sodium was adequate for maximum growth and minimal mortality.
D000818:Animals; D001717:Birds / Q000254:growth & development / Q000378:metabolism*; D001835:Body Weight; D005260:Female; D006400:Hematocrit; D008297:Male; D009751:Nutritional Requirements; D012964:Sodium / Q000097:blood / Q000378:metabolism*
D012964:Sodium