title: Estimation of sodium requirement of growing chukar partridge (Alectoris graeca).
abstract: 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.
mesh_terms: 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*
chemical_list: D012964:Sodium