title: Chick mortality in bobwhite quail as affected by supplemental ascorbic acid.
abstract: In two experiments, bobwhite quail chicks were given 0, 50, or 500 ppm ascorbic acid (AA) in the drinking water from 1 to 7 days of age. Both levels of AA significantly decreased mortality for the first 7 days and for the 3-wk average. Feed conversion during the entire 3-wk study was improved by 500 ppm AA. Body weight was not affected by AA supplementation.
authors.affiliation: Poultry Science Department, University of Florida, Gainesville 32611.
authors.forename: H R
authors.initials: HR
authors.lastname: Wilson
mesh_terms: D000284:Administration, Oral; D000818:Animals; D001205:Ascorbic Acid / Q000008:administration & dosage*; D001835:Body Weight / Q000187:drug effects; D003088:Colinus / Q000254:growth & development*; D004326:Drinking; D004435:Eating / Q000187:drug effects; D011784:Quail / Q000254:growth & development*
chemical_list: D001205:Ascorbic Acid