Improved performance of turkey hens from the addition of dietary fat.
An experiment was conducted to determine the influence of added fat on the performance of large turkey hens. The addition of 4% animal fat to the diet significantly increased energy consumption and increased egg production. A numerical decrease in feed consumption and significant increase in egg production were obtained by increasing added fat from 4 to 8%. Added fat did not influence specific gravity or fertility and hatchability of fertile eggs.
D000818:Animals; D004041:Dietary Fats / Q000008:administration & dosage*; D005260:Female; D010058:Oviposition; D014422:Turkeys / Q000502:physiology*
D004041:Dietary Fats