Effect of natural zeolite on yolk:albumen ratio in hen eggs.
1. The egg yolk: albumen (Y:A) ratio during the laying year was investigated in a commercial strain (Hisex) when natural zeolite was added to a layer's diet. 2. Dietary natural zeolite (NZ) increased both egg weight and albumen weight, while yolk weight was not significantly affected. 3. The Y:A ratio was less (more albumen) in eggs laid by hens on zeolite treatments. It was concluded that by feeding NZ it is possible to alter the Y:A ratio.
Yannakopoulos
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Department of Animal Production, Veterinary School, Aristotelian University of Thessaloniki, Greece.
Tserveni-Gousi
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Christaki
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D000818:Animals; D002645:Chickens; D004032:Diet; D004529:Egg White; D004530:Egg Yolk / Q000187:drug effects*; D005260:Female; D010047:Ovalbumin / Q000032:analysis*; D010063:Ovum / Q000187:drug effects; D017641:Zeolites / Q000008:administration & dosage / Q000494:pharmacology*
D017641:Zeolites; D010047:Ovalbumin