Reproduction of the sudden death syndrome of broiler breeders: a relative potassium imbalance.
A mortality rate of 30% as a result of the sudden death syndrome was recorded in point of lay broiler breeders fed on an all vegetable protein ration designed to induce this condition. No mortalities were recorded in birds fed on an all vegetable protein control ration. Plasma potassium concentrations were inversely related to mortality rate. These rations seem to be suitable ones on which to base further research on the sudden death syndrome.
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Inghams Enterprises Pty. Limited, Wanneroo, Western Australia.