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Research note: A novel protease improves egg production and fecal nutrient utilization in laying hens fed corn- or wheat-based diet

Liu H, Faruk MU, Smith A, Aureli R, Chatelle C 2025 Poultry science

Abstract

This study was conducted to evaluate the efficacy of a novel protease on egg production performance and fecal nutrient retention in laying hens fed corn- or wheat-based diet. Fifty-six Hy-Line Brown hens at 37 wk of age were fed two diets based on either wheat or corn, supplemented or not with protease at 30,000…

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Laying hen

Keywords

ProteaseLaying performanceNutrient retentionWheat dietCorn Diet

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