Effects of dietary vitamin E on fertility functions in poultry species

D Rengaraj, YH Hong - International journal of molecular sciences, 2015 - mdpi.com
Vitamin E is found in high quantities in vegetable oils. Although vitamin E has multiple
functions in humans and animals, its key function is protecting cells from oxidative damage …

The activity and use of zinc in poultry diets

S Naz, M Idris, MA Khalique… - World's Poultry …, 2016 - Taylor & Francis
Zinc (Zn) is an important nutrient in poultry and its deficiency has been linked with various
disorders, in addition to depressed growth and performance. It is now recognised that Zn …

Single and combined effects of peppermint and thyme essential oils on productive performance, egg quality traits, and blood parameters of laying hens reared under …

M Akbari, M Torki, K Kaviani - International journal of biometeorology, 2016 - Springer
This study was conducted to evaluate the effects of adding peppermint essential oil (PEO),
thyme essential oil (TEO), or their combination to diet on productive performance, egg …

Performance traits and immune response of broiler chicks treated with zinc and ascorbic acid supplementation during cyclic heat stress

N Chand, S Naz, A Khan, S Khan, RU Khan - International Journal of …, 2014 - Springer
This research was conducted to investigate the effect of supplementation of zinc (Zn) and
ascorbic acid (AA) in heat-stressed broilers. A total of 160-day-old broiler chicks of …

[HTML][HTML] Low-fiber alfalfa (Medicago sativa L.) meal in the laying hen diet: Effects on productive traits and egg quality

V Laudadio, E Ceci, NMB Lastella, M Introna… - Poultry science, 2014 - Elsevier
This study was designed to determine the effects on laying performance and egg quality
resulting from partial substitution of soybean meal (SBM) with low-fiber alfalfa (LFA; …

The role of zinc in poultry breeder and hen nutrition: an update

L Huang, X Li, W Wang, L Yang, Y Zhu - Biological Trace Element …, 2019 - Springer
Zinc (Zn) is an essential trace mineral in breeder hen diets and functions in diverse
physiological processes, including reproduction, immunity, antioxidant ability, and …

Single and combined effects of zinc and cinnamon essential oil in diet on productive performance, egg quality traits, and blood parameters of laying hens reared under …

M Torki, M Akbari, K Kaviani - International Journal of Biometeorology, 2015 - Springer
This study was conducted to evaluate the effects of adding zinc (Zn), cinnamon essential oil
(Ci), or their combination in diet on productive performance, egg quality, and blood …

Effect of vitamins, probiotics and protein on semen traits in post-molt male broiler breeders

RU Khan, Z Rahman, I Javed, F Muhammad - Animal reproduction science, 2012 - Elsevier
The study aimed to investigate the comparative effect of vitamins E and C, probiotics, lower
than normal protein level and the combination of these treatments in male broiler breeders …

Effect of dietary supplementation of zinc and multi-microbe probiotic on growth traits and alteration of intestinal architecture in broiler

M Shah, H Zaneb, S Masood, RU Khan… - Probiotics and …, 2019 - Springer
This experiment aimed to investigate the effect of different levels of zinc (Zn) and a probiotic
on the growth and intestinal health of broiler chickens. One hundred ninety-two-day-old …

Effects of dietary vitamin E on male reproductive system

M Zubair - Asian Pacific Journal of Reproduction, 2017 - journals.lww.com
Vitamin E is known as important antioxidant to protect the reproductive system. The free
radicals are continuously produced in last few years due to metabolic and nutritional …