Riboflavin requirement of laying hens for egg production and reproduction in the humid tropics
Keywords:
Chickens, Riboflavin, Egg production, ReproductionAbstract
A study was carried out to determine the riboflavin requirement of laying hens for egg production and egg hatchability in a tropical environment. Levels of 0.9-8.1 mg riboflavin/kg diet were fed to White Leghorn hens. On the basis of egg production and hatchability percentages a level of 4.1 mg riboflavin/kg diet was found to be adequate for egg laying while a minimum level of 5.7 mg riboflavin/kg diet was required for good hatchability.How to Cite
Onwudike, O. C., & Adegbola, A. A. (1984). Riboflavin requirement of laying hens for egg production and reproduction in the humid tropics. Tropical Agriculture, 61(3). Retrieved from https://journals.sta.uwi.edu/ojs/index.php/ta/article/view/2317
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