Chromium raises antioxidant defence in stressed hens
In the same model of crowded cages, hens given chromium-methionine (500 or 1000 µg/kg) and vitamin C were checked for egg quality and antioxidant capacity in blood and yolk. Chromium-methionine increased antioxidant capacity in stressed hens and improved their production.
Practical takeawayOrganic chromium helps laying hens cope with stress by strengthening their antioxidant defence.
Original article
- Authors
- R. Jahanian, E. Mirfendereski
- Title
- Effect of high stocking density on performance, egg quality, and plasma and yolk antioxidant capacity in laying hens supplemented with organic chromium and vitamin C
- Published in
- Livestock Science, 177: 117–124
- Year
- 2015
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