Solomon, S.E. and Bain, M.M. (2012) Structural and physical changes in the hen's eggshell in response to the inclusion of dietary organic minerals. British Poultry Science, 53(3), pp. 343-350. (doi: 10.1080/00071668.2012.703773)
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Abstract
1. An experiment was designed to determine whether the inclusion of sodium selenite, Sel-Plex or Sel-plex + Bioplex in the diet exerted any influence on structural and functional properties of the eggshell at 22, 38, 58 and 72 weeks age. <p/>2. Significant age effects were demonstrated for egg weight, dynamic stiffness and total shell thickness. <p/>3. The eggshells from birds fed on the Sel-Plex + Bioplex treatment were statistically stronger than those produced by the birds on sodium selenite. <p/>4. From mid-lay onwards the shells laid by birds fed on the Sel-Plex + Bioplex treatment displayed, at ultrastructural level, the crystal modification termed ‘confluence’ together with early fusion of the palisade columns which comprised the bulk of the shell. <p/>5. At all periods of lay the shells of birds fed on sodium selenite, Sel-Plex and the control diet demonstrated the presence of a variety of crystalline aggregates localised between the forming palisade columns.
Item Type: | Articles |
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Status: | Published |
Refereed: | Yes |
Glasgow Author(s) Enlighten ID: | Bain, Professor Maureen |
Authors: | Solomon, S.E., and Bain, M.M. |
College/School: | College of Medical Veterinary and Life Sciences > School of Biodiversity, One Health & Veterinary Medicine |
Journal Name: | British Poultry Science |
ISSN: | 0007-1668 |
ISSN (Online): | 1466-1799 |
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