Body weight of young broilers fed with declining calcium and phosphorus contents during the starter period is irresponsive to changes in the skeleton

In conclusion, the body weight of young broi lers was irresponsive to changes in the skeleton when exposed to early dietary Ca and aP restrictions (up to 0.61% Ca and 0.31% aP) and the mechanostat had limits due to the association between Ca and aP intakes, and bone properties.

Source: Journal of Animal Physiology and Animal Nutrition - December 21, 2020 Category: Zoology Authors: Canan Kop ‐Bozbay, Ahmet Akdag, Helin Atan, Nuh Ocak Tags: ORIGINAL ARTICLE Source Type: research