Use of electrolyte and betaine water supplementation to support improved liveweight gain of commercial Pekin ducks exposed to adverse high temperature in the week prior to processing
J. A. Downing
Abstract:Context Commercial Pekin Ducks housed in conventional open-sided sheds often experience heat stress in summer. Electrolyte or osmolyte supplements can help birds cope under heat stress. Aims To assess the effects of water electrolyte/betaine supplementation or betaine in feed on the growth performance of Pekin ducks exposed to high ambient temperature. Methods Commercial Cherry Valley Pekin ducks were fed diets with a dietary electrolyte balance (DEB) of 160 (L-DEB) or 209 (H-DEB) over Days 15–41… Show more
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