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Zinc-induced moulting: production and physiology

Published online by Cambridge University Press:  10 August 2011

R.U. KHAN ,
Z. NIKOUSEFAT ,
M. JAVDANI ,
V. TUFARELLI  and
V. LAUDADIO
R.U. KHAN*
Affiliation:
Department of Physiology and Pharmacology, University of Agriculture, Faisalabad, Pakistan
Z. NIKOUSEFAT
Affiliation:
Department of Clinical Science, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, Razi University, Iran
M. JAVDANI
Affiliation:
Department of Clinical Science, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, Razi University, Iran
V. TUFARELLI
Affiliation:
Department of Animal Production, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, University of Bari ‘Aldo Moro’, 70010 Valenzano, Bari, Italy
V. LAUDADIO
Affiliation:
Department of Animal Production, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, University of Bari ‘Aldo Moro’, 70010 Valenzano, Bari, Italy
*
Corresponding author: rifatullahkhhan@gmail.com
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Abstract

Moulting is a complex process, induced by diet manipulation, which results in renewal of reproductive system and subsequent better production. Conventionally, moulting has been practised by utilising feed withdrawal in many developing countries, however, this has been associated with many drawbacks. Alternative types of moulting practices have been studied, however, these are not practised widely due to a range of undesirable effects. As a consequence of the beneficial effects on laying hens, better post-moult performance and a less criticised method according to poultry welfare advocates, Zn-induced moulting has been considered superior to forced-moulting. Different aspects of Zn-induced moulting related to physiology and production, with special reference to immunohistochemistry of pituitary gland as affected by Zn-induce moulting are included in this review.

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Zincmoultingphysiologyproduction
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Review Article
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World's Poultry Science Journal , Volume 67 , Issue 3 , September 2011 , pp. 497 - 506
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Copyright © World's Poultry Science Association 2011

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