Silicon supplementation affects mineral metabolism but not bone density or strength in male broilers
Silicon supplementation affects mineral metabolism but not bone density or strength in male broilers
About this item
Full title
Author / Creator
Publisher
United States: Public Library of Science
Journal title
Language
English
Formats
Publication information
Publisher
United States: Public Library of Science
Subjects
More information
Scope and Contents
Contents
Because leg injuries produce welfare concerns and impact production for broilers, numerous interventions have been suggested as potential solutions. One mineral which may affect bone quality is silicon. The objective of this study was to determine if supplementing bioavailable silicon could affect bone morphology, mineralization, and strength witho...
Alternative Titles
Full title
Silicon supplementation affects mineral metabolism but not bone density or strength in male broilers
Authors, Artists and Contributors
Author / Creator
Identifiers
Primary Identifiers
Record Identifier
TN_cdi_plos_journals_2467831695
Permalink
https://devfeature-collection.sl.nsw.gov.au/record/TN_cdi_plos_journals_2467831695
Other Identifiers
ISSN
1932-6203
E-ISSN
1932-6203
DOI
10.1371/journal.pone.0243007
