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Review on the role of dietary zinc in poultry nutrition, immunity, and reproduction

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Zinc is an important nutrient in animal metabolism. In poultry, zinc serves not only as a nutrient but can also be used as a dietary supplement to manipulate the reproductive system of the bird. This article summarizes the general biochemistry, physiology, and nutritional aspects of zinc metabolism to provide a brief overview on what is known regarding zinc. The potential role of zinc in poultry immune response, Salmonella infection, and molting are emphasized.

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  2. S. G. Birkhold

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  2. Southern Plains Agricultural Research Center, Food and Feed Safety Research Unit, USDA-ARS, 77845, College Station, TX

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Park, S.Y., Birkhold, S.G., Kubena, L.F. et al. Review on the role of dietary zinc in poultry nutrition, immunity, and reproduction. Biol Trace Elem Res 101, 147–163 (2004). https://doi.org/10.1385/BTER:101:2:147

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