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Chinese Agricultural Science Bulletin ›› 2017, Vol. 33 ›› Issue (8): 135-139.doi: 10.11924/j.issn.1000-6850.casb16060050

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Application of Organic Trace Elements in Chicken Production

  

  • Received:2016-06-11 Revised:2016-10-16 Accepted:2016-10-24 Online:2017-03-17 Published:2017-03-17

Abstract: Organic trace elements, having stable chemical structure and high biological value, can enhance disease resistance and stress tolerance of chicken and are environment friendly. We reviewed the biological characteristics of organic copper, iron, manganese, zinc and selenium, and summarized their application in chicken production. Compared with inorganic trace elements, organic trace elements are obviously better in utilization and absorption rate, improving production performance and egg quality of chicken. But the contradiction between rapid industrial development of trace element and relative lagging production level leads to a lot of problems in production and application of organic trace elements. This article provides a reference for finding the optimum application dosage of organic trace elements in chicken production, reducing trace element residues in chicken products and protecting environment.

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