| Literature DB >> 15557678 |
S Y Park1, S G Birkhold, L F Kubena, D J Nisbet, S C Ricke.
Abstract
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.Entities:
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Year: 2004 PMID: 15557678 DOI: 10.1385/BTER:101:2:147
Source DB: PubMed Journal: Biol Trace Elem Res ISSN: 0163-4984 Impact factor: 3.738