Zinc-induced moulting: production and physiology

@article{Khan2011ZincinducedMP,
  title={Zinc-induced moulting: production and physiology},
  author={Rifat Ullah Khan and Zahra Nikousefat and Moosa Javdani and Vincenzo Tufarelli and Vito Laudadio},
  journal={World's Poultry Science Journal},
  year={2011},
  volume={67},
  pages={497 - 506}
}
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… 
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