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EGGCELLENT
Interplay of vitamin D, calcium, and phosphorus metabolism in eggshell formation. This book provides the reader with an update on the physiological background of eggshell formation in laying hens.
Contents
Chapter 1
EGGSHELL FORMATION:
STRUCTURE, COMPOSITION, AND MINERALIZATION
M.T. Hincke
Chapter 2
MECHANISMS AND REGULATION OF EGGSHELL FORMATION
A. Gloux
Chapter 3
BONE:
THE CALCIUM STORE
D. R. Korver and D. Batres
Chapter 4
NUTRITIONAL MEASURES TO SUPPORT EGGSHELL QUALITY
W.L. Bryden, W.I. Muir, X. Li, and R.M.G. Hamilton
Chapter 5
WELFARE CHALLENGES IN THE AGEING LAYING HEN
A. Gloux
Chapter 6
VITAMIN D – THE KEY IN MINERAL METABOLISM
K. Bühler
Chapter 7
SOLANUM GLAUCOPHYLLUM – THE UNIQUE PLANT TO SUPPORT EGGSHELL FORMATION
S. Autzen
