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By: Dr. Khaled Okasha - PhD in Poultry Nutrition
Regional Technical Director for the Middle East, Danisco Animal Nutrition & Health (IFF)
Introduction:
Due to genetic improvements in breeder strains over recent years, it is essential to continuously review nutritional requirements. Both calcium (Ca) and phosphorus (P) are essential minerals for growth and bone formation, responsible for their hardness and strength. Therefore, accurately estimating calcium and phosphorus requirements is crucial for increasing productivity.
Unlike phosphorus (P), calcium sources are generally inexpensive. Studies have shown that excessive calcium may negatively affect digestion due to the formation of insoluble salts with dietary fatty acids in the intestinal lumen, which may reduce nutrient availability, decrease energy utilization, and reduce growth and feed efficiency. Additionally, excess calcium interferes with the digestion and absorption of trace minerals and interacts with inorganic phosphorus in the digestive tract. Hence, reducing calcium levels can enhance phosphorus utilization.
Read more: The Role of Calcium in the Nutrition of Broiler Breeder Hens
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Parent Category: Articles
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Category: Poultry Sciences articles
By: Dr. Khaled Okasha - PhD in Poultry Nutrition
Regional Technical Director for the Middle East, Danisco Animal Nutrition & Health (IFF)
Introduction:
Due to genetic improvements in breeder strains over recent years, it is essential to continuously review nutritional requirements. Both calcium (Ca) and phosphorus (P) are essential minerals for growth and bone formation, responsible for their hardness and strength. Therefore, accurately estimating calcium and phosphorus requirements is crucial for increasing productivity.
Unlike phosphorus (P), calcium sources are generally inexpensive. Studies have shown that excessive calcium may negatively affect digestion due to the formation of insoluble salts with dietary fatty acids in the intestinal lumen, which may reduce nutrient availability, decrease energy utilization, and reduce growth and feed efficiency. Additionally, excess calcium interferes with the digestion and absorption of trace minerals and interacts with inorganic phosphorus in the digestive tract. Hence, reducing calcium levels can enhance phosphorus utilization.
Read more: The Role of Calcium in the Nutrition of Broiler Breeder Hens
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Details
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Parent Category: Articles
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Category: Poultry Sciences articles
By: Dr. Khaled Okasha - PhD in Poultry Nutrition
Regional Technical Director for the Middle East, Danisco Animal Nutrition & Health (IFF)
Introduction:
Due to genetic improvements in breeder strains over recent years, it is essential to continuously review nutritional requirements. Both calcium (Ca) and phosphorus (P) are essential minerals for growth and bone formation, responsible for their hardness and strength. Therefore, accurately estimating calcium and phosphorus requirements is crucial for increasing productivity.
Unlike phosphorus (P), calcium sources are generally inexpensive. Studies have shown that excessive calcium may negatively affect digestion due to the formation of insoluble salts with dietary fatty acids in the intestinal lumen, which may reduce nutrient availability, decrease energy utilization, and reduce growth and feed efficiency. Additionally, excess calcium interferes with the digestion and absorption of trace minerals and interacts with inorganic phosphorus in the digestive tract. Hence, reducing calcium levels can enhance phosphorus utilization.
Read more: The Role of Calcium in the Nutrition of Broiler Breeder Hens