Synergistic effects of quercetin and vitamin E on egg production, egg quality, and immunity in aging breeder hens.

ABSTRACT: Laying hens experience a rapid decline in egg production, egg quality, and immunity, usually at the end of the peak laying period. Quercetin, a known flavonoid, exerts biological activities, including phytoestrogenic, immunity, antibiotic, antioxidant, and anti-inflammatory properties. Vitamin E also shows egg production and immunoregulatory potential in animals. This study evaluated the capacity of dietary quercetin, vitamin E, and the combination of both, to promote egg production and egg quality, and to improve the immunity of aging breeder hens. We also elucidated how quercetin and vitamin E combination could synergistically affect egg production, egg quality, and immunity in aging breeder hens. A total of 400 Tianfu broiler breeders at the age of 52 wk were randomly allotted to 4 trea

SUBMITTER: Amevor FK 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC8564671 | biostudies-literature | 2021 Dec

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature