Reduced bone breakage and increased bone strength in free range laying hens fed omega-3 polyunsaturated fatty acid supplemented diets.

Tarlton, John F

Reduced bone breakage and increased bone strength in free range laying hens fed omega-3 polyunsaturated fatty acid supplemented diets. [electronic resource] - Bone Feb 2013 - 578-86 p. digital

Publication Type: Journal Article; Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't

1873-2763

10.1016/j.bone.2012.11.003 doi


Acid Phosphatase--metabolism
Alkaline Phosphatase--metabolism
Animal Feed
Animals
Biomarkers--metabolism
Biomechanical Phenomena
Bone Remodeling--drug effects
Bone and Bones--drug effects
Chickens
Collagen--metabolism
Cross-Linking Reagents--metabolism
Diet
Dietary Supplements
Dissection
Fatty Acids, Omega-3--pharmacology
Feeding Behavior--drug effects
Fractures, Bone--pathology
Humans
Isoenzymes--metabolism
Matrix Metalloproteinase 2--metabolism
Minerals--metabolism
Oviposition--drug effects
Palpation
Tartrate-Resistant Acid Phosphatase