ArticleOpen veterinary journal2025
Effect of forced molting on the antioxidant status of laying hens and a new strategy for alleviating postmolting syndrome.
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Background: In modern industrial poultry farming practices, forced molting has not lost its importance and is widely employed in commercial poultry production. However, to effectively apply this technology, a more detailed understanding of the physiological processes that occur during molting is necessary. Moreover, new methods are needed to help the bird recover from molting, minimize stress, promote recovery, and ultimately increase productivity in the next cycle. Aim: The objective of this study was to investigate the antioxidant status of laying hens during the molting period and to assess the effectiveness of combining probiotics with trace elements in alleviating postmolting syndrome in birds. Methods: The study was conducted on a total of 250 Hisex-Brown laying hens at the age of 469 days, which were randomly divided into groups: a premolting group that received the basic diet without induced molting; a molting group that underwent a 10-day fasting period; a postmolting group that underwent molting with gradual feeding restoration; a control production group ( Results: Total superoxide dismutase activity increased by 33% ( Conclusion: The present study provides convincing evidence for the use of a combined supplement containing
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