Fatty liver hemorrhagic syndrome in laying hens given diets varying in carbohydrate sources and levels of protein and energy

Abstract

For 12 weeks, 13 dietary treatments were given to 56-week-old laying hens to compare the effects of carbohydrate sources (corn, sorghum, and wheat), protein level (13% vs. 16%) and energy level (3170 vs. 2868 metabolizable energy kcal kg-1) on the hens performance, liver composition, and liver pathology. Fatty liver hemorrhagic syndrome (FLHS) was most prevalent in birds fed corn and sorghum diets and their livers were significantly larger than those of birds fed wheat diets. There was no effect on liver weight in hens given diets containing different levels of protein and energy. Increase in the level of energy in the wheat diets resulted in significantly larger livers in laying hens. A higher incidence of FLHS was observed in birds that were fed the lower protein level than in birds fed the higher level. Based on the results, high-energy and low-protein diets can be said to be associated with the incidence of FLHS in laying hens.

Source or Periodical Title

Philippine Agricultural Scientist

ISSN

317454

Page

282-290

Document Type

Article

Subject

Corn, Energy, Fatty liver hemorrhagic syndrome, Liver lipids, Liver score, Protein, Sorghum, Wheat

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