Laying hens fed 10% ahiflower press cake gain more body weight than those fed 1% ahiflower seed, but their egg production, feed efficiency, and energy digestion remain unchanged.
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Ahiflower press cake helps hens gain weight because it has less phytic acid than whole seeds, so more minerals get absorbed to build muscle. It also has more usable protein and less fiber, giving the hens more energy and building blocks to grow without changing how well they lay eggs or use their...
Most probable mechanism
When hens eat ahiflower press cake, the reduced phytic acid compared to whole seeds allows more minerals like calcium and phosphorus to be absorbed, which supports better muscle growth. The press cake also provides more digestible protein and energy, helping the hens build body mass without affecting how efficiently they use food or lay eggs.
Ahiflower press cake contains lower phytic acid concentration than ahiflower seed, reducing the formation of insoluble mineral complexes in the gastrointestinal tract
Reduced phytic acid increases the bioavailability of calcium and phosphorus, allowing greater absorption across intestinal enterocytes
Increased mineral absorption supports skeletal and muscular tissue development, enhancing overall body weight gain
Ahiflower press cake has higher protein content and lower fiber content than ahiflower seed, increasing nitrogen retention and amino acid availability for tissue synthesis
Improved protein and mineral utilization maintains energy balance and metabolic efficiency, preserving egg production and feed conversion ratio despite increased body weight
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