Grit for broilers

Authors

P Smetana
B R. Vale

Publication Date

1972

Series Number

16

Abstract

Insoluble granite grit fed to commercial broilers to 8 weeks of age did not affect growth or conversion when commercially prepared feed was used. When soluble shell grit was fed ad lib it resulted in a significantly lower feed conservation than with birds fed the insoluble grit. However, body weights at 8 weeks were not significantly different. More insoluble grit, the main gizzard constituent, was retained in the gizzard than soluble grit. Gizzard weights tended to increase when insoluble grit was fed.

Keywords

Poultry, Feeds, Grit

Comments

Withdrawn from circulation July 1998

Recommended Citation

Smetana, P, and Vale, B R. (1972), Grit for broilers. Department of Primary Industries and Regional Development, Western Australia, Perth. Technical Bulletin 16.
https://library.dpird.wa.gov.au/tech_bull/27

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