Review on the role of dietary zinc in poultry nutrition, immunity, and reproduction |
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| Authors: | S. Y. Park S. G. Birkhold L. F. Kubena D. J. Nisbet S. C. Ricke |
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| Affiliation: | (1) Department of Poultry Science, Texas A&M University, 77843 College Station, TX;(2) Southern Plains Agricultural Research Center, Food and Feed Safety Research Unit, USDA-ARS, 77845 College Station, TX;(3) Present address: Food Resources Institute, Chung-Ang University, 72-1 Nae-ri Daeduk-myun, Ansung, 456-756 Kyunggido, South Korea;(4) Present address: Product Technology Center, Nestlé Purina PetCare, 3916 Pettis Road, 64503 St. Joseph, MO |
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| Abstract: | Zinc is an important nutrient in animal metabolism. In poultry, zinc serves not only as a nutrient but can also be used as a dietary supplement to manipulate the reproductive system of the bird. This article summarizes the general biochemistry, physiology, and nutritional aspects of zinc metabolism to provide a brief overview on what is known regarding zinc. The potential role of zinc in poultry immune response, Salmonella infection, and molting are emphasized. |
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| Keywords: | Zinc poultry metabolism nutrition molting immunology uptake |
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