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The activity and use of zinc in poultry diets

Published online by Cambridge University Press:  22 January 2016

S. NAZ ,
M. IDRIS ,
M.A. KHALIQUE ,
ZIA-UR-RAHMAN ,
I.A. ALHIDARY ,
M.M. ABDELRAHMAN ,
R.U. KHAN ,
N. CHAND ,
U. FAROOQ  and
S. AHMAD
S. NAZ*
Affiliation:
Department of Zoology, Government College University, Faisalabad, Pakistan
M. IDRIS
Affiliation:
University College of Veterinary & Animal Sciences, The Islamia University of Bahawalpur, Pakistan
M.A. KHALIQUE
Affiliation:
University of Poonch, Rawalakot, Azad Kashmir, Pakistan
ZIA-UR-RAHMAN
Affiliation:
Department of Physiology and Pharmacology, University of Agriculture, Faisalabad, Pakistan
I.A. ALHIDARY
Affiliation:
Department of Animal Production, College of Food and Agricultural Sciences, King Saud University, PO Box 2460 Riyadh 11451, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia
M.M. ABDELRAHMAN
Affiliation:
Department of Animal Production, College of Food and Agricultural Sciences, King Saud University, PO Box 2460 Riyadh 11451, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia
R.U. KHAN
Affiliation:
Department of Animal Production, College of Food and Agricultural Sciences, King Saud University, PO Box 2460 Riyadh 11451, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia Faculty of Animal Husbandry & Veterinary Sciences, The University of Agriculture, Peshawar, Pakistan
N. CHAND
Affiliation:
Faculty of Animal Husbandry & Veterinary Sciences, The University of Agriculture, Peshawar, Pakistan
U. FAROOQ
Affiliation:
University College of Veterinary & Animal Sciences, The Islamia University of Bahawalpur, Pakistan
S. AHMAD
Affiliation:
Faculty of Animal Husbandry & Veterinary Sciences, The University of Agriculture, Peshawar, Pakistan
*
Corresponding author: drshabananaz@gcuf.edu.pk
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Abstract

Zinc (Zn) is an important nutrient in poultry and its deficiency has been linked with various disorders, in addition to depressed growth and performance. It is now recognised that Zn has a major role in antioxidation, growth and development, production, immunity and stress related issues. Supplementation of Zn can improve growth, augment immunity, enhance antioxidant capacity, increase endocrine secretion and interact with other minerals in the gut. In this review, some of the basic information regarding the importance and activity of Zn within the body and the addition of Zn in poultry diets is discussed.

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zincpoultryroleimmunitygrowthperformancehealth
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World's Poultry Science Journal , Volume 72 , Issue 1 , March 2016 , pp. 159 - 167
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