Optimising minerals in layer’s diets
Trace minerals like zinc, copper and manganese are essential to the growth and development of layer hens. These trace minerals support multiple essential functions, including the production and quality of eggs, reproduction and embryo development, immune and oxidative response and health.
How to recognise
Providing trace minerals in the wrong form and amount – either too low or too high – could negatively impact a layer’s productivity. This can lead to reduced egg production, lower egg and eggshell quality, lower hatching rate and progeny quality, poor egg-to-feed ratio, disease response and potentially reduced longevity.
The impact on the farmer
To avoid these challenges, layer hen producers and nutritionists must provide a trace mineral source that can consistently and cost-effectively meet the animal’s incremental needs. Achieving consistent delivery of an optimized level of trace minerals is important for maintaining a layer’s performance, health and well-being.