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World's Poultry Science Journal Volume 72, 2016 - Issue 1
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The activity and use of zinc in poultry diets

S. NazDepartment of Zoology, Government College University, Faisalabad, PakistanCorrespondence[email protected]
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M. IdrisUniversity College of Veterinary & Animal Sciences, The Islamia University of Bahawalpur, Pakistan
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M.A. KhaliqueUniversity of Poonch, Rawalakot, Azad Kashmir, Pakistan
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Zia-Ur-RahmanDepartment of Physiology and Pharmacology, University of Agriculture, Faisalabad, Pakistan
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I.A. AlhidaryDepartment of Animal Production, College of Food and Agricultural Sciences, King Saud University, PO Box 2460 Riyadh11451, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia
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M.M. AbdelrahmanDepartment of Animal Production, College of Food and Agricultural Sciences, King Saud University, PO Box 2460 Riyadh11451, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia
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R.U. KhanDepartment of Animal Production, College of Food and Agricultural Sciences, King Saud University, PO Box 2460 Riyadh11451, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia;Faculty of Animal Husbandry & Veterinary Sciences, The University of Agriculture, Peshawar, Pakistan
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N. ChandFaculty of Animal Husbandry & Veterinary Sciences, The University of Agriculture, Peshawar, Pakistan
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U. FarooqUniversity College of Veterinary & Animal Sciences, The Islamia University of Bahawalpur, Pakistan
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S. AhmadFaculty of Animal Husbandry & Veterinary Sciences, The University of Agriculture, Peshawar, Pakistan
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Pages 159-167 | Received 27 Jun 2015, Accepted 09 Oct 2015, Published online: 23 Sep 2019
 
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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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Acknowledgement

The authors extend their appreciation to the Deanship of Scientific Research at King Saud University for funding this work through research group No. RG-1436-021.

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