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Effect of different tea polyphenol products on egg production performance, egg quality and antioxidative status of laying hens.

Authors :
Zhu, Y. F.
Wang, J. P.
Ding, X. M.
Bai, S. P.
Qi, S. R. N.
Zeng, Q. F.
Xuan, Y.
Su, Z. W.
Zhang, K. Y.
Source :
AFMA Matrix; Jul-Sep2020, Vol. 29 Issue 2, p38-41, 3p
Publication Year :
2020

Abstract

The article focuses on a study examining the effects of different tea polyphenol (TP) products on egg production performance, egg quality and antioxidative status of laying hens. It mentions that the major compounds of TP are epicatechin (EC), epigallocatechin (EGC), epicatechin gallate (ECG), and epigallocatechin-3-gallate (EGCG). It mentions that caffeine decreases feed intake and do not affect the egg production rate.

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
23080647
Volume :
29
Issue :
2
Database :
Complementary Index
Journal :
AFMA Matrix
Publication Type :
Periodical
Accession number :
143899180