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Table 4 Effect of zeolite addition on egg, yolk and albumen weights and on the ratio yolk/albumen

From: Influence of Zeolite on fatty acid composition and egg quality in Tunisian Laying Hens

 

Control

1% Zeolite

2% Zeolite

Total egg weight (g)

63.62 ± 5.965

68.18 ± 6.983 a

66.83 ± 5.561

Egg yolk weight (g)

22.82 ± 2.595

23.4 ± 2.92

24.5 ± 2.585 a

Egg albumen weight (g)

34.15 ± 4.341

38.04 ± 4.724 b

36.02 ± 3.85

Ratio Yolk/albumen

0.68 ± 0.11

0.62 ± 0.08 d

0.69 ± 0.08 d

  1. Each value is the mean of three determinations followed by standard deviation.
  2. a Significant differences between the control/1% Zeolite and control/2% Zeolite p < 0.05.
  3. b Significant differences between the control/1% Zeolite and control/2% Zeolite p < 0.01.
  4. c Significant differences between the control/1% Zeolite and control/2% Zeolite p < 0.001.
  5. d Significant differences between 1% Zeolite/2% Zeolite p < 0.05.
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Lipids in Health and Disease

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