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Studies in pigeon nutrition: Addition of vitamin supplements to commercial pigeon ration investigated for effect on squab production
Authors
Fred T. ShultrC. R. Grau
Phyllis Zweigart
Authors Affiliations
Fred T. Shultz is Junior Research Geneticist in Poultry Husbandry, University of California, Berkeley; C. R. Grau is Assistant Professor of Poultry Husbandry, University of California, Berkeley; Phyllis Zweigart is Senior Laboratory Technician, Poultry Husbandry, University of California, Berkeley.Publication Information
Hilgardia 7(5):14-15. DOI:10.3733/ca.v007n05p14. May 1953.
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Abstract
Production of marketable squabs increased after certain vitamins—important for reproduction by fowl—were added to a basal ration similar to commercial pigeon feed mixtures.
Shultr F, Grau C, Zweigart P. 1953. Studies in pigeon nutrition: Addition of vitamin supplements to commercial pigeon ration investigated for effect on squab production. Hilgardia 7(5):14-15. DOI:10.3733/ca.v007n05p14
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