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In poultry nutrition, the minerals that prevent the laying of thin-shelled eggs are

Options

A)
calcium and phosphorus
B)
sodium and calcium
C)
phosphorus and sodium
D)
sulphur and phosphorus

The correct answer is A.

Explanation:

The minerals that prevents the laying of thin-shelled eggs are calcium and phosphorus (Ca and P).
Thin-shelled eggs in poultry nutrition laid as a result of the deficiency of calcium and phosphorus. Too much phosphorous in the diet will decrease shell thickness. Therefore, choice A is correct.


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  • The minerals that prevents the laying of thin-shelled eggs are calcium and phosphorus (Ca and P).
    Thin-shelled eggs in poultry nutrition laid as a result of the deficiency of calcium and phosphorus. Too much phosphorous in the diet will decrease shell thickness. Therefore, choice A is correct.

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