Experimental Biology and Medicine · 1942 · 40 citations · 0 references
AgricultureNutritional SciencesPoultry ScienceAnimal NutritionPoultry NutritionPoultry PhysiologyBroiler NutritionMicronutrient RequirementsNutrient RequirementsNutrient UtilizationVitamin NutritionVitamin PhysiologyAnimal-based Micronutrient SourcesBroiler Nutrition For HealthEarly Nutrition Effects On GrowthNicotinic Acid DeficiencyPoultry DietsPurified DietsStarter Diet Effects On GrowthVitamin Needs In Growth
The growing chick requires a dietary source of nicotinic acid for optimal growth, and for the prevention of chick “blacktongue” as shown by the use of highly purified rations. The minimal level of this vitamin needed is approximately 1.8 mg per 100 g of ration.