Question 51
Poultry ProductionCracking of eggs laid by a flock of layers in a farm can be corrected by
- A.addition of iodine to the water supply
- B.increasing the level of vitamin D in mash
- C.increasing the quantity of calcium in mash
- D.increasing the amount of calcium, phosphorus and vitamin D in their feed
- E.increasing carotene and calcium level of the mash.
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Answer: D (increasing the amount of calcium, phosphorus and vitamin D in their feed)
Explanation
Strong shells need calcium and phosphorus, and vitamin D to absorb them.