Dietary calcium and phosphorus effects on broiler performance and the incidence of sudden death syndrome mortality
1995
Scheideler, S.E. | Rives, D.V. | Garlich, J.D. | Ferket, P.R.
Three experiments were conducted with broiler chickens to determine the effect of dietary Ca and P on growth, feed conversion, bone ash, and the incidence of sudden death syndrome (SDS) mortality. Trial 1 tested three rations [100% NRC (1984) Ca and P; 140% NRC Ca and P; and 140% NRC Ca and P to 3 wk and 100% NRC from 4 to 7 wk] in Ross X Ross males to 7 wk of age. Dietary Ca and P had no effect on body weight, feed conversion, bone ash, or leg problems, but SDS mortality was significantly higher in the two groups fed 140% Ca and P for 3 or 7 wk (2.83 and 3.33% SDS mortality, respectively). Trial 2 tested three diets (85% NRC Ca and P, 100% NRC Ca and P, and 140% NRC Ca and P) in mixed sex Arbor Acres X Peterson chicks to 7 wk of age. The lower level of Ca and P (85% NRC) significantly improved feed conversion (7 wk) and decreased bone ash only at 3 wk and serum Ca (7 wk). There was no effect of diet on SDS in this trial. Trial 3 tested two diets (85% NRC Ca and P or 100% NRC Ca and 85% NRC P) in Ross X Ross males to 9 wk of age. Six-week body weight was significantly reduced in the 85% NRC Ca and P diet but body weight was equal by 9 wk of age. No effects were observed for feed conversion, leg disorders, bone ash, or serum Ca. The SDS mortality was significantly increased in the chicks fed the 100% NRC Ca and 85% P diet compared to the 85% NRC Ca treatment. The results of these trials indicate that even slight deviations in dietary Ca and P beyond the NRC recommendations can create a metabolic imbalance in certain strains of broilers (Ross X Ross), which possibly increases susceptibility to SDS mortality.
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