Prospects of in ovo feeding and nutrient supplementation for poultry: the science and commercial applications - a review

Title
Prospects of in ovo feeding and nutrient supplementation for poultry: the science and commercial applications - a review
Publication Date
2013
Author(s)
Kadam, Mukund M
Barekatain, Mohammad Reza
Bhanja, Subrat
Iji, Paul
Type of document
Journal Article
Language
en
Entity Type
Publication
Publisher
John Wiley & Sons Ltd
Place of publication
United Kingdom
DOI
10.1002/jsfa.6301
UNE publication id
une:14827
Abstract
In ovo supplementation of poultry embryos was first reported several decades ago, but it is only recently that concerted research has been directed at developing the technology for this process to be routinely used by the poultry industry. Although the technology of in ovo feeding was patented more than 10 years ago, it has not been widely adopted by the poultry industry. This review examines the early development of the enteric system of the poultry embryo; defines and distinguishes between in ovo feeding and in ovo nutrient administration; highlights the importance of early feeding of the chick; and discusses the development of in ovo feeding technology and its effects on hatchability, growth, gut health and immune response of chicks. The range of possible nutrients that can be administered is also explored. The limitations associated with embryo development and nutrient metabolism are highlighted, leading to the prediction of the future role of in ovo feeding in the poultry industry.
Link
Citation
Journal of the Science of Food and Agriculture, 93(15), p. 3654-3661
ISSN
1097-0010
0022-5142
Start page
3654
End page
3661

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