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Effects Of Energy And Protein Levels And Antibiotics On Growing Turkeys, C.W. Carlson, R.A. Wilcox, W. Kohlmeyer, Catherine Hendrick

Agricultural Experiment Station Technical Bulletins (1939-2011)

Much attention has been given recently to the use and value of high energy rations for poultry, particularly for broilers and to a limited extent for laying hens and young turkeys. Although the general fundamentals of the findings may appear applicable in formulation of diets for growing turkeys beyond the age of 8 weeks, little direct evidence has been available to justify such application. Actually, there is some evidence to indicate that the higher energy diets may not necessarily promote a more rapid rate of gain for the older birds. The current study considers the possible effects of protein and …