Influence of Low Levels of Ochratoxin A on Egg Production, Egg-Shell Stains, and Serum Uric-Acid Levels in Leghorn-Type Hens

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  • RPR. K. Page
    R. K. Page
  • GSGreg Stewart
    Greg Stewart
  • RWRoger Wyatt
    Roger Wyatt
  • PBParshall Bush
    Parshall Bush
  • OFO. J. Fletcher
    O. J. Fletcher
  • JBJack Brown
    Jack Brown
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Abstract
Ochratoxin A, when fed at 0.0, 0.5, or 1.0 PPM to adult white Leghorn chickens, produced significant reduction in egg production and an increase in serum uric-acid levels, with a concomitant increase in egg-shell stains. These egg-shell stains were clinically similar to those described in the case report.