Acta Vet. Brno 2010, 79: 377-383

https://doi.org/10.2754/avb201079030377

Impact of Vitamins C and E Dietary Supplementation on Leukocyte Profile of Layer Hens Exposed to High Ambient Temperature and Humidity

Joachim Joseph Ajakaiye, Alcides Perez-Bello, Angel Mollineda-Trujillo

Department of Zootechnics and Veterinary Medicine, Universidad Central “Marta Abreu” de Las Villas, Santa Clara, Villa Clara, Cuba

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