Acta Vet. Brno 2011, 80: 281-285

https://doi.org/10.2754/avb201180030281

Zinc as a feed supplement and its impact on plasma cholesterol concentrations in breeding cocks

Tomáš Parák1,2, Eva Straková3

1Brothers of Mercy Hospital Brno
2Department of Human Pharmacology and Toxicology, Faculty of Pharmacy, University of Veterinary and Pharmaceutical Sciences Brno
3Department of Nutrition, Zootechnics and Zoohygiene, Faculty of Veterinary Hygiene and Ecology, University of Veterinary and Pharmaceutical Sciences Brno

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