All of the presenters and organizers of the event did a fantastic job to make the evening a success. Thank you to all who took part and also to those who could be in attendance for support. Short summaries of these projects will be featured in the PRC newsletter, beginning with this edition. To see the 471 projects click on this link. This is the first in a series of reports on research completed as part of Animal Science 471 Applied Poultry Research at the University of Alberta.
Introduction Maintaining high fertility is critical for successful hatching egg production.
Changes in diets can be used to improve fertility. Selenium is an essential nutrient and is important for reducing cell membrane damage. Selenium is found in different forms. Organic forms are found in plant and animal materials and are generally easier for animals to absorb. This trial looked at the effect of selenium supplementation on fertility.