Canthaxanthin improves breeding performance

Supplementation of canthaxanthin antioxidant to breeder diets has a positive effect on flock fertility and hatchability. Moreover it increases chick viability and enhances the maturation of major physiological systems, including the immune system. By Professor Peter Surai, Feed-Food, Scottish Agricultural College, Scotland, UK Carotenoids are the most numerous and widespread group of pigments found in nature, with more than 750 types known.  They are synthesized by higher plants, algae and