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Fluorine toxicity and laying hen performance.

W Guenter, P H Hahn

    Poultry Science
    |April 1, 1986
    PubMed
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    High fluoride (F) intake in chicken feed significantly reduces performance and egg quality. However, these negative impacts are not permanent, as birds recover after fluoride withdrawal.

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    Area of Science:

    • Animal Science
    • Toxicology
    • Poultry Nutrition

    Background:

    • Fluoride (F) is a common environmental contaminant that can affect animal health.
    • High levels of fluoride in poultry diets can negatively impact production parameters and egg quality.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To investigate the effects of chronic and acute fluoride exposure on Single Comb White Leghorn (SCWL) hens.
    • To determine the recovery potential of poultry after fluoride exposure.
    • To elucidate the role of aluminum (Al) and sodium (Na) in mitigating fluoride toxicity.

    Main Methods:

    • Two experiments were conducted with SCWL hens fed diets with varying levels of sodium fluoride (NaF) for extended periods.
    • In the second experiment, specific dietary regimens including fluoride, aluminum, and sodium chloride were tested.

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  • Performance parameters, feed intake, body weight gain, egg production, feed efficiency, and egg quality were assessed.

    • Main Results:

    • High fluoride levels (1,000 and 1,300 ppm) significantly depressed feed intake, body weight gain, hen-day production, feed efficiency, and egg quality.
    • A level of 700 ppm fluoride tended to reduce performance but was not significantly different from control groups.
    • Birds recovered from production impairments after fluoride withdrawal, indicating non-permanent effects.
    • Aluminum presence mitigated some negative effects of fluoride, while sodium influenced eggshell quality.

    Conclusions:

    • Chronic high fluoride intake negatively impacts poultry performance and egg quality.
    • The detrimental effects of fluoride are not permanent, with significant recovery observed after exposure cessation.
    • Aluminum may play a role in reducing fluoride toxicity, and sodium is important for eggshell quality.