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    Adding sodium fluoride to broiler drinking water improved bone strength and ash content, potentially reducing bone breakage in cage-reared birds. This study explored fluoride"s impact on broiler bone health.

    Area of Science:

    • Animal Science
    • Poultry Science
    • Veterinary Medicine

    Background:

    • Cage-rearing of broilers can lead to bone fragility and osteoporosis.
    • Bone health is crucial for broiler welfare and processing efficiency.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To investigate the efficacy of fluoride supplementation in mitigating bone fragility in cage-reared broilers.
    • To assess the impact of different sodium fluoride concentrations on broiler bone characteristics.

    Main Methods:

    • Four experiments were conducted using cage-reared broilers from 4 to 8 weeks of age.
    • Broilers received drinking water supplemented with sodium fluoride at 100, 150, or 200 p.p.m.
    • Control groups received unfluoridated water; bone ash and humeri/tibia strength were measured.

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    Main Results:

    • No significant differences in final body weight were observed between treated and control groups.
    • Fluoride supplementation generally increased bone ash percentage, significantly at 150 and 200 p.p.m. (P <= 0.01).
    • Humeri strength significantly increased at all fluoride levels (P <= 0.01), while tibia strength increased significantly only at 200 p.p.m. (P <= 0.01).

    Conclusions:

    • Fluoride supplementation can enhance bone strength and ash content in cage-reared broilers.
    • Increased bone strength may reduce bone breakage incidence during broiler processing.
    • Optimal fluoride levels for bone health improvement warrant further investigation.