Abstract
1. Turkey hens were fed during the breeding period on 5 diets containing different amounts of linoleic acid and total fat provided by varying supplements of maize or olive oils. 2. Reproductive performance of the turkeys increased in response to dietary linoleic acid. Eleven g linoleic acid/kg diet gave optimum poult production. 3. Egg weight did not show a significant response to dietary fat content. 4. Adipose tissue fatty acid composition of the hens was influenced by dietary oleic and linoleic acid content.
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