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Meta-analysis of the effects of organic and inorganic zinc supplementation on performance traits and diarrhea incidence in suckling calves

Year: 2025

Type: review

Study designs: Systematic Review, Meta-Analysis

Abstract: This meta-analysis aimed to investigate and compare the effects of organic and inorganic zinc supplementation on performance traits and diarrhea incidence in suckling calves. A comprehensive literature search identified 15 eligible studies (published between 2019 to 2024), providing data for 44 comparisons on body weight (BW), 70 on average daily gain (ADG), 66 on total dry matter intake (TDMI), 34 on starter intake, 53 on feed conversion ratio (FCR), and 34 on diarrhea incidence. A multilevel random-effects model was employed to estimate the effect size of zinc supplementation, with the effect size expressed as the standardized mean difference (SMD). Publication bias was assessed using funnel plots and Egger

Source: Journal of Animal Science and Technology

DOI: 10.5187/jast.2500103

Author: Mazaher Hashemi

Institution: Lorestan University

Language: English

Topic: Animal Nutrition and Physiology

Subfield: Animal Science and Zoology

Field: Agricultural and Biological Sciences

Domain: Life Sciences

SDG: Zero hunger

Open Access status: gold

Estimated APC paid: $383