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Penn State study links common diabetes drug to improved egg production - Feed & Additive Magazine

Summary by Feed & Additive Magazine
New research from the Pennsylvania State University reveals that metformin, a drug commonly prescribed to humans for type 2 diabetes and polycystic ovary syndrome, can help chickens lay more eggs. By extending egg production in broiler breeder hens, the drug could help reduce flock turnover, improve animal welfare and increase efficiency. By extending egg production in broiler breeder hens, farmers may be able to reduce flock turnover, improve a…
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Feed & Additive Magazine broke the news in on Wednesday, May 21, 2025.
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