Evaluation of molt induction using cassava meal varying the length of feeding period in older (90 week) laying hens.

Physiological changes during molt and postmolt egg production variables were compared among hens induced to molt by using cassava meal varying the length of the feeding period. Hens were randomly assigned to 3 treatments of 72 birds each: 1) molted by full feeding with cassava meal for 4 wk (CAS4); 2) molted by full feeding with cassava meal for 5 wk (CAS5); and 3) molted by full feeding with cassava meal for 6 wk (CAS6). All groups were fed a pullet developer diet for 2 wk following treatment.