Figure 3.

Histological structure of spleen at day 14 (A) and day 28 (B) of age of layer-type chicks exposed to fasting (control, T1) or early feeding on a layer starter diet (T2), a layer starter diet contained 3% molasses (T3), and a broiler starter diet (T4) during the first 72 h post-hatching. Histological examination showed variation in thickness of white pulp (Wp) and the red pulp (Rp), and germinal central area (red arrow). s.n, splenic nodules; n, nodule; a, central artery. (H and E ×40).