Effects of Microencapsulated Blends of Organics Acids (OA) and Essential Oils (EO) as a Feed Additive for Broiler Chicken. A Focus on Growth Performance, Gut Morphology and Microbiology

Effects of Microencapsulated Blends of Organics Acids (OA) and Essential Oils (EO) as a Feed Additive for Broiler Chicken. A Focus on Growth Performance, Gut Morphology and Microbiology

The goal of the trial was testing the effects of a blend of organic acids and essential oils dietary supplementation on growth performance and gut healthiness in broiler chickens. In total, 420 male Ross 308 chicks (1-day old) were randomly assigned to two dietary treatments: basal (BD) and organic...

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Main Authors: Alessandro Stamilla, Antonino Messina, Sabrina Sallemi, Lucia Condorelli, Francesco Antoci, Roberto Puleio, Guido Ruggero Loria, Giuseppe Cascone, Massimiliano Lanza
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2020-03-01
Series:Animals
Subjects:
organic acids
essential oils
poultry performance
gut health
antimicrobial activity
Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/2076-2615/10/3/442

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