Evaluation of Methionine Sources in Protein Reduced Diets for Turkeys in the Late Finishing Period Regarding Performance, Footpad Health and Liver Health

Evaluation of Methionine Sources in Protein Reduced Diets for Turkeys in the Late Finishing Period Regarding Performance, Footpad Health and Liver Health

Footpad dermatitis and hepatic lipidosis are health problems in fattening turkeys where a positive influence of higher methionine content in feed is discussed. The effects of the methionine supplements DL-methionine (DLM) and liquid methionine hydroxyl analogue free acid (MHA-FA) under the aspect of...

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Main Authors: Jan Berend Lingens, Amr Abd El-Wahab, Juliano Cesar de Paula Dorigam, Andreas Lemme, Ralph Brehm, Marion Langeheine, Christian Visscher
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2021-09-01
Series:Agriculture
Subjects:
fattening turkey
protein
methionine
growth
hepatic lipidosis
oxidative stress
Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/2077-0472/11/9/901

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