Distribution, Metabolism, and Recovery of Resin Acids in the Intestine and Tissues of Broiler Chickens in a Feeding Trial With Tall Oil Fatty Acid-Supplemented Diets

Tall oil fatty acids (TOFA) are novel, health-improving feed ingredients which have been shown to improve the performance of broiler chickens. TOFA contains resin acids, the suggested key components for its beneficial effects. For product safety, possible accumulation of TOFA components in tissues c...

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Main Authors: Juha Apajalahti, Kirsi Vienola, Kari Raatikainen, Hannele Kettunen, Juhani Vuorenmaa
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Frontiers Media S.A. 2020-07-01
Series:Frontiers in Veterinary Science
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Online Access:https://www.frontiersin.org/article/10.3389/fvets.2020.00437/full