Effect of monobutyrate on growth performance, intestinal development, and cecum microbiota in broilers

The prohibition of antibiotic growth promoters for animal production has created a demand to explore alternative feed additives to replace antibiotics. Monobutyrate has the potential to replace antibiotics. In this study, we investigated the effects of monobutyrate on broiler growth performance, int...

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Published in:	Italian Journal of Animal Science
Main Authors:	Chen Liu, Ying Huang, Yuan Tai, Wencai Qiu, Minghua Yang, Hongbin Pan, Sumei Zhao, Yongneng Li
Format:	Article
Language:	English
Published:	Taylor & Francis Group 2025-12-01
Subjects:	monobutyrate broiler growth performance cecal microbiota
Online Access:	http://dx.doi.org/10.1080/1828051X.2024.2439531