Abstract
The effects of two alternative feed supplements (Additive A, a prebiotic, and Additive B an organic acid-based product) alone or in combination were investigated on the growth performance of broiler chickens using a NE challenge model. The effects of these supplements were evaluated against a negative control (no additives) and a positive control (with monensin and Zn-Bacitracin). The positive control birds had a numerically higher bodyweight and significantly (P<O.05) higher FCR compared to the negative control birds. The addition of the prebiotic (Additive A) had a marked beneficial effect (P<O.05) on FCR as well as the relative weight of the spleen. However, there were no further improvements when the Additive A was added in combination with the organic-acid based product (Additive B).
| Original language | English |
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| Pages (from-to) | 130-133 |
| Journal | Proceedings of the Australian Poultry Science Symposium |
| Volume | 16 |
| Publication status | Published - 2004 |
| Event | APSS 2004: 16th Annual Australian Poultry Science Symposium - Sydney, Australia Duration: 9 Feb 2004 → 11 Feb 2004 |
Keywords
- Animal Nutrition
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