Impact of Dietary Supplementation of Flaxseed Meal on Intestinal Morphology, Specific Enzymatic Activity, and Cecal Microbiome in Broiler Chickens

Impact of Dietary Supplementation of Flaxseed Meal on Intestinal Morphology, Specific Enzymatic Activity, and Cecal Microbiome in Broiler Chickens

The use of natural feed additives could be a beneficial approach to maintaining the health of chickens and a way to improve food digestion. Flaxseed is a rich source of omega-3 fatty acid, alpha linolenic acid, oleic acid, and fiber. The purpose of this study was to evaluate the effects of dietary i...

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Main Authors: Roua Gabriela Popescu, Sorina Nicoleta Voicu, Gratiela Gradisteanu Pircalabioru, Sami Gharbia, Anca Hermenean, Sergiu Emil Georgescu, Tatiana Dumitra Panaite, Raluca Paula Turcu, Anca Dinischiotu
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2021-07-01
Series:Applied Sciences
Subjects:
flaxseed meal
poultry
digestive enzyme activities
nutrition
microbiome
Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/2076-3417/11/15/6714

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