Oxidized β-Carotene Is a Novel Phytochemical Immune Modulator That Supports Animal Health and Performance for Antibiotic-Free Production
Oxidized β-carotene (OxBC), a phytochemical that occurs naturally in plants, is formed by the spontaneous reaction of β-carotene with ambient oxygen. Synthetic OxBC, obtained by full oxidation of β-carotene with air, shows considerable promise as an in-feed antimicrobial alternative additive that en...
Main Authors: | William W. Riley, James G. Nickerson, Trevor J. Mogg, Graham W. Burton |
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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MDPI AG
2023-01-01
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Series: | Animals |
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Online Access: | https://www.mdpi.com/2076-2615/13/2/289 |
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