Effect of peas and pea products in diets for broiler chickens with consideration of the intestinal microbiota

SUMMARY: In addition to the whole white-flowered pea, pea protein concentrates and pea hulls can be utilized in animal nutrition. In particular, fermentable carbohydrates and fibers in peas and pea products seem to contribute to intestinal health and health maintenance in poultry, due to their prebi...

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Main Authors: A.I. Kirn, W. Vahjen, P.A. Weindl, P. Hofmann, J. Zentek, G. Bellof
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Elsevier 2024-06-01
Series:Journal of Applied Poultry Research
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Online Access:http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S1056617123000739