Effects of duration of early feed withdrawal and re-feeding on growth, carcass traits, plasma constituents and intestinal microflora of broiler chickens

Effects of duration of early feed withdrawal and re-feeding on growth, carcass traits, plasma constituents and intestinal microflora of broiler chickens

The effect of different feed withdrawal durations and re-feeding on broiler performance was investigated. A total of 225 broiler chicks (Ross 308) were assigned to 5 groups; control (full feeding) and feed withdrawal for 6, 8, 10 and 12 h daily. Feed intake and weight gain were reduced (P < .05)...

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Main Authors: Azam Shafiei, Sina Khavarinezhad, Faramin Javandel, Mehran Nosrati, Alireza Seidavi, Siaka Seriba Diarra
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Taylor & Francis Group 2018-01-01
Series:Journal of Applied Animal Research
Subjects:
Feed withdrawal
growth compensation
gut health
broiler chickens
Online Access:http://dx.doi.org/10.1080/09712119.2018.1509004

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http://dx.doi.org/10.1080/09712119.2018.1509004

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