Does the Use of Emulsifier or Lipase Improve Weight Gain and Feed Conversion in Broilers? A Systematic Literature Review and Meta-Analysis

ABSTRACT Emulsifiers and exogenous lipases are feed additives used to increase lipid utilization in broiler diets. A meta-analysis was carried out to quantify the effects of the supplementation of emulsifiers and exogenous lipases on broiler weight gain (BWG, g/broiler/d) and feed conversion ratio (...

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Main Authors: ML Fernandes, DS Nascimento, AS Cardoso, BS Vieira, MR Jolomba, JGR Oliveira, WG Macena, FGP Costa, MR Lima
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Fundação APINCO de Ciência e Tecnologia Avícolas 2023-10-01
Series:Brazilian Journal of Poultry Science
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Online Access:http://www.scielo.br/scielo.php?script=sci_arttext&pid=S1516-635X2023000400312&lng=en&tlng=en