Performance Evaluation of a Novel Combination of Four- and Five-Carbon [Butyric and Valeric] Short-Chain Fatty Acid Glyceride Esters in Broilers

Performance Evaluation of a Novel Combination of Four- and Five-Carbon [Butyric and Valeric] Short-Chain Fatty Acid Glyceride Esters in Broilers

A novel combination of Butyric and Valeric acid glycerol esters with oregano oil in a dry powder form was evaluated for performance improvements in broilers. The dosing regimen (500 g/Ton feed in starter and grower; 250 g/Ton in finisher feed) was considered low compared to conventional practices us...

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Main Authors: Marta I. Gracia, Patricia Vazquez, Yolanda Ibáñez-Pernía, Jeroen Pos, Snehal Tawde
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2024-02-01
Series:Animals
Subjects:
gut health
short-chain fatty acids
Butyric
Valeric
performance
feed conversion ratio
Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/2076-2615/14/4/617

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