Effect of betaine, a methyl group donor, on broiler chicken growth performance, breast muscle quality characteristics, oxidative status and amino acid content

This study was aimed to investigate the effect of feed supplemented with betaine on broiler chickens’ growth and slaughter performance, breast muscle histomorphometric and physicochemical properties, oxidative status and amino acid content. A total of 1000 1-day-old Ross 308 broiler chickens were di...

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Main Authors: Monika Nutautaitė, Saulius Alijošius, Saulius Bliznikas, Vilma Šašytė, Vilma Vilienė, Alius Pockevičius, Asta Racevičiūtė-Stupelienė
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Taylor & Francis Group 2020-12-01
Series:Italian Journal of Animal Science
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Online Access:http://dx.doi.org/10.1080/1828051X.2020.1773949