Effects of microencapsulated blend of organic acids and botanicals on growth performance, intestinal barrier function, inflammatory cytokines, and endocannabinoid system gene expression in broiler chickens

ABSTRACT: With restricted usage of growth-promoting antibiotics, identifying alternative feed additives that both improve intestinal barrier function and reduce inflammation is the center to improve chickens’ health. This study examined the effects of a microencapsulated feed additive containing cit...

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Main Authors: Sofia Bialkowski, Andrea Toschi, Liang-en Yu, Lydia Schlitzkus, Peter Mann, Ester Grilli, Yihang Li
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Elsevier 2023-03-01
Series:Poultry Science
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Online Access:http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S0032579122007544