Utilization of plant bioactives as feed additives for poultry: The effect of Aloe vera gel and its extract on performance of broilers

Feed additives are commonly added in poultry feed as a growth promotant or to improve feed efficiency. The most common feed additive used is antibiotic at sub-therapheutic doses, although there is a controversy on its impact on human health. Previous results showed that Aloe vera gel could improve f...

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Main Authors: A.P Sinurat, T Purwadaria, M.H Togatorop, T Pasaribu
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Pusat Penelitian dan Pengembangan Peternakan 2003-10-01
Series:Jurnal Ilmu Ternak dan Veteriner
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Online Access:http://medpub.litbang.pertanian.go.id/index.php/jitv/article/view/384/393