The influence of phytase, pre-pellet cracked maize and dietary crude protein level on broiler performance via response surface methodology

Abstract Background The reduction of crude protein levels in diets for broiler chickens may generate economic, environmental and flock welfare and health benefits; however, performance is usually compromised. Whole grain feeding and phytase may improve the utilization of reduced crude protein diets....

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Main Authors: Amy F. Moss, Peter V. Chrystal, Yueming Dersjant-Li, Peter H. Selle, Sonia Yun Liu
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2019-10-01
Series:Journal of Animal Science and Biotechnology
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Online Access:http://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s40104-019-0385-y