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The effect of different levels of vitamin C and chromium on growth performance, carcass characteristics, digestive organs, immunity, blood constituents, liver enzymes, cecal microflora, meat sensory taste and fatty acid profile of breast meat in broilers.

Matin Nadaf FahmidehAlireaza SeidaviMehrdad Bouyeh
Published in: Veterinary medicine and science (2023)
Combination of VC and Cr can increase unsaturated fatty acids and decrease saturated fatty acids, as well as improve cecal microbial flora, and may be useful as antioxidant compounds and non-antimicrobial stimulants for economic growth. The use of 250 mg/kg of VC and 700 μg/kg of Cr is recommended in broiler diets.
Keyphrases
  • fatty acid
  • heat stress
  • staphylococcus aureus
  • microbial community
  • oxidative stress
  • weight loss
  • anti inflammatory