Feather meal processing methods impact the production parameters, blood biochemical indices, gut function, and hepatic enzyme activity in broilers
Hassan Safari,
Ardeshir Mohit,
Maziar Mohiti-Asli
Abstract:This study investigated the effects of feather meal (FM) processing methods on production parameters, blood biochemical indices, intestinal morphology, digestive and hepatic enzyme activities, and gastrointestinal tract pH and microflora of broilers. A total of 480-day-old male broilers were used for 42 days in a completely randomized design with eight treatments and five replicates (12 chicks/replicate). Treatments were: (1) A control diet (without FM), (2) Diet containing 4% raw FM (RFM), (3) Diet containing … Show more
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