Effect of feed supplementation of Dacryodes edulis parts’ powder as prebiotic on the growth traits, ceca microbiota and blood parameters of local chickens

This study aimed at testing the efficacy and safety of Dacryodes edulis plant parts in diets fed to chicken. The plant has potential for use as a natural prebiotic to substitute the conventionally used antibiotic growth promoters in poultry production. Phytochemical analyses of the plant leaves, ste...

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Autores principales: Tangomo, A.N., Tiambo, Christian K., Gicheha, M.G., Kagira, J.M.
Formato: Journal Article
Lenguaje:Inglés
Publicado: Oxford University Press 2020
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Acceso en línea:https://hdl.handle.net/10568/108623

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