Phytase inclusions of 500 and 2000 FTU/kg in maize-based broiler diets impact on growth performance, nutrient utilisation, digestive dynamics of starch, protein (N), sodium and IP6 phytate degradation in the gizzard and four small intestinal segments
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DOI: 10.1016/j.anifeedsci.2016.10.018
Abstract: The objective was to investigate the effects of 500 and 2000 FTU/kg phytase inclusions in maize–based diets with appropriately reduced nutrient specifications in comparison to a positive control diet. Diets were offered to Ross 308… read more here.
Keywords: phytase; small intestinal; intestinal segments; phytate degradation ... See more keywords
Influence of exogenous phytase supplementation on phytate degradation, plasma inositol, alkaline phosphatase, and glucose concentrations of broilers at 28 days of age1
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DOI: 10.1016/j.psj.2020.10.004
Abstract: Inositol is the final product of phytate degradation, which has the potential to serve as an indicator of phytase efficacy. An experiment was conducted to evaluate effects of supplementing broiler diets with phytase on phytate… read more here.
Keywords: age; phytase; plasma inositol; phytate degradation ... See more keywords