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The Role of Acidifiers in Poultry Nutrition

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  Antibiotic growth promoters (AGP) are being used for the past five decades to improve the performance of poultry. Sub-therapeutic levels of antibiotics in poultry feed supplements have increased feed efficiency and growth. They do not improve performance in germ free animals, which indicates their action on microflora. Role of GIT Microflora in Poultry Nutrition The gastrointestinal microflora of chicken plays a significant role in poultry nutrition and growth. The competition offered by gut microflora for poultry nutrition is often managed by in part through the use of low levels of antibiotics. This option is rapidly disappearing. As a result, there is a need to understand the role played by microflora in order to manage its effect on poultry nutrition, growth, health and disease by suitable replacements for antibiotics. In chicken, the gut microflora plays a minor role in digestion of feed. However, the microbes play an important role in absorption of nutrients. Factors affecting
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Naturally occurring toxicants in feeds in animal nutrition and their deactivation methods

  Naturally   occurring   toxins   in   plants   are   the   nature ' s   defensive   agents   for   the   plants   and   produce   deleterious   effects   in   livestock ,   and   known   as   Antinutritional   factors   (ANFs) .  Certain enzymes are also used to   supplement   the   naturally   occurring   enzymes   (e.g .   lipase). A   description   of   ANFs   and   methods   to   eliminate  / minimize   these   in   certain   feed   ingredients   are   given. In  poultry nutrition,  the   feed   ingredients are also supplemented with  feed supplements  such as toxin binders, antioxidants. Emulsifiers, vitamins, trace minerals etc.   SOYBEAN   (Glycine   max)   MEAL In  animal nutrition  Soybean   meal   (SBM)   is   the   principle   protein   source for monogastrics.   Soybeans   contain   a   high   quality   protein   with   a   good   amino   acid   profile ,   bu t   fo r   methionin e ,   an d   ar e   highl y   digestibl e   i n   the  small   intestine. It is also an
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