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International Journal of Poultry Science

Year: 2003 | Volume: 2 | Issue: 3 | Page No.: 214-219
DOI: 10.3923/ijps.2003.214.219
Effect of Adding Chicory Fructans in Feed on Broiler Growth Performance, Serum Cholesterol and Intestinal Length
Yusrizal . and T. C. Chen

Abstract: This study was conducted to evaluate the effectiveness of adding chicory fructans in feed on growth performance, intestinal length and structure of the broiler chicken. Inulin or oligofructose improved (P< 0.05) body weight gain, feed conversion, carcass weight, carcass percentage and increased the gut length of female birds. The beta fructans also reduced (P<0.05) serum cholesterol and abdominal fat of broilers. Inulin as well as oligofructose treated females had a more dense jejunum villi distribution in the small intestine.

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Yusrizal . and T. C. Chen , 2003. Effect of Adding Chicory Fructans in Feed on Broiler Growth Performance, Serum Cholesterol and Intestinal Length. International Journal of Poultry Science, 2: 214-219.

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