Effect of Type of Cereal, Heat Processing of the Cereal, and Inclusion of Fiber in the Diet on Productive Performance and Digestive Traits of Broilers
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It is concluded that rice can be used successfully in broiler diets and that heat processing of the cereal does not have any beneficial effect on broiler performance, and that moderate amounts of fiber in low-fiber diets might improve chick performance at early ages by reducing gizzard pH and improving the utilization of nutrients.About:
This article is published in Poultry Science.The article was published on 2007-08-01 and is currently open access. It has received 257 citations till now. The article focuses on the topics: Broiler & Feed conversion ratio.read more
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Poultry response to high levels of dietary fiber sources varying in physical and chemical characteristics
TL;DR: In conclusion, poultry require a minimal amount of fiber in the diet for proper functioning of the digestive organs and the response to fiber inclusion depends on the source and level of dietary fiber and the characteristics of the diet as well as on the physiological status and health of the bird.
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The gizzard: function, influence of diet structure and effects on nutrient availability
TL;DR: The gizzard has a number of important functions such as aiding digestion by particle size reduction, chemical degradation of nutrients and regulation of feed flow, and responds rapidly to changes in the coarseness of the diet.
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Effects of Fiber Source and Heat Processing of the Cereal on the Development and pH of the Gastrointestinal Tract of Broilers Fed Diets Based on Corn or Rice
J. M. González-Alvarado,E. Jiménez-Moreno,D. G. Valencia,R.P. Lázaro,Gonzalo Gonzalez Mateos +4 more
TL;DR: Chicks might require a minimal amount of fiber in the diet to stimulate the development of the upper gastrointestinal tract, and the RW of the proventriculus and gizzard is reduced by feeding rice and increased by hull inclusion.
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Influence of insoluble fibre and whole wheat inclusion on the performance, digestive tract development and ileal microbiota profile of broiler chickens
TL;DR: The findings suggest that the effects of insoluble fibre on broiler performance differed depending on the fibre particle size.
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Avian Liver: The Forgotten Organ.
TL;DR: In this paper, the influence of feed restriction, anti-nutritional factors, structural components and feed additives on liver structure and function is discussed, and effects of feed technology techniques such as thermal treatment and pelleting, feed particle size and whole grain feeding on the liver are also reviewed.
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