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21 articles matching “feed efficiency”

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Research Article10 Oct 2026Vol. 19 · Issue 10

Growth performance, feed efficiency, blood biochemical responses, and survival of Cobb 500 broilers receiving a phytogenic detoxifying additive under natural multi-mycotoxin exposure

Anthony Jordan De La Cruz Castillo

This study evaluated growth performance, feed efficiency, blood biochemical responses, and survival of Cobb 500 broilers receiving a natural detoxifying additive containing cynarin, betaine, boldine, and allicin during natural multi-mycotoxin exposure.

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Research Article21 Aug 2025Vol. 18 · Issue 8

Precision laser acupuncture at back-shu points enhances growth performance, feed efficiency, and hormonal regulation in rabbits

Sri Hidanah

This study aimed to evaluate the effects of laser acupuncture applied to specific back-shu points (Bladder [BL]13, BL15, and BL21) on growth performance, feed conversion ratio (FCR), feed efficiency (FE), and growth hormone (GH) levels in rabbits.

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Research Article10 Aug 2023Vol. 16 · Issue 8

Effect of IGF-1 C472T, GH C2141G, and GHR T914A polymorphisms on growth performance and feed efficiency in young Kazakh white-headed cattle

Nikolay P. Gerasimov

Association studies of the IGF-1 C472T, GH C2141G, and GHR T914A polymorphisms indicate a relationship between growth, development, and feed efficiency with the genetic characteristics of young Kazakh white-headed cattle.

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Research Article23 Jan 2024Vol. 17 · Issue 1

Effects of essential oils on egg production and feed efficiency as influenced by laying hen breed: A meta-analysis

Arif Darmawan

Therefore, our study aimed to evaluate the efficacy of EO inclusion in laying hen diets by considering the effects of production phase and breed on performance, egg quality, serum biochemistry, gut health, and antioxidant activity.

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Research Article23 Mar 2026Vol. 19 · Issue 3

Influence of a garlic-based additive on the performance parameters and intestinal morphology of replacement gilts in Ukraine under commercial conditions

Anna Lykhach

Therefore, this study aimed to assess the effects of a garlic-based phytogenic additive, “Imunochasnyk,” on growth performance, feed efficiency, survival rate, and small intestine histomorphology of replacement gilts under commercial production conditions.

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Research Article24 Sep 2026Vol. 19 · Issue 9

Bakery waste as a sustainable feed resource for growing Awassi lambs: Effects on growth performance, nutrient utilization, carcass traits, meat quality, and health indicators

Belal S. Obeidat

This study evaluated the effects of dietary BAWA inclusion on nutrient intake and digestibility, growth performance, nitrogen (N) balance, economic efficiency, carcass characteristics, meat quality, fatty acid (FA) composition, and blood biochemical indicator…

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Research Article20 Jul 2026Vol. 19 · Issue 7

Dietary curcumin encapsulated in nanostructured lipid carriers improves growth performance, feed utilization efficiency, and resistance to Streptococcus agalactiae in Nile tilapia (Oreochromis niloticus)

Nopadon Pirarat

This study aimed to develop CUR encapsulated in nanostructured lipid carriers (CUR-NLCs) and evaluate their effects on growth performance, feed utilization efficiency, and resistance against S. agalactiae infection in Nile tilapia.

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Research Article06 Jul 2026Vol. 19 · Issue 7

Comparative effects of mannanoligosaccharides, fructooligosaccharides, and potato resistant starch on intestinal integrity, antioxidant status, and cecal microbiota in commercial laying hens

Jaime A. Ángel-Isaza

This study aimed to compare the effects of mannanoligosaccharides (MOS), fructooligosaccharides (FOS), and potato resistant starch (RS) on productive performance, intestinal integrity, antioxidant status, intestinal morphology, and cecal microbiota in commerc…

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Research Article25 Jun 2026Vol. 19 · Issue 6

Host-associated Enterococcus faecium isolated from Naleh fish (Barbonymus sp.) enhances growth performance, feed utilization, and water quality in common carp (Cyprinus carpio)

Suhartono Suhartono

This study evaluated the effects of LAB NJ19, an indigenous isolate obtained from the digestive tract of Naleh fish (Barbonymus sp.), on growth performance, feed utilization, survival, and water quality in common carp.

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Research Article21 May 2026Vol. 19 · Issue 5

Eucheuma cottonii–enriched legume-based green concentrate improves rumen protein utilization, methane mitigation, and lactation performance in Holstein Friesian dairy cows

Renny Fatmyah Utamy

This study evaluated the effect of Eucheuma cottonii enrichment as a rumen-protected agent on feed quality, rumen protein utilization, methane mitigation, and lactation performance in Holstein Friesian dairy cows.

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Review Article12 Apr 2026Vol. 19 · Issue 4

Insulin-like growth factor 2 as a central regulator of growth and metabolic efficiency in livestock: Genetic, nutritional, and biotechnological perspectives

Mirni Lamid

This review summarizes current knowledge about the biological roles, genetic regulation, nutritional influences, and biotechnological uses of IGF2 in livestock systems.

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Research Article28 Feb 2026Vol. 19 · Issue 2

Dietary calcium citrate enhances nutrient digestibility and modulates cecal microbiota function in pre-laying hens

Elena Yausheva

This study evaluated the effects of replacing calcium carbonate with calcium citrate on nutrient digestibility, cecal microbiota composition, short-chain fatty acid (SCFA) production, and predicted microbial metabolic pathways in pre-laying hens.

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Review Article26 Feb 2026Vol. 19 · Issue 2

Enzyme-assisted valorization of agro-industrial byproducts for sustainable and efficient broiler production

Sugiharto Sugiharto

This review concludes that strategic enzyme supplementation offers a practical, science-based pathway to increase the sustainable and efficient utilization of agro-industrial byproducts in broiler production.

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Research Article14 Dec 2025Vol. 18 · Issue 12

Effect of endo-1,4-xylanase and a complex of xylanase and β-glucanase supplementation on growth performance, energy utilization, and meat quality in broiler chickens

Chaiyapoom Bunchasak

This study evaluated the effects of xylanase alone or in combination with β-glucanase on growth performance, carcass yield, and meat quality of broiler chickens fed energy-reduced diets.

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Research Article17 Jul 2025Vol. 18 · Issue 7

Evaluation of Curcuma xanthorrhiza Roxb. extract as a functional alternative to antibiotic growth promoters in broiler chicken nutrition

Arnold Parlindungan Sinurat

This study aimed to assess the in vitro antimicrobial and antioxidant activities of ACX and determine its efficacy as a growth-promoting feed additive in broiler chickens relative to AGPs.

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