Effect of digestible lysine density in broiler feed

Results of feed trials indicate that altering dietary dLys during critical periods of the growth traject may be a viable strategy for reducing the incidence and severity of wooden breast and white striping. Worldwide there is an increase in occurrence of broiler breast quality defects known as wooden breast and white striping. Wooden breast, a characteristic toughness caused by abnormal accumulation of connective tissue and fluid. is easily recognised and causes undesirable texture, which also