Advancing the development of low-protein broiler feed

31-03-2025 | |
A low-protein diet supplemented with essential amino acids may reduce the environmental impact of poultry farming without compromising meat production. Photo: Hans Prinsen
A low-protein diet supplemented with essential amino acids may reduce the environmental impact of poultry farming without compromising meat production. Photo: Hans Prinsen
Feeding chickens a low-protein diet has led to a notable reduction in the environmental impact of poultry farming. However, this diet negatively impacts muscle mass, consequently affecting meat production. In this study, researchers explore the effects of supplementing a low-protein diet with amino acids, the building blocks of proteins. Results reveal the mechanism through which amino acid supplementation offsets the negative effects of a low-protein diet in chickens. Chicken is one of the


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Redacteur 1

Nathalie
Kinsley

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Fabian
Brockötter

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Tony
McDougal

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