Economic advantages of using GAA in broiler feed

01-09-2025 | | |
GAA presents a valuable opportunity to boost energy metabolism and reduce feed costs by sparing both dietary arginine and energy. Photo: Jan Willem Schouten
GAA presents a valuable opportunity to boost energy metabolism and reduce feed costs by sparing both dietary arginine and energy. Photo: Jan Willem Schouten
This article reviews the arginine-sparing effects of guanidinoacetic acid (GAA) in broiler nutrition, comparing its effectiveness to L-arginine and clarifying its potential economic benefits in poultry feed. Recent studies confirm that guanidinoacetic acid (GAA) can effectively spare dietary arginine (L-Arg), with potential savings ranging from 77% to 149%, depending on the animal’s supply status. This has significant implications for feed cost savings and improved growth performance


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