Closing the creatine supply gap in poultry

05-03-2022 | |
Only two-thirds of the creatine requirement for maximum animal performance is supplied by the animal’s own creatine synthesis. Photo: Evonik
Only two-thirds of the creatine requirement for maximum animal performance is supplied by the animal’s own creatine synthesis. Photo: Evonik
With improved genetic potential and subsequent muscle growth, broilers have an increased and high creatine demand that is not always met. Adding a guanidinoacetic acid supplement to broiler feed closes the gap in creatine supply, thereby increasing the efficiency and effectiveness of nutrition and optimising production costs. Modern broiler genetics show significant improvements compared to their predecessors more than 60 years ago. Research shows that since 1957 growth performance has improv


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