Understanding protein requirements

For broiler chickens, diets are often formulated as to contain 22%  protein for the starter feed and 19% for the finisher feed, with a  metabolisable energy value in the order of 3.3 ME/Kg. <em>Photo: Jan-Willem Van Vliet</em>
For broiler chickens, diets are often formulated as to contain 22% protein for the starter feed and 19% for the finisher feed, with a metabolisable energy value in the order of 3.3 ME/Kg. Photo: Jan-Willem Van Vliet
Protein is a vital nutrient for poultry and all other classes of animals. In virtue of its amino acid constituents, protein plays a significant role in growth, egg production, immunity, adaptation to the environment, and in many other biological functions. Optimisation of protein supply requires a thorough understanding of the protein requirements of chickens and manipulation of protein supply to better suit various environmental conditions, health status of birds, and economic feeding. This ar


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Salah Hamed Esmail Independent freelance journalist