Abstract |
The effect of ochratoxin A (OA) on the body weight, feed intake, and feed conversion was investigated in broiler chicken fed dietary levels of OA at 0, 1, and 2 ppm for 28 days from hatch. Feeding OA significantly reduced the growth rate of broiler chicken. The reduction was observed from the first week onwards in OA-treated groups. Feed consumption and feed conversion also showed a diminishing trend from the first week of feeding toxin. Its implication on the performance of broiler chicken is discussed.
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Authors | Sigamani Masilamani Sakthivelan, Ganne Venkata Sudhakar Rao |
Journal | Veterinary medicine international
(Vet Med Int)
Vol. 2010
Pg. 590432
(Dec 27 2010)
ISSN: 2042-0048 [Electronic] United States |
PMID | 21234366
(Publication Type: Journal Article)
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