Influence of grain physical characteristics on functional value of poultry feed
- Authors: Polonskiy V.I.1, Sumina A.V.2
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Affiliations:
- Krasnoyarsk State Agrarian University
- Katanov Khakass State University
- Issue: Vol 16, No 2 (2021)
- Pages: 167-175
- Section: Animal breeding
- URL: https://journals.rcsi.science/2312-797X/article/view/315459
- DOI: https://doi.org/10.22363/2312-797X-2021-16-2-167-175
- ID: 315459
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Abstract
The purpose of this investigation was to analyze the scientific literature concerning the influence of grain physical characteristics on functional value of poultry feed. The review considers the role of grain feed particle size and its shape in ensuring optimal development and functioning of digestive tract and increasing productivity of birds. The results showed that compared to the feeding with smaller particles, the use of coarse feed increased stomach weight in broilers, enhanced enzymatic degradation of feed in digestive tract and improved nutrient bioavailability. The study found that increase in the level of coarse corn in the diet increased the number of Lactobacillus spp. and Bifidobacteria spp. beneficial bacteria in digestive tract. Meanwhile, number of opportunistic pathogenic microorganisms decreased. In birds which were given granular feed we found insufficient development of stomach, mainly due to the lack of mechanical stimulation. We assume that in order to improve stomach function and health of birds, it is necessary to apply a source of dietary fiber to their diet. The results of studies suggest that adding 2-3% of insoluble source of fiber to the routine diets of young chickens based on high-protein soy flour and corn can improve their digestive tract development and growth characteristics.
About the authors
Vadim Igorevich Polonskiy
Krasnoyarsk State Agrarian University
Email: vadim.polonskiy@mail.ru
Doctor of Biological Sciences, Professor, Department of Landscape Architecture and Botany, Institute of Agroecological Technologies
44, Stasovoy st., Krasnoyarsk, 660113, Russian FederationAlena Vladimirovna Sumina
Katanov Khakass State University
Author for correspondence.
Email: alenasumina@list.ru
Candidate of Agricultural Sciences, Associate Professor, Department of Chemistry and Geoecology, Institute of Natural Sciences and Mathematics
90, Lenina st., Abakan, 655017, Russian FederationReferences
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