Maria P Spínola, Cristina M Alfaia, Mónica M Costa, Rui M A Pinto, Paula A Lopes, José M Pestana, João C Tavares, Ana R Mendes, Miguel P Mourato, Beatriz Tavares, Daniela F P Carvalho, Cátia F Martins, Joana I Ferreira, Madalena M Lordelo, José A M Prates
The impact of 15% dietary inclusion of Spirulina ( Arthrospira platensis ) in broiler chickens was explored, focusing on blood cellular components, systemic metabolites and hepatic lipid and mineral composition. From days 14 to 35 of age, 120 broiler chickens were divided and allocated into four dietary treatments: a standard corn and soybean meal-based diet (control), a 15% Spirulina diet, a 15% extruded Spirulina diet, and a 15% Spirulina diet super-dosed with an enzyme blend (0.20% porcine pancreatin plus 0...
2024: Frontiers in Veterinary Science