February 12, 2025

Nor-Feed: New peer-review paper assesses interest of Nor-Spice AB® in broiler chicken health, performance

Nor-Feed has announced the publication of a new peer-reviewed study in the journal, Animals, highlighting the positive effects of Nor-Spice AB^®, a standardised natural citrus extract (SNCE), on broiler chickens.

The research shows that supplementing broiler diets with SNCE leads to notable improvements in growth performance, gut health, carcass quality, and overall animal welfare.

In the study, broiler chickens receiving a diet supplemented with 250 g/T of SNCE exhibited significant enhancements in several key areas compared to a control group:

    - Improved final body weight, European Efficiency Index, and carcass quality in broilers;

    - Enhanced welfare indicators, including a reduction in footpad dermatitis occurrence;

    - Better gut health, with measurable improvements in putrefactive short-chain fatty acids and gut integrity.

The study adds to the growing body of evidence supporting the efficacy of Nor-Spice AB^® in enhancing animal performance, Nor-Feed said. Its natural composition makes it an excellent choice for producers seeking effective and sustainable feed additives, the company added.

Nor-Spice AB^® is composed of natural citrus extracts and is standardised in citroflavonoids and pectic-oligosaccharides (POS). These components stimulate the growth of Acidophilic bacteria, leading to improved feed efficiency and animal growth.

- Nor-Feed