Lysolecithin, but not lecithin, improves nutrient digestibility and growth rates in young broilers
Wednesday, December 16, 2020
Lysolecithin, but not lecithin, improves nutrient digestibility and growth rates in young broilers
It is well documented that lipid digestion is limited in young birds and can affect their performance up to 14 days old. The current strategies to improve fat digestion in birds include the supplementation of dietary biosurfactants such as lecithin and its derivative, lysolecithin.
