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Different forms of butyric acid in poultry nutrition – a review
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Department of Animal Nutrition, Feed Science and Cattle Breeding, University of Warmia and Mazury in Olsztyn,
Oczapowskiego 5, 10-718 Olsztyn, Poland
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Department of Animal Nutrition, Faculty of Animal Science, Lithuanian University of Health Sciences, Tilzes 18, LT-47181 Kaunas, Lithuania
These authors had equal contribution to this work
Publication date: 2024-04-25
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M. Mazur-Kuśnirek
Department of Animal Nutrition, Feed Science and Cattle Breeding, University of Warmia and Mazury in Olsztyn,
Oczapowskiego 5, 10-718 Olsztyn, Poland
J. Anim. Feed Sci. 2024;33(3):270-280
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ABSTRACT
Poultry production plays a significant role in meeting the everincreasing
global demand for animal protein. In recent years, poultry nutritionists
have shown considerable interest in alternatives to antibiotic growth promoters,
including organic acids. One of these alternatives is butyric acid, which exhibits
antimicrobial activity, lowers the pH of intestinal contents, and reduces the
abundance of pathogenic microorganisms. Various forms of butyric acid (such
as salts, coated salts, and butyric acid glycerides) are utilised in poultry practice,
each differing in effectiveness, bioavailability, stability and targeted release
within the gastrointestinal tract. This article provides a comprehensive review of
research on the effects of different forms of butyric acid on the functional status
of the gastrointestinal tract, nutrient digestibility, slaughter value and production
performance in poultry.
FUNDING
Funded by the Minister of Science under ‘the
Regional Initiative of Excellence Program’.
CONFLICT OF INTEREST
The Authors declare that there is no conflict of
interest.
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