Dietary soluble non-starch polysaccharide level and xylanase influence the gastrointestinal environment and nutrient utilisation in laying hens
H. T. Nguyen, Shu‐Biao Wu, M.R. Bedford, Xuan Hong Nguyen, Natalie K. Morgan
Abstract
sp. and valeric acid (P < 0.05).5. These results reiterated the ability of xylanase to improve nutrient digestibility and reduce excreta moisture content in laying hens, and highlighted the importance of considering dietary sNSP level in laying hen diets.
Topics & Concepts
Food scienceXylanaseXyloseIleumPolysaccharideChemistryCaecumArabinoseStarchLactic acidLactobacillusSuccinic acidGastrointestinal tractFermentationBiologyBiochemistryBacteriaInternal medicineGeneticsMedicineEnzymeAnimal Nutrition and PhysiologyAnimal Behavior and Welfare StudiesLivestock and Poultry Management