Supplementation with Xinjiang licorice extract in diets enhanced the growth performance and intestinal immunity of broilers.

ABSTRACT: Xinjiang is rich in high quality licorice resources. However, as a relatively new production area, the licorice resources have not been fully utilized, resulting in a certain degree of waste. To enhance the efficient use of Xinjiang licorice and explore its potential applications in veterinary medicine, this study systematically investigated the growth-promoting effects and gastrointestinal protective properties of Xinjiang licorice extract (XLE) in broiler chickens. A total of 540 one-d-old broilers (with an initial average body weight of 44.71 ± 0.40 g) were randomly assigned to five groups receiving XLE supplementation at graded levels (0, 500, 1000, 2000, and 4000 mg/kg). Each group had 6 replicates, with 18 chickens per replicate. The entire experimental period was 42 d. The findings

SUBMITTER: Tang Q 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12664064 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Dec

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature