Advancing low protein broiler feed with amino acid supplementation

Written by

An low-protein diet supplemented with essential amino acids may reduce the environmental impact of poultry farming without compromising meat production. Photo: Hans Prinsen.

Feeding chickens a low-protein diet has led to a notable reduction in the environmental impact of poultry farming. However, this diet negatively impacts muscle mass, consequently affecting meat production. In this study, researchers explore the effects of supplementing a low-protein diet with amino acids, the building blocks of proteins. Results reveal the mechanism through which amino acid supplementation offsets the negative effects of a low-protein diet in chickens. Chicken is one of the m