Anja Pastor

I. IntroductionPlant-derived isoquinoline alkaloids (IQ) have the potential to support gut integrity and growth performance under conditions of enhanced stress such as heat stress. The previous study revealed that the BW increased in the IQ group, and the level of FITC-d, to evaluate the gut barrier function, reduced in the IQ supplement group (Kitasato et al., 2021). However, a comprehensive stud ...

Zinc (Zn), as an essential trace element, is a common feed additive for food producing animals. Zn is supplemented in either an inorganic or organic form. Literature suggests inconsistency among both sources regarding trace mineral availability and influence on animal performance, but organic trace minerals are considered to be advantageous (Schlegel et al., 2013). Between organic trace minerals, ...