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I. INTRODUCTIONProtease enzymes can improve the dietary protein utilization. Therefore, it is possible to decrease the level of dietary protein to save on feed cost while maintaining performance, reduce nitrogen excretion in the environment, and minimize the risk of enteric infections. The objective of this study was to evaluate the effect of a protease on performance and intestinal health of broi ...

IntroductionFungal contamination in grains is a serious issue for modern animal production. Mold growth is associated with decreased nutrient content in animal feedstuff (Vieira, 2003). Furthermore, the development of fungi under specific conditions may lead to another major threat: mycotoxin production. In past decades, over one quarter of the world’s food crop production was estimated to b ...