A low level of C-reactive protein (CRP) as a potential marker for lower inflammation in laying hens
Published:September 4, 2019
Summary
Introduction Earlier, it was hypothesized that growth promoting effects of Antimicrobial Growth Promoters (AGPs) in poultry feed are attributed to their non-antibiotic anti-inflammatory properties. Inflammation causes a reduction in growth (through inappetence and muscle catabolism), birds without any inflammation can reach 100 % of their genetic growth potential. Among the proposed ...