Quercetin flavonoid is available in some vegetables and fruits and has been shown to have antioxidant, anti-inflammatory and immune-modulating effects in broiler chickens.
In a recent study, researchers explored the benefits of quercetin in broiler diets. The broiler industry is using natural additives to improve the growth performance and health of birds as well as to optimise the quality of broiler meat. Of interest are plant extracts such as flavonoids, tannins, saponins and essential oils.
For a long time, the productivity and health of broilers have been significantly impacted by antibiotics as growth‐promoting substances. However, the use of sub‐thera
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