Stevia as a feed additive improves productivity and gut health of laying hens

In a new study from China researchers looked at the effect of stevia residue on the performance and gut functions of laying hens. In the recent study that was published in the Journal of Poultry Science, researchers from China investigated the effects of stevia residue on the production performance, immune response, gut microbiota and gut morphology of laying hens. STEVIA: A perennial shrub native to tropical regions of South America. Stevia contains chlorogenic acid, phenolic compounds and