Effect of Aspergillus Meal Prebiotic (Fermacto) on Performance of Broiler Chickens in the Starter Phase and Fed Low Protein Diets

Abstract

Aspergillus meal is a feed additive used to improve broiler gut health and performance. Trials reported here indicate that Aspergillus meal may offer a protein sparing effect when used with low protein diets. Aspergillus meal might offer better results when the level of protein and amino acids is lower than those recommended by NRC or applied in commercial flocks. Lower levels of protein and amino acids as compared with those recommended by NRC or applied in commercial flocks are also a potential environmental benefit. Thus, low protein diets are of interest and important for feed additive evaluation and animal performance.