Effects of dietary probiotic (Pediococcus acidilactici) supplementation on performance, nutrient digestibility, egg traits, egg yolk cholesterol, and fatty acid profile in laying hens.
- 2012-10
- RCT · n = 222
- Poultry Science 91(10)
- D. Mikulski
- J. Jankowski
- Jakub Naczmański
- M. Mikulska
- V. Demey
- PubMed: 22991559
- DOI: 10.3382/PS.2012-02370
- Low evidence
- Highly Cited
- Rigorous Journal
- Animal Study
PA dietary supplementation resulted in ... a significant (P < 0.01) reduction in the number of downgraded eggs (39% for PA1 and 52% for PA2).
- Effect
- Beneficial
- Effect size
- Large
- Significant
- Yes