Ascorbic Acid, alpha-Tocopherol, and Oregano Supplements Reduce Stress-Induced Deterioration of Chicken Meat Quality.

Authors :: Young, J.F.
Stagsted, J.
Jensen, S.K.
Karlsson, A.H.
Henckel, P.
Source :: Poultry Science. Aug2003, Vol. 82 Issue 8, p1343. 9p. 3 Charts, 5 Graphs.
Publication Year :: 2003
Abstract: Discusses results of an experiment conducted on chickens that were fed a diet supplemented with a combination of ascorbic acid and alpha-tocopherol or oregano in order to ameliorate a negative effect of stress on meat quality characteristics. Tocopherol content in feed and muscle; Carotenoid content in oregano; Erythrocyte stability; Effect on activities of antioxidative enzymes.

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