Effects of Chinese Herbal Polysaccharides on the Immunity and Growth Performance of Young Broilers.

Authors :: Chen, H.L.
Li, D.F.
Chang, B.Y.
Gong, L.M.
Dai, J.G.
Yi, G.F.
Source :: Poultry Science. Mar2003, Vol. 82 Issue 3, p364-370. 7p. 4 Charts, 4 Graphs.
Publication Year :: 2003
Abstract: Examines the effects of two Chinese herbal polysaccharides on the immunity and growth performance of young broilers. Achyranthan and astragalan; Increase in nitric oxide and interleukin-2 production of splenocytes; Indication that the immunostimulating effects of astragalan are not as pronounced as achyranthan.

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