Tag: growth performance

Use of Alternative Protein Sources for Fishmeal Replacement in the Diet of Largemouth Bass (Micropterus salmoides). Part II: Effects of Supplementation with Methionine or Taurine on Growth, Feed Utilization, and Health

This 2021 study evaluated the effects of supplementing methionine and/or taurine in low-fishmeal diets for largemouth bass. Diets containing 14.5% fishmeal were supplemented with 0.5% methionine, 0.5% taurine, both, or neither. Results showed that methionine supplementation, alone or combined with taurine, significantly improved growth, feed efficiency, protein and lipid retention,

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Review: The roles and functions of glutamine on intestinal health and performance of weaning pigs

This review article examines the role of glutamine supplementation in supporting intestinal health and improving performance in weaning pigs, a model used for studying gastrointestinal development in monogastric species. The findings highlight glutamine’s ability to enhance gut morphology (increased villus height and crypt depth), boost immune function, and support growth

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