Enhanced Bioavailability of Nutrients in Pelleted Feeds: Implications for Performance, Health, and Meat Quality of the Broiler Chicken

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Year : 2025 | Volume : 15 | Issue : 01 | Page : 12 32
    By

    Md. Emran Hossain,

  1. Professor, Department of Animal Science and Nutrition, Chattogram Veterinary and Animal Sciences University, Khulshi, Chattogram, Bangladesh

Abstract

The optimization of nutrient bioavailability in pelleted feeds is crucial for enhancing the performance, health, and meat quality of broiler chickens. This review explores the complex mechanisms by which pelleting improves nutrient availability, including physical changes in feed structure, thermal and chemical effects, and the reduction of anti-nutritional factors. It also highlights the significance of improved gut health and digestion, which contributes to enhanced nutrient absorption and utilization. The paper further discusses the implications of these mechanisms on broiler performance metrics, including growth rates, feed conversion efficiency, and overall health status. Additionally, the role of pelleted feeds in reducing feed wastage and spoilage, as well as in pathogen control, is examined. By synthesizing current knowledge on the relationship between pelleted feed formulations and nutrient bioavailability, this review underscores the importance of these processes in the context of sustainable poultry production. The findings indicate that optimizing pelleted feed formulations can significantly enhance the nutritional profile of diets for broiler chickens, leading to improved meat quality and health outcomes, ultimately benefiting the poultry industry and food security.

Keywords: Broiler, health, meat quality, nutrient bioavailability, pellet, performance

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