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| Figure 1: Average daily gain. At least 16 chicken were evaluated at each experimental group. Each value represents the mean ± SD |
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| Figure 1: Average daily gain. At least 16 chicken were evaluated at each experimental group. Each value represents the mean ± SD |
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| *Represents significant differences between control (PBS) and tested samples at P ≤0.05 level Figure 2: Effect of dietary supplementation with glucan samples on phagocytosis by peripheral blood monocytes and neutrophils in chicken. Each value represents the mean ± SD |
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| *Represents significant differences between control (PBS) and tested samples at P ≤0.05 level. All experiments were performed in triplicates Figure 3: Effect of dietary supplementation with glucan samples on IL-2 level in serum of chicken. Each value represents the mean ± SD |
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| *Represents significant differences between stressed-control (PBS) and glucan samples at P ≤0.05 level Figure 4: Effect of addition of glucan to feed on LPS challenge-induced levels of corticosterone in chicken |
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| *Represents significant differences between stressed-control (PBS) and glucan samples at P ≤0.05 level Figure 5: Effect of addition of glucan to feed on LPS challenge-induced levels of TNF-α in chicken |
| chicken | % |
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| Crude Protein | 24.00% |
| Crude Fat | 2.50% |
| Lysine | 4.50% |
| Methionine | 0.50% |
| Calcium | 1.25% |
| Phosphorus | 0.80% |
| Salt | 25% |
| Ruminant meat and bone meal free. | |
| Based on manufacturer's information. Table 1: Diet composition |
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