Nucleotides are semi-essential nutrients that are the structural units of RNA and DNA.
They are therefore particularly necessary for the development of tissue with a high rate of cell replication, such as the tissue in the reproductive, immune and digestive systems. The organism’s needs are not completely satisfied by endogenous synthesis alone.
The molecular composition of nucleotides is based on a sugar, a base and one to three phosphate groups.
% Hen-Day Production, the Hy-Line W36 breed from week 20 to 35. C. Chetrit et al., 2009
Luminal Nutrition, 2009
Main effects produced in layers and broilers
- More and heavier eggs.
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Better and earlier immune response: humoral immune response and cell-mediated immunity.
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Improved intestinal development and conversion index.
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Improved health and less resistance to antibiotics
Feed conversion ratio in chickens (Ross 308), E. Esteve-Garcia et al., 2007
15th European Symposium on Poultry
Nutrition, 2007
