A study of the effect of adding dry yeast on the productive performance of Ross 308 broiler chicks

Abstract

The world’s population is expected to reach more than 9 billion by 2050, imposing food security challenges particularly for developing countries. Moreover, economic growth has increased the demand for livestock products putting pressure on the livestock sector to produce more with limited resources. Nevertheless, the livestock sector is one of the fastest growing agricultural sectors contributing about 40 percent of the global value of agricultural production (Bruinsma, 2003).

Broiler chickens are one of the most important sources of animal protein in the world. The Ross 308 broiler breed is widely used in commercial production due to its fast growth rate and high feed efficiency. One potential way to enhance the productivity of broiler chicks is by supplementing their diet with dry yeast, which has been shown to improve nutrient digestibility, gut health, and immune function in various animal species.