@article{MAKHILLJAVA2008781175,
    title = {Effects of Betaine on Performance, Carcass, Bone and Blood Characteristics of Broilers During Natural Summer Temperatures},
    journal = {Journal of Animal and Veterinary Advances},
    volume = {7},
    number = {8},
    pages = {930-937},
    year = {2008},
    issn = {1680-5593},
    doi = {javaa.2008.930.937},
    url = {https://makhillpublications.co/view-article.php?issn=1680-5593&doi=javaa.2008.930.937},
    author = {Yusuf Konca,Figen Kirkpinar,Selim Mert and},
    keywords = {Broiler,betaine,performance,carcass,bone,blood traits},
    abstract = {This experiment was conducted to determine the dietary supplementations of betaine on performance carcass, bone and blood traits of broilers in natural summer condition. A total of 180 broilers were divided into three experimental groups. The experimental diets were; Control, without any dietary addition, dietary supplemental betaine (Betafin&reg;) 1 g kg <SUP>1</SUP> and (3) 2 g kg <SUP>1</SUP>. The experimental diets were offered to respective broiler chicks for 6 weeks. Additional betaine decreased body weight at 6 weeks and body weight gain 3-6 and 0 to weeks (p&lt;0.01). Feed intake and feed conversion ratio were not affected by treatments (p&lt;0.05). Dietary betaine supplementation did not affect carcass weight and composition, breast and thigh meat pigmentation and pH value of thigh the broilers. Tibia width was decreased by 1 g kg <SUP>1</SUP> betaine (p&lt;0.05), but shank and tibia measurements were not affected by betaine. Serum alanin aminotransferase levels were reduced by both 1 and 2 g kg <SUP>1</SUP> supplementation of betaine (p&lt;0.05), but other blood constituents were not affected.}
    }