Effect of either powder or encapsulated form of garlic and Phyllanthus niruri L. mixture on broiler performances, intestinal characteristics and intestinal microflora

International Journal of Poultry Science

Volumn 12, Issue 11, 2013, Pages 676-680

  Natsir, M H ^a   Hartutik, ^a   Sjofjan, O ^a   Widodo, E ^a  

^a BRAWIJAYA UNIVERSITY   (Indonesia)

Author keywords

Broiler; Encapsulated; Garlic; Phyllanthus niruri L.; Powder

Indexed keywords

EID: 84893284380     PISSN: 16828356     EISSN: None     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.3923/ijps.2013.676.680     Document Type: Article

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