The Study
Feed Additives used in Nutrition and Improve the Poultry Performance and Health: A review
This paper is like someone summarizing what other scientists have said about chicken food additives, but they didn’t do any experiments themselves. It tells us what might help chickens grow better or stay healthy, but it doesn’t prove anything for sure.
Analysis score
Maximum 5 for a narrative review.
Where the score came from
Chickens are fed grains like corn and soy to give them energy and protein. Sometimes, farmers add special ingredients called feed additives to help chickens grow faster, lay more eggs, and stay healthy.
Where does this study sit?
Reviews of RCTs (Meta-analyses)
Max 100Randomized Trials
Max 90Reviews of Cohort Studies
Max 85Cohort Studies
Max 72Reviews of Case-Control Studies
Max 63Case-Control Studies
Max 58Cross-Sectional & Case Series
Max 50Expert Opinion
Max 51 / 100
Quality score
Based on clinical experience or non-systematic literature reviews. The lowest level of evidence as they are most susceptible to bias and personal perspective.
Key takeaways
Summary
Based on the study abstract and findings.
- 1This matters because healthier chickens can produce more eggs and meat safely and affordably for people.
- 2Feed additives can help chickens grow better, use their food more efficiently, and get sick less often.
- 3Corn and soy are common parts of chicken food, but they can have parts that make it hard for chickens to digest them well.
Score breakdown, methodology, conflicts of interest, evidence analysis & raw study data
Publication
Journal
The Iraqi Journal of Veterinary Medicine
Year
2025
Authors
B. Abbas, R. Nurdianti
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Claims (4)
Even pasture-raised chickens from fancy brands usually get extra food — mostly corn and soy — that's high in omega-6 fats.
Adding special ingredients to chicken feed might help chickens grow faster, get more from their food, lay more eggs, and stay healthier in big farms.
Chicken feed often uses grains like corn and wheat for energy, but things like hard-to-digest parts, natural toxins, or germs in the grain can make the feed less effective and harm the birds' health.
Chicken feed usually uses soybean meal for protein, but other plant or animal proteins can be swapped in depending on price, availability, and how nutritious they are.
Not medical advice. For informational purposes only. Always consult a qualified healthcare professional before making health decisions.