Effect of pelleted feed on the incidence of gizzard erosion and black vomit in broilers.
Mash and pellet broiler feeds were compared for effectiveness. During an 8-week study, pelleted diets were associated with significantly higher mortality and poorer growth, accompanied by black vomit, gizzard erosion, and condemnations due to septicemia.
D000821:Animal Feed / Q000009:adverse effects*; D000818:Animals; D002645:Chickens; D005260:Female; D005895:Gizzard, Avian; D008297:Male; D011201:Poultry Diseases / Q000209:etiology*; D013272:Stomach Diseases / Q000209:etiology / Q000662:veterinary*; D014839:Vomiting / Q000209:etiology / Q000662:veterinary*