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How Protein Matters To Optimize Poultry Diets for Performance—Detailed Guide By ABTL

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  Protein in Poultry Isn’t Just Important—It’s Foundational If you're raising poultry, you already know feed is everything. But here’s the catch—it’s not just about quantity. It’s about the right balance. And among all nutrients, proteins in poultry diets carry the biggest responsibility. They build muscle, support the immune system, help develop organs, and even influence feather quality. So, if birds are underperforming, growing unevenly, or eating more without converting it to gain—protein might be the silent culprit. Why Protein Plays Such a Critical Role Protein is made up of amino acids—the building blocks that poultry needs for: ●       Muscle development ●       Feather growth ●       Hormone and enzyme production ●       Immune response ●       Egg production (in layers) Unlike energy, which birds can store, amino acids mus...