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Intestinal weight, length, and pH of broilers receiving malic acid-supplemented drinking water at slaughter age.
| Parameter | Broiler | p-Value | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Control | Malic Acid | ||
| Intestine weight (g) 1 | 25.1 ± 2.2 | 26.7 ± 3.0 | 0.16 |
| Length (cm) of 1 | |||
| Small intestine | 112.6 ± 1.8 | 110.9 ± 1.9 | 0.07 |
| Caecum | 11.0 ± 1.1 | 12.1 ± 1.2 | 0.06 |
| Intestinal pH 1 | 7.26 ± 0.36 | 7.03 ± 0.40 | 0.17 |
1 Values are given as means ± SD from 20 chickens per group.
