animals by many factors: species of the animal, feeding
time, feeding dosage, and chemical stability. Low
doses of CS increase the average daily weight gain
(ADG) and the average daily feed intake (ADFI) and
higher doses of CS have no effect on ADG and ADFI in
piglets and finishing pigs [11-13]. Moreover, CS
supplementation reduces back-fat thickness [12]. Little
information, however, is known on the effects of
chronic CS supplementation in meat quality,
antioxidation, and carcass characteristics. The study
then intended to investigate the potential effects of
chronic CS supplementation on growth
performance,carcass characteristics, meat quality, and
antioxidant status in finishing pigs.