as well as haematocrit and haemoglobin values were not affected by POP treatments, whereas serum triglycerides increased (Po0.05) in broiler chickens fed POP supplemented diets.
// Supplementation of diet with POP increased Lactobacillus population and decreased Escherichia coli population in the ileum (Po0.05).
//In conclusion, POP improved feed efficiency and antioxidant status and can be considered as a feed additive in broiler chickens.
//Based on the results obtained in the present study, it is concluded
that POP may be considered as a feed additive to improve
feed efficiency, antioxidant activities and intestinal bacterial population
in broiler chickens.