TY - JOUR AU - Jacob, Jacqueline P. AU - Pescatore, Anthony J. PY - 2014 TI - Barley β-glucan in poultry diets JF - Annals of Translational Medicine; Vol 2, No 2 (February 27, 2014): Annals of Translational Medicine (Beta-glucan) Y2 - 2014 KW - N2 - There has been an increased interest in the use of immunomodulators as substitutes for antibiotics in food animal production. Beta-glucans from yeast and fungi may be ideal substitutes because of their positive effects on the avian immune system without adversely affecting poultry performance. Barley β-glucans, however, have not shown this potential due to the adverse effects dietary inclusion of barley has on poultry performance. UR - https://atm.amegroups.org/article/view/3400