The Effects of a Detergent in the Diet of Range Turkeys

A Study of Surface Active Agents in Broiler Diets

“…In the absence of vitamin Bi 2 , a growth stimulation was observed with ethmoid C/15 or an antibiotic. Almquist and Merritt (1955) reported that a commercial sodium alkyl aryl sulfonate in a turkey growing mash had a very slight effect on growth but improved efficiency of feed utilization in all comparisons. Likewise, March et al (1954) presented evidence that the growth stimulating properties of surfactants depended on the type of ration used, and in no instance was the response with surfactants as great as that obtained with antibiotic.…”