Abstract
Studies were conducted with Indian River “Hybro” broiler chicks to characterize the growth promoting properties of an antibiotic fermentation residue (Vigofac) which had shown a greater response with wheat- than corn-base rations. Results confirmed the growth inducing activity of Vigofac, and revealed the activity to be primarily in the extract. It appeared that Vigofac promoted growth primarily by increasing feed consumption. Gross energy analyses of droppings suggested increased utilization of energy on wheat diets but not corn. Vigofac did not influence intestinal, thyroidal or pancreatic weights. Zinc bacitracin was also shown to improve the availability of energy in wheat diets and reduced intestinal weights.
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