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Fermented Oyster Mushroom Waste Improved Chicken Growth

Fermented Oyster Mushroom Waste Improved Chicken Growth

Oyster mushroom

What they found

Broilers given 30 mL/L of fermented oyster mushroom substrate had 16% better feed conversion.

Broilers given 30 mL/L of fermented oyster mushroom substrate had 16% better feed conversion.

The number

16 percent improvement in feed conversion

How solid is it?

Animal

Animal

Animal

Animal

Evidence ladder: Lab dish → Animal → Early human → Strong human. Reviews summarize earlier research.

At a glance

Latin name

Pleurotus ostreatus

Pleurotus ostreatus

Published in

Covered in Shroom Scan

Section

GROWING & GOURMET

GROWING & GOURMET

As it ran in Shroom Scan

Waste to Feed

Waste to Feed

Fermenting leftover oyster mushroom (Pleurotus ostreatus) substrates created a low-cost poultry supplement that boosted growth and feed efficiency. Broilers given 30 mL per liter of the fermented mix showed a 16 percent improvement in feed conversion, while the highest weight gain came from the 40 mL dose. This circular approach turns farm waste into a functional feed additive that supports small farmers and reduces reliance on expensive commercial feeds.

Fermenting leftover oyster mushroom (Pleurotus ostreatus) substrates created a low-cost poultry supplement that boosted growth and feed efficiency. Broilers given 30 mL per liter of the fermented mix showed a 16 percent improvement in feed conversion, while the highest weight gain came from the 40 mL dose. This circular approach turns farm waste into a functional feed additive that supports small farmers and reduces reliance on expensive commercial feeds.

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