The review presents information on non-starch polysaccharides (NSPs), the major antinutritive factors found in cereals and a variety of other feed ingredients. The unique characteristics of these compounds and their effects on the utilisation of other dietary components are highlighted. The effects of NSP on the gross weight of the gastrointestinal tract, mucosal structure and function are examined and some reference is made to other species on which more research has been conducted. More research is required into the effects of NSPs on the integrity of the intestinal mucosa in poultry. Such information may assist in the development of breeding and management strategies to reduce the effects of NSPs.
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