Comparative effects of corn, wheat, and barley diets on broiler growth performance, carcass traits, meat quality, and consumer sensory evaluation

Moderate inclusion of wheat (12%-20%) or barley (8%-15%) in enzyme-supplemented diets did not affect growth performance, carcass yield, meat physicochemical traits, or consumer sensory acceptance. Wheat might be used strategically to reduce abdominal fat, while corn remains preferred when enhanced yellowness is desired. These findings support the practical use of wheat and barley as viable alternatives to corn in commercial broiler feeding programs.