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This study investigates IsCT, a cytotoxic peptide from <jats:italic>Isometroides scorpions<\/jats:italic>, for its potential application in yellow-feathered broiler production. The study began with <jats:italic>in vitro<\/jats:italic> antimicrobial susceptibility testing against major livestock pathogens (<jats:italic>Staphylococcus aureus<\/jats:italic> ATCC 6538, <jats:italic>Salmonella typhimurium<\/jats:italic> ATCC 14028, <jats:italic>Escherichia coli<\/jats:italic> ATCC 25922, and <jats:italic>Streptococcus agalactiae<\/jats:italic> ATCC 13813), followed by biosafety evaluations using chicken erythrocytes and Kunming mice. A feeding trial with 360 broilers assigned birds to six dietary treatments: basal diet control, IsCT supplementation at 25, 50, 100, or 200 mg\/kg, and a ciprofloxacin control (50 mg\/kg). IsCT exhibited concentration-dependent antibacterial activity with no hemolytic effects and demonstrated biosafety in murine models. During days 1\u201321 and 22\u201342, IsCT supplementation significantly improved feed conversion efficiency, carcass quality, immunoglobulin levels, and intestinal development in broilers. 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