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The 42-day trial was divided into stage 1 (days 1\u201321) and stage 2 (days 22\u201342). In stage 1, the broilers fed standard-nutrient SPF showed higher final body weight (FBW) and lower dry matter feed conversion ratio (DMFCR) than those fed CPF (p &lt; 0.05), along with enhanced liver antioxidant capacity, reduced serum uric acid (UA) and creatinine (CREA), and improved intestinal morphology and disaccharidase activities compared with the CPF group. In stage 2, continued SPF feeding increased abdominal fat, serum total cholesterol (TC), and liver malondialdehyde (MDA) and reduced intestinal microbiota diversity (p &lt; 0.05). In contrast, the broilers switched to HPF in stage 2 achieved growth performance comparable to that of the broilers fed SPF throughout both stages (TG3) but without health impairment. Low-nutrient SPF maintained growth despite reduced protein levels but increased dysbiosis risk. 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