scholarly journals PSIX-35 Alternatives to antibiotic supplementation on broiler performance under highland conditions

2019 ◽  
Vol 97 (Supplement_3) ◽  
pp. 343-343
Author(s):  
Rodolfo Riboty ◽  
Christian H Ponce
Keyword(s):  
Block Design ◽  
Dietary Treatment ◽  
Negative Control ◽  
Feed Additive ◽  
Feeding Period ◽  
Limited Information ◽  
Feed Conversion ◽  
Growth Promoters ◽  
Broiler Performance ◽  
Health Challenge

Abstract There is limited information on performance and gut microbiota balance response to alternatives to antibiotics growth promoters on broiler at high altitude and level of health challenge. Therefore, Two experiments were conducted to evaluate the effects of alternatives to antibiotics supplementation on broiler performance and health at 2500 m.a.s.l. In, Exp. 1, a total of 1080 day-old Cobb-500 male broilers were used in a completely randomized block design. Eight experimental diets containing 1) Negative Control (NC), 2) Bacitracin methylene Disalicylate at 55 mg/kg (BMD), 3) Direct fed microbial at 750 mg/kg (DFM) 2x1011 CFU/kg of lactic acid bacteria, 4) a blend of essential oils (150 mg/kg; EO), 5) combination of permeabilizers, organic acids and phytochemicals (0.1%, CN), 6) DFM+EO, 7) DFM+CN, and 8) EO +CN. Performance was evaluated through the feeding period of 42 d with a new litter. There were no significant differences in performance nor mortality rate during the whole feeding period. In, Exp. 2, 1232 one-day-old Cobb-500 male chicks were randomly divided into 56 experimental units and exposed to similar treatments as described on Exp. 1. Performance variables, and cecal-microbiota population were evaluated during 42-d with a re-used litter. Overall, daily gain was increased for BMD, DFM, and EO+CN compared to NC (P < 0.05). Feed intake was not altered by dietary treatment (P = 0.892). Feed conversion rate was improved by BMD and EO compared to NC (P < 0.05). Total coliform, and E. coli population was increased by DFM and CN compared to NC (P < 0.005). Total Enterobacteriacea was not altered by dietary treatment with exception of EO, that increased its population compared to remaining treatments (P < 0.001). Data form this experiments suggest that positive effect of organic feed additive supplementation, especially EO, depend on bird health challenge at high altitudes.

scholarly journals Phytogenic additive as an alternative to growth promoters in broiler chickens

2009 ◽  
Vol 39 (2) ◽  
pp. 522-527 ◽  
Author(s):  
Gerson Neudí Scheuermann ◽  
Anildo Cunha Junior ◽  
Lucas Cypriano ◽  
Alexandre Mossate Gabbi
Keyword(s):  
Body Weight ◽  
Broiler Chickens ◽  
Positive Control ◽  
Negative Control ◽  
Feed Additive ◽  
Broiler Chicks ◽  
Growth Promoter ◽  
Feed Conversion ◽  
Growth Promoters ◽  
The Cost

This study evaluated a phytogenic feed additive for broiler chickens. A total of 1,632 broiler chicks were distributed into four treatments: negative control (without growth promoter); positive control (avilamycine, 10ppm + colistin, 15ppm); and two alternative treatments with 150ppm of phytogenic additive, one with a reduced Ca and P levels diet (PA-R1) and the other with lower energy, and amino acids, besides Ca and P (PA-R2). The trial was conducted with 12 replicates, each consisted of a pen with 34 birds. The alternative diets showed body weight intermediate to the two controls at 42 days, with no significant (P>0.05) treatment effect on feed conversion ratio. No treatment differences (P>0.05) on carcass yield and composition was observed. There was a tendency of abdominal fat lipids saturation, when the phytogenic additive was used, as possible consequence of a decreased level of soybean oil in the diets. A difference (P<0.001) on ingredient consumption profile was observed between the treatments. All together, this study showed a possibility to reduce the cost of total feed used to produce a broilers or a ton of body weight by the utilization of the tested phytogenic additive.

Efficiency of a prebiotic and a plant extract alone or in combination on broiler performance and intestinal physiology

2008 ◽  
Vol 88 (4) ◽  
pp. 623-629 ◽  
Author(s):  
Pablo Catalá-Gregori ◽  
Serge Mallet ◽  
Angélique Travel ◽  
Juan Orengo ◽  
Michel Lessire
Keyword(s):  
Digestive Tract ◽  
Plant Extract ◽  
Volatile Fatty Acids ◽  
Body Weight Gain ◽  
Negative Control ◽  
Growth Promoter ◽  
Feed Conversion ◽  
Growth Promoters ◽  
Broiler Performance ◽  
Tract Function

A 36-d trial was conducted to evaluate two potential alternatives to antibiotic growth promoters in broilers. The products tested were a prebiotic (PROFEED®) and a plant extract (XTRACT™). Ross male broiler performance and digestive tract function responses were studied. To evaluate the effect of these potential alternatives alone or in combination, seven diets were tested: positive control avilamycin 10 ppm (PC); negative control antibiotic-free (NC); NC + PROFEED® 600 ppm (P); NC + XTRACT™ 100 ppm (X); NC + PROFEED®/XTRACT™ 600/100 ppm (XPH); NC + PROFEED® /XTRACT™ 450/75 ppm (XPM); NC + PROFEED®/XTRACT™ 300/50 ppm (XPL). From 22 to 36 d of age, body weight gain (BWG) was improved by P, X, and XPM compared with NC (P < 0.05). Throughout the trial, broilers fed PC, P, X and XPL had a better feed conversion ratio (FCR) than those fed NC (P < 0.1). No relevant negative effect was observed for the parameters relative to the digestive tract function: ileal histomorphometry, anaerobic sulphite-reducing bacteria count (ASR), intestinal and caecal pH, caecal volatile fatty acids production (VFA) and litter score (LS). With the higher mixture dose (XPH), no improvement in broiler performance was observed, suggesting no synergistic effect of the two additives. Key words: Broiler, antibiotic growth promoter, plant extract, prebiotic

scholarly journals Effects of dietary phytogenic supplementation on performance, semen quality and serum biochemical of rabbits

2020 ◽  
Author(s):  
Ahmed A.A. Abdel-Wareth ◽  
Abdallah E. Metwally
Keyword(s):  
Semen Quality ◽  
Body Weight Gain ◽  
Basal Diet ◽  
Negative Control ◽  
Feed Additive ◽  
Resistant Bacteria ◽  
Feed Conversion ◽  
Growth Promoters ◽  
Study Results ◽  
Serum Biochemical

Abstract Background Recently, restrict the use of antibiotic growth promoters by several countries and the menace of antibiotic resistant bacteria has forced to look for alternatives in rabbits. This study aimed to assess the efficiency of thyme essential oil (TEO) as a novel feed additive to dietary antibiotic to improve productive, reproductive performance and serum biochemical of male rabbit. Methods A total of one hundred and fifty 70-day-old male Californian rabbits were assigned to five dietary treatments including a basal diet as a negative control (NC), a basal diet was supplemented with an antibiotic as positive control (PC) and the basal diet was supplemented with 60, 120 or 180 mg/kg of TEO. The experiment period lasted for 60 days. Results Supplementation of TEO levels significantly (P < 0.01) increased body weight gain (BWG) and improved feed conversion ratio (FCR) of male Californian rabbits compared to NC and PC groups. Likewise, the TEO significantly improved semen characteristics of rabbits compared to NC and PC groups. Serum testosterone, aspartate transaminase (AST), alanine transaminase (ALT), urea and creatinine were improved by supplementations of thyme essential compared to NC and PC. Conclusions Based on the study results, TEO levels up to 180 mg/kg have the potential to improve productive and reproductive performances of Californian male rabbits.

scholarly journals Evaluación de tres levaduras provenientes de ecosistemas colombianos en la alimentación de pollos de engorde

2009 ◽  
Vol 10 (1) ◽  
pp. 102 ◽  
Author(s):  
Natalia López Hernández ◽  
Germán Afanador Téllez ◽  
Claudia Janeth Ariza Nieto
Keyword(s):  
Negative Control Group ◽  
Negative Control ◽  
Feed Additives ◽  
Feed Additive ◽  
Control Group ◽  
Feed Conversion ◽  
Final Body Weight ◽  
Broiler Performance ◽  
Functional Additives ◽  
Los Grupos

<p>Una estrategia para mejorar la salud del tracto gastrointestinal en pollos de engorde es incluir productos novedosos como los aditivos funcionales entre los que se encuentran las levaduras, caracterizadas por su papel beneficioso en la salud animal. En este estudio se evaluó el valor nutricional de tres cepas nativas de levaduras, aisladas de frutales de Colombia. Se utilizaron 240 pollos machos para evaluar los efectos de levaduras en el desempeño, calidad de la canal, parámetros hematológicos y del corazón. Los pollos se distribuyeron al azar en seis tratamientos: tres diferentes levaduras nativas (0,5% inclusión en la dieta), dos controles positivos (inclusión de dos levaduras comerciales) y un grupo control negativo sin levaduras. Las aves que fueron alimentadas con las levaduras comerciales presentaron menor consumo de alimento total (-73,7 g) comparado con los grupos a los que se les suministró levaduras nativas. Por consiguiente, el peso corporal final fue más alto para los grupos de levaduras nativas comparado con las levaduras comerciales (98,9 g/ave, <em>p </em>&lt; 0,01). Los pollos alimentados con levaduras presentaron mejor conversión comparados con el grupo control. El peso de la canal y la pechuga fueron más altos para los grupos alimentados con levaduras (<em>p </em>&lt; 0,05). Se concluye que las levaduras nativas pueden tener un efecto beneficioso en el desempeño de pollos de engorde, y algunas levaduras nativas podrían mejorar las características de calidad de carne como la terneza. Aunque se requiere mayor investigación, pueden considerarse las levaduras nativas como aditivos funcionales prometedores para los pollos de engorde.  </p><p> </p><p><strong>Evaluation of three native Colombian yeasts as feed additives for broilers</strong>  </p><p>A strategy to improve the health of the gastrointestinal tract in broilers is to include novel products such as functional feed additives. Among these, yeasts have been recently reported to play a beneficial role as a feed additive. The objective of this study was to evaluate the nutritional value of three strains of yeasts, isolated from native fruits in Colombia. A total of 240 male broilers were used, and the effects of yeasts on performance, carcass quality, blood and heart parameters were evaluated. Chicks were randomly distributed in six treatments: three different native yeasts (0.5% of inclusion in the diet), two positive controls added with commercial yeasts and a negative control group without yeasts. Chicks fed with yeasts commercial had lower total feed intake (-73.7 g) compared with the native yeast groups. Therefore, final body weight was higher for the native yeast groups compared with the commercial yeasts (98.9 g/bird, <em>p </em>&lt; 0.01). Chicks fed native yeasts tended to have better feed conversion ratio (intake/gain) compared with the control group. Carcass and breast weights were higher for the yeasts groups (<em>p </em>&lt; 0.05). It is concluded that native yeasts can have a beneficial effect on broiler performance, and some native yeasts could also improve meat quality traits such as shear force. Although more research is required, native yeasts should be regarded as relevant and promising functional additives for broilers. </p>

scholarly journals Effect of a Feed Additive based on Papaveracea Roots and Nanoclays on Broiler Performance

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
J.G. Vicente-Martínez ◽  
J.M. Pinos-Rodriguez ◽  
J.C. García-López ◽  
V.R. León-Cabada ◽  
J.M. Martínez-Hernández ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Body Weight ◽  
Feed Intake ◽  
Average Daily Gain ◽  
Feed Additive ◽  
Free Access ◽  
Feed Conversion ◽  
Growth Promoters ◽  
Final Body Weight ◽  
Broiler Performance ◽  
Daily Gain

Background: Due to the resistance that various pathogens have developed to the unplanned use of antibiotic growth promoters (AGPs) and the risk to consumers health that this implies, AGPs could be replaced by natural products such as plants, essential oils or extracts. The current study was aimed to investigate the effects of a feed additive based on papaveraceae roots and nanoclays (Sangromix 10x®) on broiler performance. Methods: One hundred and twenty Cobb broilers one d old, were randomly assigned to a diet without additive or with additive at 20 g/t during 49 d. Broilers had free access to concentrate and fresh water and were weighed daily. Feed intake and body weight was measured daily and where used to estimate average daily gain and feed conversion ratio. Result: Broilers that received Sangromix 10x®, had higher final body weight, total gain, average daily gain and better feed conversion value as compared with broilers with no additive. The additive did not affect feed intake. The inclusion of Sangromix 10x® increased final body weight and improved feed conversion value and it can be concluded that is an efficient alternative for broiler production. Nevertheless, further research is required to determine their effect on meat and carcass quality, internal organs and blood biochemistry.

scholarly journals Effect of dietary copper sources on performance, gastric ghrelin-RNA expression, and growth hormone concentrations in serum in piglets

2019 ◽  
Vol 97 (10) ◽  
pp. 4242-4247 ◽  
Author(s):  
Ricardo Gonzalez-Esquerra ◽  
Raquel B Araujo ◽  
Douglas Haese ◽  
Joao L Kill ◽  
Anderson F Cunha ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Growth Hormone ◽  
Copper Chloride ◽  
Block Design ◽  
Control Diet ◽  
Phase 1 ◽  
Serum Levels ◽  
Control Group ◽  
Feed Conversion ◽  
Growth Promoters ◽  
Serum Growth Hormone

Abstract Two performance studies were conducted to investigate the effects of 3 different sources of Cu on production parameters of piglets. A total of 256 piglets weaned at 24 ± 2 d were randomly allocated into 4 treatments with 10 or 8 replicates per treatment of 4 or 3 piglets per pen in Exp. 1 and 2, respectively. The experimental period was divided into 3 feeding phases: Phase 1 (24 to 35 d), Phase 2 (36 to 49 d), and Phase 3 (50 to 70 d). Treatments included a Control group (fed 10 mg/kg of Cu from CuSO4), a group fed 160 mg/kg of either CuSO4 (CuSO4-160) or tri-basic copper chloride (TBCC), and a group fed Cu methionine hydroxy analogue chelated (Cu-MHAC) at 150, 80, and 50 mg/kg in Phases 1, 2, and 3, respectively. The methionine value of Cu-MHAC was accounted during diet formulation to achieve the same levels of methionine across treatments. Phases 1 and 2 diets contained 2,200 and 1,500 ppm of ZnO, respectively; and antibiotics were used as growth promoters. Performance parameters were analyzed as completely randomized block design, in which each experiment was considered as a block. In trial 2, blood serum and mucosal samples, from the fundic region of the stomach, were collected from 1 piglet per replicate at day 70 and tested for serum growth hormone levels (GH) and ghrelin mRNA expression, respectively. The contrast between Cu-MHAC vs. CuSO4-160 + TBCC showed that piglets fed Cu-MHAC exhibited better feed conversion ratio (FCR) in all feeding phases compared with feeding inorganic Cu (P < 0.05). Overall, feeding Cu-MHAC improved body weight (BW), BW gain, feed intake (FI), and FCR vs. Control diet fed piglets; yet, it improved BW and FCR vs. TBCC fed piglets, and improved BW, BW gain, and FI vs. CuSO4-160 fed piglets (P < 0.05). Feeding TBCC promoted similar performance than feeding CuSO4-160, regardless of age (P > 0.05). Both ghrelin expression and growth hormone serum levels were significantly increased by feeding Cu-MHAC vs. Control diet fed animals (P < 0.01). Feeding CuSO4-160 upregulated ghrelin expression vs. Control (P < 0.01) while GH serum levels and ghrelin expression did no change by feeding TBCC compared with Control diet fed animals (P > 0.05). It was concluded that feeding Cu-MHAC at the levels tested herein can improve growth performance of piglets beyond feeding 160 ppm of either CuSO4 or TBCC, which may be partially explained by the increased expression of ghrelin and GH serum levels.

scholarly journals Perspectives for rare earth elements as feed additive in livestock — A review

2020 ◽  
Vol 33 (3) ◽  
pp. 373-381 ◽  
Author(s):  
Hujaz Tariq ◽  
Amit Sharma ◽  
Srobana Sarkar ◽  
Lamella Ojha ◽  
Ravi Prakash Pal ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Rare Earth ◽  
Rare Earth Elements ◽  
Feed Additives ◽  
Egg Laying ◽  
Farm Animals ◽  
Feed Additive ◽  
Feed Conversion ◽  
Growth Promoters ◽  
Potential Growth ◽  
Safe Alternative

There is a need for newer feed additives due to legal prohibition on inclusion of growth promoting antibiotics in livestock diets in several countries due to antimicrobial resistance. In this context, rare earth elements (REE) have gained attention among animal nutritionists as potential growth promoters. Currently, several studies have reported better weight gain, milk production, egg laying capacity and feed conversion efficiency among different breeds of farm animals following supplementation with REE, with however largely inconsistent results. Furthermore, REE supplementation has also shown to improve ruminal fibrolytic and proteolytic activities as well as flavor of meat with negligible residues in edible tissue, however the mechanism behind this action is still unclear. According to existing research, due to their poor absorption and similarity with calcium REE might exert their action locally on gut microbial populations within the gastrointestinal tract (GIT). Moreover, REE have also shown anti-inflammatory, anti-oxidative as well as immune stimulating effects. The present review aims to broaden the knowledge about use of REE as feed additives for livestock and sum up efficacy of REE supplementation on performance and health of animals by comparing the findings. Till date, researches with REE have shown properties that make them a promising, new and safe alternative feed additive but further exploration is recommended to optimize effects and clarify discrepancy of various results before practical proposals can be drafted.

scholarly journals Dietary Resin Acid Concentrate Improved Performance of Broiler Chickens and Litter Quality in Three Experiments

Animals ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 11 (11) ◽  
pp. 3045
Author(s):  
Krzysztof Lipiński ◽  
Juhani Vuorenmaa ◽  
Magdalena Mazur-Kuśnirek ◽  
Katarzyna Sartowska-Żygowska ◽  
Hannele Kettunen
Keyword(s):  
Broiler Chickens ◽  
Litter Quality ◽  
Resin Acid ◽  
Efficiency Index ◽  
Resin Acids ◽  
Feed Consumption ◽  
Feed Additive ◽  
Feed Conversion ◽  
Broiler Performance ◽  
Improved Performance

Dietary coniferous resin acids have previously been suggested to support the intestinal integrity of broiler chickens by reducing mucosal collagen degradation. The present study examined the effects of resin acid concentrate (RAC) on broiler performance and litter quality. In trial 1, RAC was added to diets at 0, 125, 250, or 1250 g/ton, while in trials 2 and 3, RAC dosing was 0 or 175 g/ton. Bird weight, feed consumption, mortality, feed conversion ratio (FCR), European Efficiency Index (EEI), litter moisture, and footpad dermatitis (FPD) lesions were measured. In trial 1, RAC at 125 and 250 g/ton improved weight gain and EEI, while RAC at 1250 g/ton group did not differ from control. Feed consumption, FCR, FPD scores and mortality were similar in all treatments, but litter quality was improved by all doses of RAC. In trials 2 and 3, RAC increased the final weight of birds, improved FCR, EEI, and litter quality, but had no effects in other parameters. In summary, RAC at 125–250 g/ton improved bird performance and thus shows promise as a feed additive. The dryer litter in RAC treatments may suggest improved intestinal condition as a response to in-feed resin acids.

scholarly journals Influence of phytogenic feed additives and prebiotic in vegetable protein based diet on broiler performance

2018 ◽  
Vol 28 (4) ◽  
pp. 323-330 ◽  
Author(s):  
HR Tanzim ◽  
GB Das ◽  
M Ahmad ◽  
M Barua ◽  
K Islam
Keyword(s):  
Body Weight ◽  
Weight Gain ◽  
Feed Intake ◽  
Vegetable Protein ◽  
Experimental Period ◽  
Feed Additives ◽  
Feed Additive ◽  
Control Group ◽  
Feed Conversion ◽  
Broiler Performance

This study was conducted to determine the effect of phytogenic feed additive and prebiotic on vegetable protein base diet in broiler performance.  A total of 90 chicks (Cobb-500) were weighted and randomly assigned to the three treatment groups (To, T1 and T2) and supplemented with either phytogenic feed additives or prebiotic and reared for 28 days. Data on live body weight, body weight gain, feed intake and feed conversion (FC) were taken at weekly interval. Results revealed that significant (P<0.05) increase in live body weight of broilers was evident in both phytogenic feed additive and prebiotic supplemented groups comparing to the control group at 4th weeks of age. No significant (P>0.05) differences were found in live weight gain among the treatment groups on weekly intervals along the whole experimental period. However, significant differences (P<0.05) were evident on cumulative weight gain at 3rd and 4th weeks of age. In case of feed intake at the age of 3rd and 4th weeks, significant (P<0.05) differences were obtained with decreased feed intake in both phytogenic feed additive and prebiotic supplemented groups comparing to the control group. In case of feed conversion (FC), there were significant (P<0.05) differences among the groups on 1st week and 4th week of age. Best FC was accounted for prebiotic supplemented group along the whole experimental period. The survivability rates were 96.67%, 100% and 100% in control group, phytogenic feed additive and prebiotic supplemented group respectively. Results finally showed that vegetable protein when supplemented with phytogenic prebiotic feed additives and prebiotic c an additive beneficial effect on performance of when compared to non-supplemented control diet. So, ration using vegetable protein mixed with phytogenic feed additives or prebiotic can be recommended for broiler.Progressive Agriculture 28 (4): 323-330, 2017

scholarly journals Evaluation of the supplementation of a feed additive as a potential protector against the adverse effects of 2.5 ppm T-2 toxin on growing broiler chickens

2016 ◽  
Vol 68 (3) ◽  
pp. 709-715 ◽  
Author(s):  
G.J. Diaz ◽  
M.L. Vargas ◽  
A. Cortés
Keyword(s):  
Adverse Effects ◽  
Broiler Chickens ◽  
Digestive System ◽  
Body Weight Gain ◽  
Relative Weight ◽  
Experimental Treatment ◽  
Additive Group ◽  
Negative Control ◽  
Feed Additive ◽  
Feed Conversion

ABSTRACT A trial was conducted to evaluate a feed additive containing epoxidase activity from a bacterium (Mycofix-S) as a potential protection against the adverse effects of 2.5 ppm dietary T-2 toxin in male growing broiler chickens. A total of 144 one-day-old Ross 308 male chicks were individually wing-banded and allotted into each of the four experimental groups. Group 1: negative control, no T-2 toxin or additive; group 2: Mycofix-S, 2.5 g/kg; group 3: positive control, 2.5 ppm T-2 toxin; group 4: 2.5 ppm T-2 toxin + 2.5 g/kg Mycofix-S. Feed and water were provided ad libitum for 28 days (days 1 to 28 of age). Each experimental treatment was replicated 6 times, with 6 birds per replicate pen. Response variables included performance parameters, serum activity of alkaline phosphatase (ALP) and amylase, relative weight of selected organs and histology of the upper digestive system. T-2 toxin at 2.5 ppm significantly (P = 0.016) decreased the 28-day body weight gain and cumulative feed intake without affecting feed conversion. The feed additive counteracted these adverse effects. Serum enzyme activities were not significantly (P>0.05) affected for the four experimental groups but when data from the groups receiving T-2 toxin was pooled and compared against the pooled data from groups without the toxin a significant decrease in amylase activity was observed in chickens receiving T-2 toxin. The histological examination of the upper digestive system revealed lesions in mouth, esophagus, proventriculus, gizzard and duodenum in the chickens fed T-2 toxin without the additive. Chickens fed T-2 toxin plus the additive showed lesions in the same tissues except in the duodenum. The results of the present study show that the addition of 2.5 g/kg of the feed additive tested protects against adverse effects on performance and also the integrity of the duodenal mucosa.

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