scholarly journals Effects of Light Intensity on the Growth Performance, Blood Parameter and Immune Status of Broiler Chicks

2021 ◽  
Vol 48 (3) ◽  
pp. 143-150
Author(s):  
Hee-Jin Kim ◽  
Jiseon Son ◽  
Jin-Joo Jeon ◽  
Hyun-Soo Kim ◽  
Are-Sun You ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Light Intensity ◽  
Growth Performance ◽  
Immune Status ◽  
Broiler Chicks ◽  
Blood Parameter

Effect of bee pollen on growth performance, intestinal morphometry and immune status of broiler chicks

2015 ◽  
Author(s):  
A. R. Fazayeli-Rad ◽  
N. Afzali ◽  
H. Farhangfar ◽  
M. R. Asghari
Keyword(s):  
Growth Performance ◽  
Immune Status ◽  
Broiler Chicks ◽  
Bee Pollen ◽  
Intestinal Morphometry

Effect of dietary citric acid, flavomycin and their combination on the performance, tibia ash and immune status of broiler

2010 ◽  
Vol 90 (1) ◽  
pp. 57-63 ◽  
Author(s):  
M N Haque ◽  
K M.S. Islam ◽  
M A Akbar ◽  
R Chowdhury ◽  
M Khatun ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Weight Gain ◽  
Citric Acid ◽  
Growth Performance ◽  
Feed Intake ◽  
Immune Status ◽  
Live Weight ◽  
Broiler Chicks ◽  
Growth Promoter ◽  
Carcass Yield ◽  
Tibia Ash

The goal of this research was to investigate the effect of citric acid (CA), the antibiotic growth promoter flavomycin (FL) and their combination on the growth performance, tibia ash and immune status of broilers. One hundred and sixty straight run day-old broiler chicks (Hubbard Classic) were randomly distributed into four dietary groups, with four replicate cages having 10 birds in each. Standard corn-soybean-based basal starter diet was given to control birds. Diets for other groups were further fortified by 0.5% CA, 0.001% FL and their combination (0.5% CA plus 0.001% FL). On day 35, CA and its combination (CA + FL) group had 17 and 12% increase in live weight compared with control, respectively (P < 0.05). Total live weight on day 35 was 1141, 1337, 1169, and 1275 g bird-1 in different groups, respectively (P < 0.05). Cumulative feed intake was higher (P < 0.05) in CA and its combination (CA + FL) compared with the control and FL groups on day 28. Supplementation with CA improved (P > 0.05) feed conversion ratio [FCR; feed intake (kg):weight gain (kg)] compared with FL and its combination (CA + FL). Carcass yield was increased (P > 0.05) due to the addition of CA and its combination (CA + FL). Tibia ash content in the CA group (59.0) was higher (P < 0.05) than in the control (53.6%), FL (53.1%) and their combination (57.1%). The lymphocyte cells associated with immunity in the lymphoid organs (caecal tonsil, bursa Fabricius and ileum) were more densely populated, suggesting an increased level of innate immunity in the CA group. Overall mortality was low (1.25%), and there were no treatment-related effects on mortality. Citric acid reduced the pH of formulated feeds, but mild reduction was found in the pH of the faeces. Dietary supplementation of 0.5% CA increase weight gain, feed intake, tibia ash deposition and non-specific immunity (P < 0.05) as well as feed efficiency and carcass yield (P > 0.05) of broilers. Citric acid has potential as a growth promoter to replace the antibiotic growth promoter FL.Key words: Citric acid, flavomycin, growth performance, immunity, tibia ash, broiler

Effects of feeding Isomaltooligosaccharides on the growth performance, carcass traits and immune response of broiler chickens

2014 ◽  
Vol 3 (1) ◽  
pp. 150-157
Author(s):  
Khalid M. Gaafar
Keyword(s):  
Immune Response ◽  
Growth Performance ◽  
Broiler Chickens ◽  
Carcass Traits ◽  
Dietary Supplementation ◽  
Control Group ◽  
Broiler Chicks ◽  
Feed Conversion ◽  
Flu Vaccine ◽  
Lipids Profile

The research was conducted to study the effect of feeding broiler chickens on diets containing isomaltooligosaccharides on the growth performance, carcass traits and immune response. 90-one day old broiler chicks were used according to completely randomized two treatment groups and one control, 30 birds each. Birds fed ad-libitum on basal starter and grower-finisher diets for 35 day. Diets of treatment`s groups contained 0.5 g/Kg and 1 g/Kg of Isomaltooligosaccharides, while the control group fed on the basal diets without Isomaltooligosaccharides supplementation. Dietary supplementation of broiler chickens with Isomaltooligosaccharides improved body weight, feed conversion, carcass traits, two lymphoid organs weight and log antibody titer against avian flu vaccine. Most of the highest values were for birds fed low levels of Isomaltooligosaccharides. Feed intake decreases as Isomaltooligosaccharides level increases. Dietary supplementation with Isomaltooligosaccharides did not affect the lipids profile (triglycerides, total cholesterol, LDL and HDL), however the blood VLDL levels decreased with increased levels of Malondialdehyde and Glutathione reductase. Collectively, Dietary supplementation of broiler chickens with 0.5 g/Kg diet of Isomaltooligosaccharides improved growth performance, carcass traits and immune status.

scholarly journals Supplementing Garlic Nanohydrogel Optimized Growth, Gastrointestinal Integrity and Economics and Ameliorated Necrotic Enteritis in Broiler Chickens Using a Clostridium perfringens Challenge Model

Animals ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 11 (7) ◽  
pp. 2027
Author(s):  
Doaa Ibrahim ◽  
Tamer Ahmed Ismail ◽  
Eman Khalifa ◽  
Shaimaa A. Abd El-Kader ◽  
Dalia Ibrahim Mohamed ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Growth Performance ◽  
Clostridium Perfringens ◽  
Broiler Chickens ◽  
Body Weight Gain ◽  
Economic Benefits ◽  
Production Costs ◽  
Broiler Chicks ◽  
Necrotic Enteritis ◽  
Feed Conversion ◽  
Intestinal Lesion

Necrotic enteritis (NE) caused by Clostridium perfringens (C. perfringens) results in impaired bird growth performance and increased production costs. Nanotechnology application in the poultry industry to control NE outbreaks is still not completely clarified. Therefore, the efficacy of dietary garlic nano-hydrogel (G-NHG) on broilers growth performance, intestinal integrity, economic returns and its potency to alleviate C. perfringens levels using NE challenge model were addressed. A total of 1200 male broiler chicks (Ross 308) were assigned into six groups; four supplemented with 100, 200, 300 or 400 mg of G-NHG/kg diet and co-challenged with C. perfringens at 21, 22 and 23 d of age and two control groups fed basal diet with or without C. perfringens challenge. Over the total growing period, the 400 mg/kg G-NHG group had the most improved body weight gain and feed conversion efficiency regardless of challenge. Parallel with these results, the mRNA expression of genes encoding digestive enzymes (alpha 2A amylase (AMY2A), pancreatic lipase (PNLIP) and cholecystokinin (CCK)) and intestinal barriers (junctional adhesion molecule-2 (JAM-2), occludin and mucin-2 (Muc-2)) were increased in groups fed G-NHG at higher levels to be nearly similar to those in the unchallenged group. At 14 d post challenge, real-time PCR results revealed that inclusion of G-NHG led to a dose-dependently decrease in the C. perfringens population, thereby decreasing the birds’ intestinal lesion score and mortality rates. Using 400 mg/kg of G-NHG remarkably ameliorated the adverse effects of NE caused by C. perfringens challenge, which contributed to better growth performance of challenged birds with rational economic benefits.

scholarly journals Conjugated linoleic acid enhanced the immune function in broiler chicks

2005 ◽  
Vol 94 (5) ◽  
pp. 746-752 ◽  
Author(s):  
Haijun Zhang ◽  
Yuming Guo ◽  
Jianmin Yuan
Keyword(s):  
Linoleic Acid ◽  
Growth Performance ◽  
Conjugated Linoleic Acid ◽  
Antibody Production ◽  
Peripheral Blood ◽  
Lysozyme Activity ◽  
Control Group ◽  
Prostaglandin E ◽  
Broiler Chicks ◽  
Dietary Treatments

This study was undertaken to investigate the growth performance and immune responses of broiler chicks fed diets supplemented with conjugated linoleic acid (CLA). Two hundred and forty day-old Arbor Acre male broiler chicks were randomly allotted into four dietary treatments with different inclusion levels of CLA (0, 2·5, 5·0 or 10·0g pure CLA/kg) for 6 weeks. Growth performance, lysozyme activity, peripheral blood mononuclear cell (PBMC) proliferation, prostaglandin E2 (PGE2) synthesis and antibody production were investigated. There were no significant differences in growth performance among treatments (P>0·05). Chicks fed 10·0g CLA/kg diet produced 40% and 49% more lysozyme activity in serum and spleen than the control group at 21d of age (P<0·05). Dietary CLA enhanced the PBMC proliferation in response to concanavalin A at the age of 21 and 42d (P<0·05). Systemic and peripheral blood lymphocytic synthesis of PGE2 in chicks fed 10·0g CLA/kg diet was significantly decreased by 57% and 42% compared to chicks fed control diet (P<0·05). Antibody production to sheep red blood cell and bovine serum albumin were elevated in either 2·5 or 10·0g CLA/kg dietary treatments (P<0·05). The results indicated dietary CLA could enhance the immune response in broiler chicks, but did not alter the growth performance.

scholarly journals Effect of dried tangerine peel extract supplementation on the growth performance and antioxidant status of broiler chicks

2016 ◽  
Vol 15 (4) ◽  
pp. 642-648 ◽  
Author(s):  
Xian-Ren Jiang ◽  
Hai-Jun Zhang ◽  
Jing Wang ◽  
Shu-Geng Wu ◽  
Hong-Yuan Yue ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Growth Performance ◽  
Antioxidant Status ◽  
Broiler Chicks ◽  
Peel Extract

Histological alterations of small intestine and growth performance of broiler chicks after in ovo copper injection at 10 days of embryogenesis period

2021 ◽  
pp. 1-8
Author(s):  
Hanan A. Hassan ◽  
Ahmed R. Arafat ◽  
Khaled Y. Farroh ◽  
Mohamed S. Bahnas ◽  
Ibrahim El-wardany ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Small Intestine ◽  
Growth Performance ◽  
Broiler Chicks ◽  
In Ovo ◽  
Histological Alterations

scholarly journals Effect of feeding different dietary levels of energy and protein on growth performance and immune status of Vanaraja chicken in the tropic

2016 ◽  
Vol 9 (8) ◽  
pp. 893-899 ◽  
Author(s):  
Shahla Perween ◽  
Kaushalendra Kumar ◽  
Chandramoni ◽  
Sanjay Kumar ◽  
Pankaj Kumar Singh ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Growth Performance ◽  
Immune Status ◽  
Effect Of Feeding
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