World s Veterinary Journal,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
14(3), P. 400 - 408
Published: Sept. 30, 2024
Feed
was
crucial
for
achieving
optimal
productivity
in
broiler
chickens,
which
required
ongoing
monitoring
of
its
quantity
and
quality.
The
present
study
aimed
to
evaluate
the
effects
nanoliquid
extracts
from
Andrographis
paniculata
Moringa
oleifera
used
as
photobiotic
on
performance
carcass
quality
chickens.
research
involved
128
were
divided
into
four
treatment
groups,
each
with
replications
eight
treatments
included
a
control
group
(T0),
0.25%
nano
liquid
extract
mixture
(T1),
0.50%
(T2),
0.75%
(T3).
utilized
an
vivo
method
analysed
data
using
completely
randomized
design.
level
determined
based
chicken
(feed
consumption,
body
weight,
feed
conversion
ratio
(FCR),
income-over-feed
cost
(IOFC))
(carcass
percentage,
cooking
loss,
meat
color,
water-holding
capacity,
texture).
findings
indicated
that
addition
combined
(1:1,
w/w)
nano-liquid
chickens’
significantly
influenced
FCR,
IOFC.
However,
there
no
significant
effect
consumption.
Furthermore,
use
combination
had
impact
all
parameters
beyond
*b
color.
It
concluded
yielded
most
favorable
outcomes
Keywords:
paniculata,
Broiler
chicken,
Carcass
quality,
oleifera,
Nano
liquid,
Performance.
Frontiers in Animal Science,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
6
Published: March 26, 2025
Introduction
Heat
stress
impairs
broiler
performance
and
exacerbates
oxidative
stress.
Hemp
(
Cannabis
sativa
L.
)
contains
cannabidiol
(CBD)
other
bioactive
compounds
with
antioxidant,
anti-inflammatory,
immunomodulatory
properties,
which
may
enhance
health
status
overall
in
broilers.
This
study
aimed
to
investigate
the
effects
of
dietary
micronized
hemp
fiber
(MHF)
supplementation
on
vitro
nutrient
digestibility,
cecal
fermentation,
antioxidant
enzyme
activity,
lysosomal
function,
productivity
finisher
broilers
reared
under
a
thermal
environment.
Methods
At
21
days
age,
210
uniform
body
weight
were
randomly
allocated
three
treatments:
basal
diet
(CON),
diets
supplemented
MHF
at
0.75%
(L-MHF)
or
1.50%
(H-MHF).
Birds
had
ad
libitum
access
until
42
age.
Results
Compared
CON,
there
was
no
effect
(p
>
0.05)
true
digestibility
dry
matter,
organic
crude
protein,
ether
extract,
gross
energy.
Similarly,
gas
production
various
incubation
times
rate
extent
from
fermentation
did
not
differ
0.05).
However,
analysis
revealed
that
total
volatile
fatty
acid
(VFA)
concentrations,
including
acetic,
propionic,
butyric
acids,
significantly
higher
<
0.01)
L-MHF
H-MHF
groups.
Microbiological
increased
bacterial
counts,
lactic
bacteria,
Enterococcus
sp.
populations,
coupled
reduced
E.
coli
counts
There
significant
0.001)
improvement
final
average
daily
gain
group
compared
CON
Feed
conversion
ratio
lowest
across
all
measured
periods,
while
feed
intake
remained
unaffected
Except
for
wing
group,
dressing
percentage
major
cuts
Antioxidant
activity
enhanced
MHF-groups,
catalase,
superoxide
dismutase,
glutathione
peroxidase
activities
observed
lysozyme
group.
Conclusion
Dietary
improved
profiles,
capacity,
metrics
These
findings
underscore
potential
as
functional
additive
production.
Frontiers in Veterinary Science,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
12
Published: April 16, 2025
Reproductive
health
is
a
critical
determinant
of
livestock
productivity
and
economic
sustainability.
However,
it
often
compromised
by
infectious
diseases,
environmental
stressors,
nutritional
deficits.
Phytogenic
extracts-bioactive
compounds
derived
from
medicinal
plants-have
emerged
as
sustainable
alternatives
to
synthetic
antibiotics
hormones,
exhibiting
antimicrobial,
antioxidant,
immunomodulatory
properties.
These
extracts
influence
key
reproductive
processes
such
follicular
development,
oocyte
maturation,
endometrial
while
mitigating
the
detrimental
effects
oxidative
stress
pathogenic
infections.
Recent
findings
suggest
that
phytogenic
extract
can
enhance
performance,
improve
quality,
support
pregnancy
outcomes.
Despite
growing
body
evidence,
optimal
application
strategies
full
breadth
their
biological
remain
insufficiently
explored.
This
review
focuses
on
molecular
mechanisms
modulated
extracts,
particularly
in
context
hormone
regulation,
immune
modulation,
mitigation.
We
also
identify
knowledge
gaps
propose
future
research
directions
optimize
use
approach
enhancing
health.
World s Veterinary Journal,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
14(3), P. 400 - 408
Published: Sept. 30, 2024
Feed
was
crucial
for
achieving
optimal
productivity
in
broiler
chickens,
which
required
ongoing
monitoring
of
its
quantity
and
quality.
The
present
study
aimed
to
evaluate
the
effects
nanoliquid
extracts
from
Andrographis
paniculata
Moringa
oleifera
used
as
photobiotic
on
performance
carcass
quality
chickens.
research
involved
128
were
divided
into
four
treatment
groups,
each
with
replications
eight
treatments
included
a
control
group
(T0),
0.25%
nano
liquid
extract
mixture
(T1),
0.50%
(T2),
0.75%
(T3).
utilized
an
vivo
method
analysed
data
using
completely
randomized
design.
level
determined
based
chicken
(feed
consumption,
body
weight,
feed
conversion
ratio
(FCR),
income-over-feed
cost
(IOFC))
(carcass
percentage,
cooking
loss,
meat
color,
water-holding
capacity,
texture).
findings
indicated
that
addition
combined
(1:1,
w/w)
nano-liquid
chickens’
significantly
influenced
FCR,
IOFC.
However,
there
no
significant
effect
consumption.
Furthermore,
use
combination
had
impact
all
parameters
beyond
*b
color.
It
concluded
yielded
most
favorable
outcomes
Keywords:
paniculata,
Broiler
chicken,
Carcass
quality,
oleifera,
Nano
liquid,
Performance.
