Italian Journal of Animal Science,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
24(1), P. 149 - 163
Published: Dec. 27, 2024
Growing
concerns
about
antibiotic
resistance
in
the
livestock
industry
have
prompted
researchers
to
explore
alternative
solutions.
This
study
investigated
effects
of
Megathyrsus
maximus
as
a
phytobiotic
supplement
on
production
performance
and
health
Sasso
broilers
raised
tropical
environments.
216
mixed-sex
broiler
chicks
were
randomly
assigned
six
treatment
groups
(six
replicates
per
treatment):
Treatment
1
(T1)
negative
control
(no
antibiotics),
2
(T2)
positive
(100
mg/kg
oxytetracycline),
Treatments
3–6
received
1.25,
2.50,
3.75,
5.00
g/kg
M.
grass
meal
top
basal
diet,
respectively,
without
antibiotics.
At
day
56,
T6
had
highest
final
body
weight
(1.87
kg)
superior
FCR
1.93.
Nutrient
digestibility
was
optimised
at
higher
doses
maximus,
with
CP
(67.68%)
EE
(74.50%)
group
(p
<
0.001).
also
improved
intestinal
morphology,
VH:CD
all
segments.
However,
microbial
counts
carcase
characteristics
remained
largely
unaffected,
though
meat
quality
significantly
terms
reduced
drip
loss
shear
force
supplementation
levels
g/kg.
Blood
biomarkers
analysis
decreased
liver
enzyme
activity
groups,
particularly
T6,
suggests
lowered
inflammation
enhanced
function.
concludes
that
supplementation,
inclusion
level
(T6)
shows
potential
an
effective
replacement
poultry
production.
Frontiers in Microbiology,
Journal Year:
2022,
Volume and Issue:
13
Published: Oct. 13, 2022
This
study
aimed
to
investigate
the
effect
of
dietary
supplementation
with
Bopu
powder
on
intestinal
development
and
bacterial
community
composition
in
broiler
chickens.
A
total
486
1-day-old
arbor
acres
broilers
were
fed
a
basal
diet
(CON
group),
supplemented
50
mg/kg
aureomycin
(AB
or
40
(BP
group).
The
results
showed
that
BP
group
had
significantly
lower
serum
tumor
necrosis
factor-α
(TNF-α),
interleukin
(IL)-1β,
IL-6,
diamine
oxidase
concentrations
higher
IL-10
than
CON
(p
<
0.05).
Groups
AB
weight
per
unit
length
small
intestine
villus
height
0.05),
ratio
crypt
depth
groups
Compared
group,
increased
transforming
growth
concentration
mRNA
expressions
zonula
occludens-1
(ZO-1)
occludin,
decreased
mucosal
TNF-α,
IL-10,
caspase-3,
caspase-8
nuclear
factor-kappa-B
Bax/Bcl-2
mucosa
Meanwhile,
ZO-1,
secretory
immunoglobulin
A,
interferon-γ
concentrations,
glucose
transporter
type-2
sirtuin-1,
IL-1β
Dietary
trefoil
factor
family
member
superoxide
dismutase-1
bcl-2
associated
X,
reduced
casepase-9
myeloid
differentiation
primary
response-88
expression
chickens
relative
Moreover,
high-throughput
sequencing
microbial
structure
distinct
from
addition
abundances
Faecalibacterium
Colidextribacter
Therefore,
our
suggests
synergic
response
microbiota
powder,
provides
theoretical
basis
as
potential
substitute
for
antibiotics.
Frontiers in Veterinary Science,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
11
Published: May 15, 2024
The
purpose
of
the
present
study
was
to
investigate
effects
different
levels
a
Chinese
herbal
medicine
formulation
combined
with
JM113
(CHM-JM113)
on
growth
performance,
antioxidant
capacity,
organ
index,
and
intestinal
health
AA
broilers.
broiler
chicks
were
randomly
allocated
5
treatments
as
follows:
basic
diet
for
control
group,
supplemented
0.25%
CHM-JM113,
0.5%
1%
CHM-JM113
2%
treatment
respectively.
results
showed
that
addition
significantly
reduced
mortality
(
p
<
0.01)
improved
European
Broiler
Index
(EBI)
0.05),
whereas
it
had
no
significance
performance
broilers
>
0.05).
Comparing
0.5
group
index
liver,
spleen
bursa
In
terms
morphology
structure,
increased
VH
VH/CD
ratio,
decreased
CD
in
small
intestine
compared
1
additive
dose
being
more
effective
probiotics
natural
antioxidants
also
content
SOD
serum
21-day-old
0.01),
MDA
0.01).
At
42
days
age,
organism
accompanied
by
significant
increase
T-AOC
CAT
content.
effect
immunity,
we
found
or
better
expression
occludin
claudin-1
segments
For
GATA-3,
may
have
be
used
an
antibiotic
alternative
production.
Frontiers in Immunology,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
15
Published: July 19, 2024
Introduction
The
prevention
and
mitigation
of
intestinal
immune
challenge
is
crucial
for
poultry
production.
This
study
investigated
the
effects
dietary
Macleaya
cordata
extract
(MCE)
supplementation
on
injury
in
broiler
chickens
challenged
with
lipopolysaccharide
(LPS).
Methods
A
total
256
one-day-old
male
Arbor
Acres
broilers
were
randomly
divided
into
4
treatment
groups
using
a
2×2
factorial
design
2
MCE
supplemental
levels
(0
400
mg/kg)
LPS
1
mg/kg
body
weight).
experiment
lasted
21
d.
Results
discussion
results
showed
that
increased
average
daily
feed
intake
during
days
0-14.
have
an
interaction
gain
15-21.
significantly
alleviated
decreased
induced
by
LPS.
antioxidant
capacity
activity
catalase
reduced
level
malondialdehyde
jejunal
mucosa.
addition
elevated
villus
height
ratio
to
crypt
depth
ileum.
mRNA
expression
pro-inflammatory
cytokines
interleukin
(
IL
)
-6
IL-8
jejunum.
mitigated
LPS-induced
up-expression
factors
IL-1β
IL-17
abundance
probiotic
bacteria
(such
as
Lactobacillus
Blautia
pathogenic
Actinobacteriota
,
Peptostretococcaceae
Rhodococcus
),
leading
alterations
gut
microbiota
composition.
altered
several
metabolic
pathways
such
Amino
acid
metabolism,
Nucleotide
Energy
Carbohydrate
Lipid
metabolism
broilers.
In
these
pathways,
L-aspartic
acid,
L-Glutamate,
L-serine,
etc.,
phosphatidylcholine,
phosphatidylethanolamine,
thromboxane
B2,
13-(S)-HODPE,
etc.
conclusion,
effectively
improved
growth
performance
function
LPS-challenged
chickens,
probably
due
modulation
plasma
metabolites.
Poultry Science,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
104(1), P. 104671 - 104671
Published: Dec. 13, 2024
This
study
investigated
the
effect
of
isoquinoline
alkaloids
as
an
alternative
to
bacitracin
on
growth
performance,
oxidative
stress,
inflammatory
status,
and
ceca
microbiome
broilers
raised
under
high
stocking
density
(HSD).
A
total
1,500
one-day-old
male
Ross
308
chicks
were
randomly
assigned
five
treatment
groups,
with
10
replicate
pens
per
group
30
birds
pen,
for
37
days.
The
treatments
included
normal
(NSD,
birds/m²),
HSD
(15
50
ppm
Bacitracin
(BCT50),
80
(IQA80),
100
(IQA100).
From
days
11
24,
had
lower
feed
efficiency
(P
<
0.05)
compared
those
in
other
treatments.
heterophil-to-lymphocyte
ratio
malondialdehyde
levels
NSD
IQA80
BCT50
0.05).
higher
IL-6
a
villus
height
height-to-crypt
depth
groups
Serum
TNF-α
was
group.
Alpha
diversity
not
affected
by
treatments;
however,
beta
showed
reduced
microbial
diversity,
prevalence
Enterococcaceae
Peptostreptococcaceae.
enhanced
abundance
Lactobacillaceae,
Clostridiaceae,
Rikenellaceae.
increased
decreased
Rikenellaceae
respectively.
IQA100
Lachnospiraceae,
Leuconostocaceae,
Coriobacteriaceae.
altered
metabolic
pathways
related
carbohydrate
lipid
metabolism,
amino
acid
biosynthesis.
modulated
functions,
particularly
cell
wall
synthesis,
while
upregulated
involved
energy
production,
secondary
metabolite
biosynthesis,
antioxidant
production.
Both
effective
mitigating
negative
effects
immunity,
gut
health
microbiota
broilers.
Given
concerns
about
antimicrobial
resistance,
are
potent
bacitracin,
being
recommended.
Agriculture,
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
13(8), P. 1561 - 1561
Published: Aug. 4, 2023
This
study
investigated
the
effects
of
Bacillus
subtilis
BC02
supplementation
on
broiler
performance,
antioxidant
capacity,
and
cecal
microbes.
A
total
288
one-day-old
Arbor
Acres
broilers
were
randomly
divided
into
three
groups.
The
control
group
fed
a
basal
diet,
experimental
groups
diet
supplemented
with
250
500
mg/kg
(BS250
BS500),
respectively.
results
showed
that
increased
average
daily
feed
intake
but
decreased
to
gain
ratio
in
from
0
14,
28,
42
days.
Meanwhile,
BS500
significantly
triglyceride
serum
urea
nitrogen
levels
compared
BS250
(p
<
0.05).
Moreover,
improved
capacity
by
increasing
jejunum
superoxide
dismutase
glutathione,
decreasing
malondialdehyde
mRNA
expression
SOD2,
CAT,
GPX1,
Nrf2
Dietary
villus
height,
velvet
concealed
ratio,
expressions
IL-2,
IL-4,
IL-10,
IL-12
In
addition,
Bacteroidota,
Proteobacteria,
Helicobacter,
Prevotellaceae
UCG-001
0.05)
group.
conclusion,
dietary
can
improve
growth
intestinal
microflora
abundances
broilers.
Journal of Animal Science,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
102
Published: Jan. 1, 2024
Lysozyme
is
often
used
as
a
feed
additive
to
act
an
antibacterial
protein
that
boosts
the
immune
system
of
livestock
and
poultry
while
protecting
against
pathogens.
To
investigate
effects
recombinant
human
lysozyme
(rhLYZ)
from
Pichia
pastoris
chlortetracycline
on
broiler
chicken's
production
performance,
antioxidant
characteristics,
intestinal
microbiota,
total
200,
1-d-old
male
Arbor
Acres
chickens
(46.53
±
0.42
g)
were
selected
for
42-d
experiment.
Dietary
treatments
included
basal
diet
corn-soybean
meal
supplemented
with
either
0
mg/kg
(CON),
50
aureomycin
(ANT),
20
rhLYZ
(LOW),
60
(MEDIUM),
or
180
(HIGH).
Compared
CON,
MEDIUM
increased
(P
<
0.05)
average
daily
gain
(67.40
broilers
day
22
42.
In
early
(1.29)
overall
phases
(1.69),
led
reduction
in
conversion
ratio
chickens.
Furthermore,
comparison
CON
ANT,
exhibited
reduced
levels
INF-γ
tumor
necrosis
factor-α
serum.
cecum,
abundance
Monoglobus
Family_XIII_AD3011_group
was
lower
treatment
compared
CON.
Overall,
supplementation
improved
growth
nutrient
utilization
efficiency,
serum
function,
also
influencing
composition
microbiota.
This
suggests
lysozyme's
potential
replace
antibiotic
additives
feed.
Agriculture,
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
13(9), P. 1780 - 1780
Published: Sept. 8, 2023
The
current
study
aimed
to
investigate
the
effects
of
dietary
Galla
Chinensis
tannin
(GCT)
supplementation
on
antioxidant
capacity
and
gut
microbiota
composition
in
broilers.
Two
hundred
eighty-eight
Arbor
Acres
broiler
chicks
were
divided
into
CON
group
GCT
group;
each
treatment
contained
6
replicates
with
24
per
replicate
for
a
period
42
days,
fed
either
basal
diet
or
supplemented
300
mg/kg
GCT.
Results
revealed
that
significantly
increased
glutathione
peroxidase
(GSH-Px)
activity
(p
<
0.05)
decreased
malondialdehyde
(MAD)
concentrations
serum
GSH-Px
catalase
(CAT)
MDA
small
intestine.
In
addition,
up-regulated
gene
expressions
nuclear
factor
erythroid
2-related
2
(Nrf2),
heme-oxygenase
1
(HO-1),
(CAT),
peroxidase-1
(GPX1),
NAD(P)H
quinone
oxidoreductase
1(NQO1).
High-throughput
sequencing
results
showed
abundances
Faecalibacterium
Megamonas
0.05).
These
findings
will
contribute
our
understanding
intestinal
Frontiers in Veterinary Science,
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
10
Published: Oct. 26, 2023
This
study
aimed
to
investigate
the
impacts
of
dietary
supplementation
with
Galla
chinensis
tannins
(GCT)
on
growth
performance,
antioxidant
capacity,
and
lipid
metabolism
young
broilers.
Overall,
a
total
216
healthy
1
day-old
broilers
were
randomly
allocated
CON
group
GCT
group,
provided
basal
diet
or
added
300
mg/kg
microencapsulated
GCT,
respectively,
in
21
days
trial.
Our
findings
indicated
that
addition
had
no
significant
effects
(
p
>
0.05)
performance.
However,
led
reduction
cholesterol
(TC)
concentration
serum
liver
<
0.05).
Furthermore,
significantly
increased
ratios
high-density
lipoprotein
(HDL)
low-density
(LDL)
HDL
TC
serum,
elevating
activities
enzymes
related
Dietary
also
improved
capacity
broilers,
as
evidenced
by
decrease
malondialdehyde
Additionally,
exhibited
expressions
hepatic
genes
associated
HO-1
,
GPX1
SOD2
SIRT1
CPT-1
PPARα
)
0.05),
while
mRNA
expression
SREBP-1
was
decreased
compared
group.
In
conclusion,
status
without
affecting
their