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Phytogenics in poultry nutrition
Phytogenics, also known as phytobiotics, are natural bioactive compounds of botanical origin that are used as alternatives to antibiotic growth promoters (AGPs) and are added to feed to enhance animal performance. Although phytogenics encompass a wide variety of substances of biological origin, formulation, chemical characterization, and purity, they can be classified into four groups: (1) herbs (products obtained from flowering, woody, and nonperennial plants); (2) botanicals (whole or processed parts of a plant, such as roots, leaves, tree bark, and spices); (3) essential oils (hydro-distilled extracts of volatile plant compounds); and (4) oleoresins (anhydrous solvent-based extracts). These plant-derived products do not contain residues, are natural, and are less toxic than synthetic antibiotics or inorganic chemicals. Many are generally recognized as safe (GRAS) by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) and can be used as feed additives in animal nutrition.
1. Introduction In recent years, the poultry sector has been developing rapidly worldwide to meet the growing consumer demand for poultry meat and eggs. Chicken meat is low in saturated fat and rich in protein, vitamins and minerals [1]. Similarly, a hen’s egg is the most affordable source of animal protein and constitutes a complete and highly nutritious food with significant health benefits for consumers [2]. It is estimated that animal-based food demand will grow by...
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VIV MEA is the leading animal husbandry show in the Middle East. In a relatively short period of time it has proven to be a successful event, being able to gather local as well as international industry leaders and professionals. The next edition of VIV MEA will be organized from 20-22 November 2023 with...
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Watery and sticky droppings in layers have been a problem in the egg industry for years. Wet droppings or diarrhea in chickens are early indicators of intestinal distress and can give a producer crucial information about the general gut health of their flock. Poultry litter becomes wet when the rate of water addition exceeds the rate of removal. Poor quality ingredients, toxins, pathogens and nutrient imbalances can cause wet litter directly by altering normal digestive physiology or...
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The intersection of ancient wisdom and modern science is propelling a substantial leap towards profitability and sustainability in poultry production. Ayurveda, the time-honored system of holistic health, has paved the way for evidence-based approaches that align harmoniously with our environment. It places a strong emphasis on disease prevention and overall well-being, offering a balanced approach to livestock care that synergizes conventional and natural medicine. Ayurveda's wisdom...
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Introduction The need for the animal sector to create ever-more-sophisticated strategies for producing animal protein in increasingly environmentally and economically responsible ways is growing. In addition to setting up ethical and environmentally friendly structures for subsequent generations, this is done to ensure that food is safe for consumption today [1, 2]. The incorporation of feed additives to accomplish these objectives has grown increasingly crucial as regulations...
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The significance of gut health in poultry production cannot be understated, since it has a direct impact on bird performance, welfare, and overall production efficiency. A healthy gastrointestinal (GI) tract is necessary for optimized digestion, absorption, and utilization of nutrients that has impact on overall performance of birds. Overall, good gut health is essential for healthy poultry production. Producers work hard to improve gut health through balanced nutrition, management methods,...
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CHOLINE AS A NUTRIENT: BASIC FUNCTIONS Choline is an essential nutrient in most livestock species. It plays a crucial role in neurotransmitter synthesis (acetylcholine), cell membrane signaling (phospholipids), myelin synthesis and lipid transport (lipoproteins). Choline is a precursor of phosphatidylcholine, a phospholipid that besides being part of the composition of cell membranes, is involved in the generation and composition of bile secretions; therefore,...
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1. Introduction Phytogenic feed additives “phytobiotic” are assuming a position of prime importance in the poultry industry [1–3] and could be used in feed or water [4]. Among the promising phytogenic immune-stimulants, Nigella sativa (N. sativa) is a miracle medicinal herb having a long history with a rich religious background [5, 6]. N. sativa seeds are used for the treatment of some disorders and illnesses including fever, common cold, headache, asthma,...
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Following the success of the Research Topic “Alternatives to Antimicrobial Growth Promoters and Their Impact in Gut Microbiota, Health, and Disease: Volume II,” we received an invitation from Frontiers to work on Volume II. This second volume includes 31 scientific articles, in the text of individual chapters in this Frontiers Research Topic. The editors are grateful to all 197 authors that contributed and participated in the achievement of Volume II. Homo sapiens reached...
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Peter Surai (FeedFood, UK; Vitagene and Health Research Centre, UK, among others) presents on Engormix his talk about antioxidants and their use in poultry production....
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Peter Surai (FeedFood, UK; Vitagene and Health Research Centre, UK, among others) explains the use of vitamin E and other additives when talking about meat quality, in this Engormix interview....
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In a previous article, we discussed the importance of contaminated drinking water as a risk factor for colibacillosis and stressed the need to pay attention to its microbiological quality. In a recent trial made in our lab, we showed the in vitro effectiveness of DigestoCid© to...
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PhytriCare® IM is a plant-based premix with a high flavonoid content. It has been developed to prevent a too high inflammatory state in sows, laying hens, and dairy cows....
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Introduction Eucalyptus is a medicinal plant that belongs to Myrtaceae family, originated in Australia but found worldwide, especially in tropical and subtropical regions (Salari et al., 2006). In humans, eucalyptus leaf is used to reduce nasal congestion in common cold during cold winter months (Sadlon and Lamson, 2010). Eucalyptol (1,8-cineole) is a terpene oxide and major constituent (more than 70%) of eucalyptus essential oil (EEO), which is used as a flavoring agent in food...
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In order to guarantee the world protein supply, the key issues are the improvement in productivity and the efficiency of resources. Intensive poultry farming, being the only one used by all cultures around the world shows the best performance for eggs and meat production, as the main source of animal protein supply. Current poultry meat and egg production faces a permanent challenge to improve its productivity, including greater efficiency of nutritional and environmental resources to...
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Introduction Microorganisms constitute the largest fraction of biodiversity on Earth. Their functions are highly diverse, with fundamental roles to maintain chemical equilibria and cycles in their respective environments. It is, therefore, surprising that many humans consider all microorganisms as ”dangerous”, particularly when it comes to equating bacteria with pathogens (Musso et al., 2010; B¨ackhed, 2011). As another aspect, the prokaryotic bacteria that have...
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The importance of phytogenic and nutraceutical solutions based in botanical compounds and natural ingredients for the prevention of diseases lies in the fact that there are more than 10.000 plants with medicinal properties that can be found in nature: a huge variety of natural sources of...
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Prologue Energy is the most elusive nutrient in poultry diets. Simply reducing the energy content in poultry feed may not be a viable option for cost-saving in feed formulation. An economical solution is to enable efficient...
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Francesca Blasco, Global Director Product Development and Innovation at Phytobiotics, shares her insights on product development and research this company is developing nowadays
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