Applications of saponins as feed additives in poultry production

A good article about feed additives in poultry production to introduce a new ingredient to the world and I am sure that Saponins have a good potential for future use.

The application of saponins in poultry nutrition by P.R.Cheeke is an informative article and now a days when the world is shifting to alternatives to antibiotic in animal use,this is much more helpful and some products saponin are in the market but the situation is who will ring the bell .Besides being a detergent and surfactant property of saponin for growth promotion it may be used in comparison with ionophores due to its property of making foam in absorption of calcium and other nutrient for proper digestion.Overall the importance of saponins in poultry nutrition should not be ignored

thats an interesting article about feed additives in poultry production. but i think we need to know more about this.
i think it can be a new ingredient.

Interesting article about feed additives in poultry production. Really nice idea to use saponins to bind ammonia and utilize its potential as a growth promotor by shifting nutrient utilization for cytokines production to body mass production.

How interesting article about feed additives in poultry production... does anyone know if similar studies have been made with saponines from quinoa? Or any other applications of saponines from the quinoa plant? Thanks for any information.

A very insightful article — thank you for sharing such well-structured information on saponins in poultry nutrition. As someone keenly following the shift toward natural feed additives, it’s encouraging to see research-backed alternatives gaining traction, especially in the post-AGP (Antibiotic Growth Promoters) era.

The versatility of saponins, especially those derived from Yucca schidigera and Quillaja saponaria, is quite fascinating. Their ability to act as natural surfactants, bind ammonia, and modulate gut health makes them promising not only for improving growth but also for supporting overall flock welfare. In countries like Bangladesh, where AGPs are now banned, such natural solutions are no longer optional — they’re essential.

I also appreciate that the discussion here isn’t limited to performance metrics like FCR and body weight, but includes broader applications like immune modulation, protozoal and bacterial resistance, and even environmental benefits like ammonia reduction from litter. These are critical aspects, especially in high-density rearing systems.

Interestingly, some newer feed formulations are combining saponins with probiotics, essential oils, and enzyme blends to build synergistic effects — enhancing nutrient absorption while maintaining gut integrity. Products like Magni-Phi (mentioned above) that offer both triterpenoid and steroidal saponins are steps in the right direction, especially when formulated responsibly with transparent labeling.

Would love to see more peer-reviewed studies comparing different plant sources of saponins — including less explored ones like quinoa — and how they interact with other phytobiotics. There’s definitely scope to fine-tune dosage levels, identify synergistic plant compounds, and develop optimized feed protocols tailored to local rearing conditions.

Thanks again to everyone contributing to this conversation. It’s through such collaborative insights that we can transition to safer, cleaner, and performance-driven poultry nutrition.