The Antifungal Properties of Peppermint and Thyme Essential Oils Misted in Broiler Houses

Witkowska, D.; Sowinska, J.; Żebrowska, JP; Mituniewicz, E

doi:10.1590/1806-9061-2016-0266

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“…Our results demonstrate that the use of EO mist does not adversely affect broiler growth performance, and that PO mist can increase BW and WG in broiler chickens. The reason for greater WG in group PO could be a higher level of environmental cleanliness and, in consequence, lower susceptibility to infections because PO exerts bactericidal effects on environmental microorganisms (Witkowska & Sowińska, 2013;Witkowska et al, 2016). Due to its potent antioxidant properties, PO helps maintain the structural integrity of immune system cells and protects cell membranes against free radical-induced oxidation, thus enhancing the immune response (Arab-Ameri et al, 2016;Awaad et al, 2016).…”

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“…Essential oils can also affect mucosa-associated lymphoid tissue (MALT) responsible for immunostimulation, which indirectly improves performance and the health status of broiler chickens. The antimicrobial properties of EO mist improve hygiene standards (Bakutis et al, 2011;Witkowska & Sowińska, 2013;Witkowska et al, 2016) and contribute to higher performance. The aroma of selected EO mist could also influence chicken behaviour and feed intake.…”

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“…Due to its antimicrobial properties, EO mist also improves hygiene standards on broiler farms (Bakutis et al, 2011;Witkowska & Sowińska, 2013;Witkowska et al, 2016). A reduction in microbial contamination levels at the source of the infection can indirectly improve performance and blood parameters in broilers (Witkowska et al, 2007;Mituniewicz et al, 2008;Witkowska & Sowińska, 2017).…”

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Effect of peppermint and thyme essential oil mist on performance and physiological parameters in broiler chickens

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Murawska³

et al. 2019

SA J. An. Sci.

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The aim of this study was to determine the effect of peppermint and thyme essential oil mist on performance, blood parameters and lymphoid organ indices in broiler chickens. The experiment was conducted on 360 broilers raised until 42 days of age. One-day-old chicks were divided into three groups (n = 120): control group (C-misted with pure water) and two experimental groups (PO-misted with peppermint essential oil, and TO-misted with thyme essential oil) and placed in three separate experimental rooms. Growth performance (BW-body weight, WG-weight gain, FCR-feed conversion ratio), blood parameters (RBC-red blood cells, HGB-haemoglobin concentration, HCT-haematocrit levels, leukogram, serum protein and protein fractions), and lymphoid organ indices were assessed during the production cycle. Our results demonstrate that the use of EO mist does not exert adverse effects on broiler health, and that PO mist can increase BW and WG in broiler chickens. Mean RBC parameters at slaughter were higher in broilers exposed to PO mist. An analysis of blood parameters and lymphoid organ indices revealed that EO could positively influence the immune systems of birds. Higher values of gammaglobulin concentration as well as the weights and growth indices of lymphoid organs were noted in experimental groups.

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Effect of peppermint and thyme essential oil mist on performance and physiological parameters in broiler chickens

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Sowinska²,

Murawska³

et al. 2019

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“…According to a limited number of studies, selected EOs can be effectively used to sanitize and improve the quality of air in poultry houses. Witkowska and Sowińska [21] and Witkowska et al [71] demonstrated that fumigation of broiler houses with EOs can improve hygiene standards in poultry farms. In the cited experiments, aqueous solutions of EOs were sprayed in broiler houses.…”

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The Applicability of Essential Oils in Different Stages of Production of Animal-Based Foods

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Witkowska

2021

Molecules

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Essential oils (EOs) have been used for centuries, and interest in these compounds has been revived in recent years. Due to their unique chemical composition as well as antimicrobial, immunostimulatory, anti-inflammatory and antioxidant properties, EOs are used in pharmacology, cosmetology and, increasingly, in animal breeding and rearing, and processing of animal raw materials. Essential oils have become a natural alternative to preservatives, taste enhancers and, most importantly, antibiotics, because the European Union banned the use of antibiotics in metaphylaxis in animal husbandry in 2006. In the animal production chain, EOs are used mainly as feed additives to improve feed palatability and increase feed intake, improve animal resistance and health status, and to prevent and treat diseases. Recent research indicates that EOs can also be applied to sanitize poultry houses, and they can be used as biopesticides in organic farming. Essential oils effectively preserve meat and milk and, consequently, improve the safety, hygiene and quality of animal-based foods. Novel technologies such as encapsulation may increase the bioavailability of EOs and their application in the production of food and feed additives.

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“…Arné and colleagues argued that since there are no treatments for infected poultry, and therefore, the only effective way to protect chickens against mycoses is prevention [6]. Some of the known methods used to reduce dust and fungal spores in the air of poultry buildings are misting with water and/or aqueous solutions of essential oils (peppermint, thyme, pine and eucalyptus oils) [7] The use of biological compounds extracted from medicinal plants may offer an alternative to conventionally used disinfectants to control airborne fungi.…”

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Comparative Effects of Two Medicinal Plants and Common Disinfectants against Air-Borne Fungi in Poultry House

Anagor

Umedum

Ezekwueche

et al. 2019

JAMB

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Aim: This research was undertaken to compare the antifungal effects of Eupatorium odoratum leaf extract and Vernonia amygdalina extracts with common disinfectants on air-borne fungi in poultry houses. Place and Duration of Study: Air in four poultry farms within Ihiala Local Government Area, Anambra State was sampled between March 2017 and October 2017. Methodology: Poultry air of four different sites at Uli town in Ihiala local government area of Anambra state in Nigeria, were sampled using Sedimentation and Volumetric methods. Fresh leaves of Eupatorium odoratum and Vernonia amygdalina were collected from Uli town, Anambra State, air-dried, processed and extracted using Ethanol and water. Four-hundred (400) mg of the crude extracts were evaluated for Antifungal activity using agar diffusion method. The MIC and MFC were determined using Broth dilution methods. Results: Five isolates namely, Aspergillus flavus, Aspergillus tubingensis, Candida akabanensis, Candida rugosa, and Fusarium solani were identified. Antimicrobial evaluation of the crude extracts showed that ethanol extract of Eupatorium odoratum had activity against all the test isolates except Candida akabenensis and Fusarium solani. The aqueous extracts of Eupatorium odoratum and Vernonia amygladina had activity against all the isolate except Candida akabenensis and Fusarium solani and Candida rugosa. Common disinfectants used in this study namely Izal and Polidine showed inhibitory activity against all the isolates. Ethanol extract of Eupatorium odoratum recorded a minimum inhibitory concentration (MIC) of 100 mg/ml against A. flaus, F. solani, and A. tubingensis, while the minimum inhibitory concentration for Candida rugosa is 200 mg/ml. The minimum fungicidal concentration (MFC) of Ethanol extract of Eupatorium odoratum against A. flaus, F. solani, Candida rugosa and A. tubingensis were 200 mg/ml, 100 mg/ml, 400 mg/ml and 200 mg/ml respectively. Aqueous extract of Eupatorium odoratum recorded a minimum inhibitory concentration of 200 mg/ml against A. flaus and A. tubingensis, while the minimum inhibitory concentration against Candida rugosa is 400 mg/ml. The minimum fungicidal concentration of Aqueous extract of Eupatorium odoratum, were 200 mg/ml, 400 mg/ml and 200 mg/ml for A. flaus, Candida rugosa and A. tubingensis respectively. Ethanol extracts of Vernonia amygdalina leaf had lower minimum inhibitory concentrations of 100 mg/ml against A. flavus, A. tubingensis respectively, and 200 mg/ml against F. solani, while the minimum fungicidal concentrations recorded for A. flavus, A. tubingensis and F. solani were 200 mg/ml, 400 mg/ml and 100 mg/ml respectively. Aqueous extract of Vernonia amygdalina leaf had a minimum inhibitory concentration of 200 mg/ml and 400 mg/ml against A. flavus and A. tubingensis with a minimum fungicidal concentration of 400 mg/ml for both isolates only. The Minimum inhibitory concentration and minimum fungicidal concentration of both Izal and Polidine was between 12.5% V/V and 50% V/V against all the isolates except Polidine that had minimum fungicidal concentration of 100% V/V against Candida rugosa. Conclusion: The extracts of Eupatorium odoratum and Vernonia amygdalina has antifungal activity against all the isolates except Candida akabenensis. If considered and used as a disinfectant during misting, it may decrease the cost of disinfecting poultry farms using available disinfectants in the market. These suggestion, however, need further work to validate reliability.

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The Antifungal Properties of Peppermint and Thyme Essential Oils Misted in Broiler Houses

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Effect of peppermint and thyme essential oil mist on performance and physiological parameters in broiler chickens

Effect of peppermint and thyme essential oil mist on performance and physiological parameters in broiler chickens

The Applicability of Essential Oils in Different Stages of Production of Animal-Based Foods

Comparative Effects of Two Medicinal Plants and Common Disinfectants against Air-Borne Fungi in Poultry House

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