Calcium anacardate in the diet of broiler chickens: the effects on growth and bone
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Cruz, Carlos Eduardo Braga; Freitas, Ednardo Rodrigues; Aguiar, Germana Costa; Braz, Nádia de Melo; Trevisan, Maria Tereza Salles

doi:10.5935/1806-6690.20190039

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“…Among alternative additives to antibiotic growth promoters in the diet of birds are OAs, which have strong antimicrobial properties, improving the digestibility and absorption of nutrients in the diet, weight gain and feed conversion, and reducing the production of toxic substances by bacteria and desquamation of the intestinal lining; they are used in animal feed to control the growth of fungi and bacteria, benefiting the intestinal pH and consequently the absorption of minerals, especially calcium and phosphorus, which are fundamental for the growth and development of bone tissue [79]. This may be attributed to the improved digestion mechanism and the supply of more nutrients for muscle growth.…”

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A Comparison Study of the Caecum Microbial Profiles, Productivity and Production Quality of Broiler Chickens Fed Supplements Based on Medium Chain Fatty and Organic Acids

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The aim of this study was to evaluate the influence of medium chain fatty acids (MCFAs) and organic acids (OAs) supplements on the caecum microbial profiles, productivity and production quality characteristics of broiler chickens (BCs). BC (900 chicks) were attributed to three groups: (i) control; (ii) MCFAs group (BCs fed with feed supplemented with MCFAs); (iii) OAs group (BCs fed with feed supplemented with OAs). Broilers were slaughtered at the end of the trial (42 days old), and the caecum microbial profiles, productivity and production quality characteristics were analysed. Supplementation with OAs resulted in a more appropriate environment in the caecum for beneficial microorganisms than with a diet supplemented with MCFAs. This was supported by data on the presence of higher amounts and an increased species variety of probiotic bacteria (Lactobacillus and Bifidobacterium) in the caecum of birds. The above-mentioned changes of the caecum microbiota led to significantly higher villus height (p = 0.003) of the OAs broiler group and significantly lower crypt depth (p = 0.037). Notwithstanding the significant increase of acetic, propionic, isobutyric, butyric, isovaleric, and valeric acids that were established in caecum samples from the MCFAs group, better parameters of broiler production performance (higher body weight and lower mortality) and carcass traits (higher both thigh and shin muscles with skin and bone weight; both shin muscles without skin and bone weight; abdominal fat yield) were found in the OAs-treated group. For chemical, physical and technological characteristics of breast meat samples, increased yellowness and water holding capacity by 14.7% and 2.3%, respectively, were found in MCFAs group samples. A more appropriate environment in the caecum for beneficial microorganisms could be obtained when BCs were fed with OAs supplement, comparing to MCFAs, and these positive changes were associated with higher efficiency of poultry production.

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A Comparison Study of the Caecum Microbial Profiles, Productivity and Production Quality of Broiler Chickens Fed Supplements Based on Medium Chain Fatty and Organic Acids

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“…Recent research with anacardic acid as growth promoter in poultry, when administered as calcium anacardate, has shown some effects in different production phases, but without impact when considering the complete cycle (Santos et al, 2022). However, when using diets with up to 1% of calcium anacardate for broilers, Cruz et al (2019) related the lack of effect of its addition on the bone parameters of broilers to the impairment of its hydrolysis and, consequently, the release of anacardic acid at normal pH from the digestive tract of birds, since phenolic compounds have a nature lipophilic, thus limiting its use and the e ciency of its distribution in the intestine. Such problems can be solved by micro encapsulation and/or combination with other compounds (Vinolya et al, 2021).…”

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Biochemical Profile and Enzymatic Activity of Organs of Late-phase Laying Hens Fed Diet With Calcium Anacardate Associated With Citric Acid

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Melo

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The aim of this study was to evaluate dietary inclusion of calcium anacardate (CAN) associated or not with citric acid (CA) in late-phase laying hen diets on serum biochemical profile, serum lipid peroxidation (TBARS), enzymatic activity (CAT and SOD) of liver, ovary, magnum and uterus. A total of 432 laying hens with 63 weeks of age were distributed into nine treatments and six replicates. Treatments consisted of: T1 – diet without additives; T2 – diet with 0.25%CAN; T3 – diet with 0.25%CAN + 0.25%CA; T4 – diet with 0.50%CAN; T5 – diet with 0.50%CAN + 0.25%AC; T6 – diet with 0.50%CAN + 0.50%CA; T7 – diet with 0.75%CAN; T8 – diet with 0.75%CAN + 0.25%CA; T9 – diet with 0.75%CAN + 0.50%CA. Lower serum TBARS was observed in birds fed 0.75% CAN and associate with AC (0.50% CAN + 0.50% CA). Dietary inclusion of CAN (0.50% and 0.75%) or associated with CA (0.25% and 0.50%) resulted in lower CAT in the liver and higher enzyme activity in the magnum. SOD activity in magnum was higher in laying hens fed diet without additives and lower values was observed considering increasing level of CAN. Dietary inclusion of CAN (0.75%) and its association with CA (0.50% CAN with 0.50 CA) for late-phase laying hens reduce serum peroxidation. Higher CAT activity was observed in magnum from the level of 0.50% CAN with or without CA. Increasing levels of CAN associated with CA results in lower CAT activity in the liver and SOD activity in reproductive tissues.

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Calcium anacardate and its association with citric acid in diets for meat-type breeding quails

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da Silva,

Gomes

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Calcium anacardate in the diet of broiler chickens: the effects on growth and bone quality

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A Comparison Study of the Caecum Microbial Profiles, Productivity and Production Quality of Broiler Chickens Fed Supplements Based on Medium Chain Fatty and Organic Acids

A Comparison Study of the Caecum Microbial Profiles, Productivity and Production Quality of Broiler Chickens Fed Supplements Based on Medium Chain Fatty and Organic Acids

Biochemical Profile and Enzymatic Activity of Organs of Late-phase Laying Hens Fed Diet With Calcium Anacardate Associated With Citric Acid

Calcium anacardate and its association with citric acid in diets for meat-type breeding quails

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