Anise seed (Pimpinella anisum L.) as an alternative to antibiotic growth promoters on performance, carcass traits and immune responses in broiler chicks

Yazdi, Faramarz Fekri; Ghalamkari, Gholamreza; Toghiani, M.; Mahkam, Mehrdad; Kheiri, Farshid

doi:10.1016/s2222-1808(14)60604-6

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“…Contrarily to results of the current study, supplementation of diet with graded levels of anise seed (0.25% to 1.5%) had no effect on broilers feed consumption (Soltan et al 2008). Also, Yazdi et al (2014) found decreased average daily feed intake of Ross broilers fed 1%, 5% or 10% anise seed supplemented diets compared to control birds however the differences not reach to significant value. Ciftci et al (2005) reported that anise oil 100mg/kg, 200 mg/kg, 400 mg/kg or antibiotic supplementation to broilers diet had no effect on daily feed intake.…”

Section: Ingestive and Comfort Behaviorssupporting

confidence: 64%

“…Alhajj et al (2015) reported that, 1 and 2 gm/kg Chinese Star Anise significantly improved BW, BWG and feed conversion ratio of Ross 308 broilers. In contrast, Yazdi et al (2014) found no effect of 1.0 gm anise seed or antibiotics supplementation on BW and FCR of Ross broilers from (0-42 days) compared to control birds. Soltan et al (2008) concluded that, anise seed supplementation had no effect on FCR.…”

Section: Productive Performancementioning

confidence: 62%

“…Zhang et al (2005) reported improved dressing percent of broilers supplement with essential oil (150 g/ton) compared to control group. Yazdi et al (2014) found increased bursa % in broilers fed 1gm anise seed compared to control birds however, percentage of dressing, liver, spleen, gizzared and heart was not affected at 1gm anise seed and antibiotic supplementation. Alhajj et al (2015) found no effect of 1 and 2 gm Chinese Star Anise on the % of lymphoid organs compared to positive (vaccinated) control birds.…”

Section: Carcass Traitsmentioning

confidence: 74%

“…Generally recognized as safe (Franz et al, 2005;Al-Beitawi et al, 2009). However, several studies have been conducted to determine the effect of dietary supplementation of anise on the performance of broiler chicks Soltan et al, 2008;Al-Beitawi et al, 2009 and2010;Yazdi et al, 2014;Mahmood et al, 2014;Alhajj et al 2015), no available study describes their behavioral and welfare effects have been formerly reported. Anise seeds as additives for laying Japanese quail resulted in significant changes in the color of the egg yolk and lowering the cholesterol level in the serum, with no effect on bird's performance and egg qualities (Christaki et al, 2011), and improved immune response to NDV (Bayram et al 2007).…”

Section: Introductionmentioning

confidence: 99%

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Behavior, Fear Response, Performance and Immune Response of Broiler Chicks Fed Graded Levels of Anise Seed as Alternative to Antibiotics

Ramadan¹

2017

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Key words:Anise, seed, antibiotic, behavior, performance, stress, fear, immune response.A total of two hundred twenty five day-old Cobb broiler chicks were distributed into five groups (15 birds/ group, three replicates for each treatment). The dietary treatments were designed to fed the chicks of basal diet without supplementation (control), basal diet supplemented with 0.5, 0.75 and 1gm/kg anise seed, and basal diet supplemented with 10g/kg zinc bacitracin (anti-biotic group). Behavioral observation was carried out twice daily (7:00-11:30 am and 13:00-17:30 pm) two days a week for 6 consecutive weeks. Body weight (BW) and feed intake per pen were measured weekly from which body weight gain (BWG) and feed conversion ratio (FCR) were measured. Immune response against NDV was determined at 33 th day of age. At the end of experiment, fear responses, differential leucocyte count, Hb concentration, PCV, and some carcass traits were assayed. Dead birds from each treatment were recorded. The obtained results showed that higher proportion of birds supplemented with anise 0.5, 0.75 and 1.0 gm/kg were engaged in more feeding behavior compared to control one. Birds supplemented with anise seed and antibiotics were engaged in significantly more resting behavior compared to birds in control group. Untreated control birds exhibited significantly higher preening behavior and lower wing stretching and/or wing flapping and dust bathing behaviors compared to anise seed fed groups.At the 43 th day of age birds supplemented with 0.5, 0.75 and 1.0 gm/kg anise seed had significantly higher BW, BWG, and better FCR and had higher carcass percentage compared to birds in control group, but not significantly differed from birds in antibiotic group. Mortality rate was not differed among different treatments. Percent of live weight of bursa and Hb content were significantly higher in anise seed supplemented groups compared to control and anti-biotic groups. Chicks fed basal unsupplemented diet were more fearful in tonnic immobility test and were more stressed and had a significant increase in heterophil / lymphocyte ratio when compared with those in all supplemented diet groups. In contrast, dietary supplementation had no significant effect on antibody titer against NDV.In conclusion, dietary supplementation of broiler chicks with anise 0.5, 0.75 and 1.0 gm/kg improved feeding and comfort behaviors, improved productive performance and bird's welfare (reduced fear and stress) with no effect on immune response. Anise seed could be used as natural alternatives to feed antibiotics in broilers feed.

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Section: Ingestive and Comfort Behaviorssupporting

confidence: 64%

Section: Productive Performancementioning

confidence: 62%

Section: Carcass Traitsmentioning

confidence: 74%

Section: Introductionmentioning

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Behavior, Fear Response, Performance and Immune Response of Broiler Chicks Fed Graded Levels of Anise Seed as Alternative to Antibiotics

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2017

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“…Anise has been used over the years for its antioxidant (Gulcin et al, 2003), antimicrobial (Al-Kassie 2008), antibacterial (Tabanca et al, 2003), antipyretic (Afifi et al, 1994), and antifungal (Soliman & Badea 2002) properties. Also, essential oil from anise seeds can stimulate immunity (Yazdi et al, 2014), as well as a digestion and milk secretion (galactagogue) (Frankič et al, 2009). Anise has also been shown to have anti-cancer (Kadan et al, 2012), antioxidative, antihemolytic, anti-inflammatory (Iyer et al, 2013), antihyperglycemic, hypolipidemic (Rajeshwari et al, 2011), cytoprotective, as well a santi-ulcer (Al Mofleh et al, 2007) and anti-osteoporosis characteristics (Hassan & Saed 2011).…”

Section: Introductionmentioning

confidence: 99%