Effect of dietary supplementation with medium chain fatty acids on growth performance, intestinal histomorphology, lipid profile and intestinal microflora of broiler chickens

Baltic, Branislav; Ćirić, Jelena; Šefer, Dragan; Radovanović, Anita; Đorđević, Jovan; Glišić, Milica; Bošković, Marija; Baltić, Milan Ž.; Đorđević, Vesna; Marković, Radmila

doi:10.4314/sajas.v48i5.8

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“…The production results obtained within this research were in accordance with the results of other authors (Šević, 2016;Branković Lazić et al, 2021;Baltić et al, 2018;Milanković et al, 2019). However, anal- Influence of phytobiotics in feed on the cost-effectiveness of broiler production during fattening ysis of performance data (body weight, ADG, FCR and mortality) are essential to calculate the economic efficiency of broiler growth.…”

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Influence of Phytobiotics in Feed on the Cost-Effectiveness of Broiler Production During Fattening

Janjić¹,

Savić²,

Marković³

et al. 2022

Meat Technology

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The aim of this study was to determine the effect of using phytobiotics in broiler feed on the economic efficiency parameters of fattening. The study was conducted on 240 broilers originating from a commercial incubator station, and the dietary trial was based on the group-control principle and lasted for 42 days (control group C -without the addition of phytogenic additives; experimental OI group -with the addition of phytogenic additive containing thymol and cinnamaldehyde, 100 g/t of food; experimental OII group -with the addition of phytogenic additive containing cumin, mint, cloves and anise, 150 g/t of food and; experimental OIII group -with the addition of phytogenic additive containing thymol, 750 g/t of food). The production results (body weight, average daily gain, feed conversion ratio) and economic efficiency parameters of broiler fattening were calculated for three intervals (1-10, 1-20 and 1-42 days). All production results in each interval were significantly better (p<0.01) in experimental broilers than in the control broilers. The best values of European factor of production efficiency and European broiler index were recorded in experimental groups that received feed with added phytobiotics (values were significantly higher, p<0.01, than in the control broilers). Also, the results obtained were compared with standard values for COBB 500 hybrids. The values obtained in this research were significantly lower (p<0.05) than standard values for Cobb 500. Analysing the data obtained from our study, the positive effects of including phytogenic additives in broiler feed mixtures were measured.

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confidence: 92%

Influence of Phytobiotics in Feed on the Cost-Effectiveness of Broiler Production During Fattening

Janjić¹,

Savić²,

Marković³

et al. 2022

Meat Technology

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“…Leeson et al [64] and Panda et al [65] reported improved duodenal VH and crypt depth (CD) by MCFAs supplementation in broilers' diet that could be helpful for intestinal development in young birds. High duodenal and ileal villus heights by MCFAs supplementation in birds' diets were also documented by [56,66]. Increasing villus length can increase enzyme production and improve digestion by increasing effective absorbance and enhancing nutrient absorption [67].…”

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“…Allee et al [ 55 ] reported no significant changes in WG, FI, and feed efficiency of pigs fed 10% MCTs supplemented diet compared to those fed on diets complemented with tallow, pig fat, or corn oil at the same level. Furthermore, the results of Baltić et al [ 56 ] showed that broiler diets supplemented with MCFAs affected the broiler performance positively. Decuypere and Dierick [ 57 ] attributed the improved growth performance to the antibacterial effects of the MCFAs, especially against pathogenic bacteria.…”

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“…MCFA supplementation in broiler food reduced LDL cholesterol levels and increased HDL-C content [ 76 ]. Baltić et al [ 56 ] showed increased serum triglyceride level and no significant effect on HDL-C level in broilers with MCFAs supplementation. The increased triglyceride level caused by MCFAs supplementation observed in this study is in line with the results of [ 77 ].…”

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Effect of Dietary Medium-Chain α-Monoglycerides on the Growth Performance, Intestinal Histomorphology, Amino Acid Digestibility, and Broiler Chickens’ Blood Biochemical Parameters

Amer

A-Nasser

Al-Khalaifah

et al. 2020

Animals

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This trial was conducted to assess the impact of medium-chain α-monoglycerides, glycerol monolaurate (GML) supplementation on the growth performance, apparent ileal digestibility coefficient (AID%) of amino acids, intestinal histomorphology, and blood biochemical parameters of broiler chickens. Three-day-old chicks (76.82 g ± 0.40, n = 200) were haphazardly allocated to four experimental groups with five replicates for each (10 chicks/replicate). The treatments consisted of basal diets supplemented with four glycerol monolaurate levels; 0, 1, 3, or 5 g kg−1 (GML0, GML1, GML3, and GML5, respectively). Growth performance was determined at three periods (starter, grower, and finisher). Dietary GML had no significant effect on the growth performance parameters (body weight, weight gain, and feed conversion ratio) through all the experimental periods. GML1 diet increased the AID% of leucine and decreased the AID% of arginine. GML1 diet increased the duodenal and jejunal villous height and the jejunal muscle thickness. GML3 and GML5 diets increased the goblet cell count in the duodenum. GML supplementation increased the serum level of high density lipoprotein (HDL)-cholesterol. GML5 diet increased the serum levels of IgM and interleukin 10 compared to the control group. We could conclude that dietary supplementation of glycerol monolaurate can supplement broiler chicken diets up to 5 g kg−1 to enhance the immune status and intestinal histomorphology of birds with no improving effect on growth performance.

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“…MCFAs have a smaller molecular size and hence have a lower weight than long-chain FAs, facilitating rapid absorption into the portal vein (Baltić et al, 2017;Hanczakowska, 2017). This characteristic may lead to a decrease in the level of LDL-C, and several previous studies have shown that MCFA decreased LDL-C and increased TG (Baltić et al, 2019;Hill et al, 1990;Sung et al, 2018). Here, the relative weight of the duodenum in the 25HILM group was increased, possibly because of its higher relative length compared with that in the CON group.…”

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Evaluation of microwave-dried black soldier fly (Hermetia illucens) larvae meal as a dietary protein source in broiler chicken diets

Kim

Baek

et al. 2022

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Here, the effect of microwave-dried black soldier fly (Hermetia illucens) larvae meal (HILM) as a dietary protein source on the growth performance and health of broilers was evaluated. A total of 126 male broilers were randomly allocated to three treatments (six replicates of seven birds per group): control diet (CON) of corn and soybean meal and two experimental diets in which soybean meal was replaced with 25% (25HILM) or 50% (50HILM) HILM. The broilers were slaughtered at 35 d to determine the apparent ileal digestibility (AID), volatile fatty acid (VFA) profiles, and length and weight of the small intestine. Blood samples were collected from 36 randomly selected birds (12 broilers per treatment) to determine serum parameters and haematological traits. Average daily gain, feed intake, and AID of protein were decreased (P<0.05) in the 50HILM group compared with those in the CON group. Dietary HILM increased (P<0.05) the relative length of the entire digestive tract and total VFAs in the caecal digesta. Serum low-density lipoprotein cholesterol was the lowest (P<0.01), but the triglyceride levels were the highest (P<0.05) in the 50HILM group. The serum phosphorus level was lower in both HILM diet-fed groups (P<0.01), whereas the creatine phosphokinase level was lower in the 50HILM group than in the CON group. In contrast, the 50HILM group showed higher (P<0.05) monocyte and red blood cell distribution width-standard deviation. In conclusion, dietary microwave-dried HILM positively influenced the VFA and cholesterol levels; however, growth performance was negatively affected by malnutrition caused by low protein digestibility in the 50HILM group. Microwave-dried HILM is a valuable ingredient for broiler diets, with up to 25% substitution showing no detrimental effects on growth performance and health. Further studies are needed to improve HILM digestibility.

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Effect of dietary supplementation with medium chain fatty acids on growth performance, intestinal histomorphology, lipid profile and intestinal microflora of broiler chickens

Cited by 17 publications

References 29 publications

Influence of Phytobiotics in Feed on the Cost-Effectiveness of Broiler Production During Fattening

Influence of Phytobiotics in Feed on the Cost-Effectiveness of Broiler Production During Fattening

Effect of Dietary Medium-Chain α-Monoglycerides on the Growth Performance, Intestinal Histomorphology, Amino Acid Digestibility, and Broiler Chickens’ Blood Biochemical Parameters

Evaluation of microwave-dried black soldier fly (Hermetia illucens) larvae meal as a dietary protein source in broiler chicken diets

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