Effect of probiotic and fisetin supplementation on performance, carcass characteristics and small intestinal morphology in broiler chickens

Abstract

We studied the dietary effects of probiotic and fisetin supplementation on performance parameters, carcass characteristics and small intestinal morphology in broiler chickens. Sixty (one-day-old) Arbo Acre breed of broiler chickens were allotted into 4 groups of 15 each randomly: Group I, Control was administered only distilled water; Group II, fisetin (5 mg/kg); Group III, probiotic (4.125×106 cfu/100 mL); and Group IV, probiotic and fisetin (4.125×106 cfu/100 mL and 5 mg/kg, respectively) for the first one week of life. All administrations were performed orally through gavage. Broiler chickens supplemented with probiotic and probiotic+fisetin had greater feed intake significantly (P<0.05) at weeks 5 and 6, when compared respectively with those of the control and fisetin groups which had lesser feed intake values. Body weight gain was of great significance (P<0.05) in the probiotic-supplemented broiler chickens, while that of the control was less. Carcass quality of the probiotic-supplemented group was higher in significance (P<0.05) than any other treatment group which had lower qualities. The pH changes in the breast muscle was lesser significantly (P<0.05) in the probiotic+fisetin group, when compared with those of the control group which had greater changes. The villus height/crypt height ratio was higher in significance (P<0.05) in the treatment groups, while that of the control group was lower. In conclusion, dietary supplementation of probiotic may enhance broiler chickens’ productivity, by improving performance, carcass weight, pH, and small intestinal morphology as compared to fisetin supplementation.

Effects of L-serine administration on meat quality, characteristics and mineral content of tibia bone in heat-stressed broiler

“…The meteorological data indicated that rearing broiler chickens during the hotdry season was thermally stressful and may have a negative impact on broiler chickens. The results of the present study are in accordance with those of Sumanu et al (2021) and , who stated that broiler chickens and guinea fowls, respectively, are thermally stressed during the hot-dry season. Ameliorative measures such as administration of antioxidants are required in the rearing of broiler chickens under heat-stressed conditions.…”

“…The remaining feed was measured again 24 h later. Absolute feed intake per day was computed as the difference between the amount of feed provided to the broiler chickens and the amount that remained after 24 h (Aluwong et al, 2013;Sumanu et al, 2021).…”

“…All the broiler chickens were weighed using a Mettler Toledo ® Digital Precision weighing balance (Model MT-500D, Columbus, Ohio, USA) with a sensitivity of 0.01 g before and after each 7-day feeding and watering. The average of each week was considered as the live weight gain for that particular study period (Aluwong et al, 2013;Sumanu et al, 2021).…”

Effects of antibiotic, acidifier, and probiotic supplementation on mortality rates, lipoprotein profile, and carcass traits of broiler chickens

“…In addition, Probiotics like Bacillus subtilis were commonly used because of their many beneficial properties, which included controlling intestinal microecological balance, enhancing nutrition utilization, and promoting animal growth and development in broilers ( Gao et al., 2017 ; Sen et al., 2012 ). In contrast, in some studies, there was a noticeable effect of the probiotic supplementation on carcass attributes, and higher body weights were seen in broilers fed with probiotics ( Aksu et al., 2005 ; Sumanu et al., 2021 ; Tayeri et al., 2018 ). The supplementation also affected the weights of the liver, gut, and gizzard, with the probiotic group frequently displaying the highest values ( Joysowal et al., 2018 ).…”

Cloacal temperature responses of broiler chickens administered with fisetin and probiotic (Saccharomyces cerevisiae) and exposed to heat stress

“…Probiotics are live microorganisms that are beneficial when adequately administered to the host (Aluwong et al, 2013). They function as both antioxidant and antistress agents, and are also gut effective (Sumanu et al, 2021).…”