Effects of anise, clove and thyme essential oils supplementation on rumen fermentation, blood metabolites, milk yield and milk composition in lactating goats

El-Essawy, Abeer M.; Anele, U.Y.; Abdel-Wahed, A. M.; Abdou, A.; Khattab, I.M.

doi:10.1016/j.anifeedsci.2020.114760

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“…In this context, Suprayogi [41] has reported that ewes fed diets containing Sauropusandrogynus (L.) Merr had increased milk production due to the presence of androstan-17-one, 3-ethyl-3-hydroxy 5 alpha in this plant, which serves as a precursor for steroid hormones (progesterone, estradiol, testosterone, and glucocorticoids) required for alveolar/ductal mammary gland development and lactogenesis. Furthermore, in our study, supplementation with both levels of Bs improved concentrations of blood plasma albumin within the physiological range reported for goats [42]. Blood plasma albumin is a small molecular weight protein that plays a crucial osmoregulatory role in different biological systems.…”

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confidence: 83%

“…These findings are in accordance with those previously reported by El-Azrak et al [1], in which supplementing transitioning goats with a blend of cinnamon, thyme, and peppermint essential oils (a blend rich in terpenoids as active components) has been found an effective intervention to improve milk production, ECM, and NEL, especially during the first three weeks of lactation, mainly by modulating insulin/glucose system during the transition period [1]. Similar effects on milk production, metabolism, and energy status were reported with different phytogenic feed additives [42,44]. This energy homeostasis observed in Bstreated goats could be also due to the antihyperglycemic activity of Bs active components, such as αand β-amyrin and boswellic acid [23].…”

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confidence: 81%

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Potential Benefits of Boswellia sacra Resin on Immunity, Metabolic Status, Udder and Uterus Health, and Milk Production in Transitioning Goats

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As an attempt to prevent transition-period-associated metabolic disorders and/or diseases, the potential benefits of Boswellia sacra (Bs) resin on hematology, immunity, metabolic status, udder and uterus health biomarkers, and milk production were examined in transitioning goats. From 2 weeks prepartum to 7 weeks postpartum, goats (n = 7/treatment) orally received 0 (control, nBS), 2 (BsL), or 4 (BsH) g of Bs resin/goat/day. The results showed that both Bs treatments significantly improved the activity of phagocytes. Both Bs treatments significantly decreased the concentrations of blood plasma urea, non-esterified fatty acids, hydroxybutyric acid, and interleukin-1β, whereas they increased the total antioxidant capacity compared with the nBS treatment. Both Bs treatments significantly decreased the uterine horn diameter and tended to decrease the intrauterine fluid content, indicating improved uterine involution compared with no treatment. Compared with the nBS treatment, both Bs treatments significantly decreased the milk somatic cell count. The lowest milk interleukin-1β content was observed in goats that received the BsL treatment, followed by those that received the BsH and nBS treatments. The BsL treatment significantly increased the concentration of immunoglobulin M (IgM) in the colostrum compared with the other treatments. Both Bs treatments significantly increased the daily milk yield compared with the nBS treatment but did not affect milk composition or the fat-to-protein ratio. In conclusion, supplementing lactating goats in the transition period with Bs resin at a dose of 2 g/goat/day positively affected the body lipid metabolism, udder and uterus health, colostrum IgM content, and milk yield due to its antioxidant and anti-inflammatory effects.

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Potential Benefits of Boswellia sacra Resin on Immunity, Metabolic Status, Udder and Uterus Health, and Milk Production in Transitioning Goats

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“…Emerging studies in cattle indicate an improvement in ruminant performance and feed efficiency when EOs are given in the diet [ 228 , 230 , 231 ], which may add perspective in using EOs in animal nutrition. These positive effects might be partially due to the modulation exerted on the ruminal microbiota, increasing the fiber’s digestibility to produce volatile fatty acids and synthesize microbial protein as an energy and protein supply ruminant, respectively [ 254 , 255 ].…”

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“…They found that EOs’ supplementation improved the fermentation (digestibility of organic matter, ether extract, and acid detergent fiber was higher). Adding the EO increased milk fat yield, fat content, and the concentrations of unsaturated and monounsaturated fatty acids (FA) compared with the control diet [ 228 ]. Benchaar found that dairy cows’ feed added with Thymus EO failed to improve the fermentation [ 222 ].…”

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confidence: 99%

Essential Oils in Livestock: From Health to Food Quality

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Using plant essential oils (EOs) contributes to the growing number of natural plants’ applications in livestock. Scientific data supporting the efficacy of EOs as anti-inflammatory, antibacterial and antioxidant molecules accumulates over time; however, the cumulative evidence is not always sufficient. EOs antioxidant properties have been investigated mainly from human perspectives. Still, so far, our review is the first to combine the beneficial supporting properties of EOs in a One Health approach and as an animal product quality enhancer, opening new possibilities for their utilization in the livestock and nutrition sectors. We aim to compile the currently available data on the main anti-inflammatory effects of EOs, whether encapsulated or not, with a focus on mammary gland inflammation. We will also review the EOs’ antioxidant activities when given in the diet or as a food preservative to counteract oxidative stress. We emphasize EOs’ in vitro and in vivo ruminal microbiota and mechanisms of action to promote animal health and performance. Given the concept of DOHaD (Developmental Origin of Health and Diseases), supplementing animals with EOs in early life opens new perspectives in the nutrition sector. However, effective evaluation of the significant safety components is required before extending their use to livestock and veterinary medicine.

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“…Additionally, no differences (P ≥ 0.38) were observed in concentrations of anti-egg albumin IgG between steers exposed to small or moderate amounts of stress at any time point throughout the 56-day feeding period. These observations of a lack of response in humoral immune response to EO are similar to reports of effects of EO on adaptive immune response in cattle (Yang et al, 2007;Yang et al, 2010a;El-Essawy et al 2021). However, Hosoda et al (2006), observed decreases in concentration of IgG in steers supplemented with (peppermint, clove, or lemongrass).…”

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Effects of essential oils on the performance, health, and feeding behavior of growing cattle

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Concerns and changes in policy related to use of antimicrobials in livestock has led to increased interest in using alternative feed additives such as essential oils (EO). Essential oils are plant secondary metabolites with characteristic odors. Essential oils are reported to alter ruminal fermentation (Hart et al., 2008) and animal performance (Calsamiglia et al., 2007). There is also evidence to suggest that EOs may manipulate feeding behavior in cattle (Tager and Krause, 2011). An experiment was conducted to evaluate the effects of a blend of EO in a commercially available complete feed (MFA Cattle Charge, MFA Inc., Columbia, MO) on performance, health, and feeding behavior of steers during the backgrounding phase. Eighty beef steers (initial BW = 267 [plus or minus] 2.6 kg) were obtained from 3 different sources and assigned risk groups based on distance traveled, previous health management, and incidence of disease. Pen fed EO tended (P = 0.09) to have a greater DMI than control. After 56 days on feed, steers exposedto moderate stress and fed EO had greater BW than steers exposed to moderate stress and fed control, but EO had no impact on final BW among steers exposed to small or large amounts of stress. Addition of EO did not have an effect on concentrations of anti-egg albumin IgG (P = 0.99). Under conditions of this experiment, inclusion of essential oils in a complete feed appeared to improve dry matter intake and weight gain in calves during the backgrounding phase. Meal intervals among calves in this study was 28 minutes and 40 seconds between the end time of a feeding event and start time of the next feeding event. Addition of EO to a complete feed influenced feeding rate through an interaction between treatment and days on feed (P = 0.02). Specifically, feeding rate was greater on days 11 and 44 in steers offered EO than steers offered control. Addition of EO to a complete feed may improve animal performance, health, and feeding behavior but under the conditions of this experiment, cattle source influenced the response to EO supplementation.

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Effects of anise, clove and thyme essential oils supplementation on rumen fermentation, blood metabolites, milk yield and milk composition in lactating goats

Cited by 27 publications

References 61 publications

Potential Benefits of Boswellia sacra Resin on Immunity, Metabolic Status, Udder and Uterus Health, and Milk Production in Transitioning Goats

Potential Benefits of Boswellia sacra Resin on Immunity, Metabolic Status, Udder and Uterus Health, and Milk Production in Transitioning Goats

Essential Oils in Livestock: From Health to Food Quality

Effects of essential oils on the performance, health, and feeding behavior of growing cattle

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