Effects of dietary supplementation of fermented Artemisia argyi on growth performance, slaughter performance, and meat quality in broilers

Wang, Qiuxia; Wang, Li; Li, Lingwei; Sun, Mengqiao; Li, Peng; Yu, Yan; Zhang, Yanhong; Xu, Zhiyong; Gao, Pei; Ma, Jinyou; Liu, Xingyou

doi:10.1016/j.psj.2024.103545

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“…Moreover, the fermented lychee phenolics were found to be more beneficial for the growth of gut microbiota [ 25 ]. Similarly, Wang et al indicated that dietary supplementation with 3% fermented Artemisia argyi significantly enhanced the growth performance and meat quality of broilers [ 26 ]. Further, Liu et al also showed that both fermented and unfermented Andrographis paniculata exerted positive impact on the growth performance, immune status, and intestinal morphology of ducks, with a more pronounced effect using fermented Andrographis paniculata [ 27 ].…”

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Fermented Astragalus Powder, a New Potential Feed Additive for Broilers to Improve the Growth Performance and Health

Han,

Xu,

Zhang

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Animals

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A total of 320 1-day-old broilers were randomly divided into five groups. The control group (CON) received a basal diet, while the FAP4, FAP2, and FAP1 groups were provided with the basal diet supplemented with 4%, 2%, and 1% fermented Astragalus powder, respectively. The unfermented Astragalus powder (UAP2) group was fed the basal diet supplemented with 2% UAP. Each group contained eight replicates of eight chicks each. The results revealed that the final BW and ADG in the FAP 1 and FAP2 were higher than those in the UAP2 and CON groups, while reducing F/G from day 14 to day 42. On day 42, the thymus index in the UAP and FAP groups as well as the bursa index in the FAP4 group showed significant increases compared to those in the CON group. Supplementation with 2% FAP elevated serum IgA levels in broilers on day 28 and day 42, and it also increased serum IgG levels on day 42. Furthermore, supplementation with 2% FAP elevated serum albumin (ALB) levels in broilers, while supplementation with 4% FAP increased serum (glucose) GLU levels in broilers on day 28. The serum biochemical parameters and pathological observation of the liver and kidney in the groups did not show any adverse effects on broilers’ health. In addition, the serum total antioxidant capacity (T-AOC) level significantly increased in the FAP4 and FAP2 groups on day 28, and the malondialdehyde (MDA) level in both serum and liver tissue decreased in the FAP2 group on day 28 and day 42. Compared to the CON group, 2% FAP and 2% UAP supplementation reduced the relative abundance of Bacteroides and supplementation with 2% FAP increased the relative abundance of Alistipes on day 42. In conclusion, the dietary supplementation of FAP can enhance the growth performance, immune function, and antioxidant capacity and regulate microflora in broilers, of which 2% FAP is more effective. It indicates FAP exhibits significant application potential as a promising feed additive for broilers.

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