Effects of increasing levels of orange peel extract on kit growth, feed utilization, and some blood metabolites in the doe rabbits under heat stress conditions

Morshedy, Sabrin Abdelrahman; Zahran, Soliman Mohamed; Sabir, Salem Abdulnabi; El-Gindy, Yassmine M.

doi:10.1080/10495398.2022.2038615

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“…This study also showed that a decrease in the serum levels of cholesterol, LDL, v-LDL, and TG, including an increase in HDL level in the blood of does receiving GC seeds, was probably due to the presence of glycosides, alkaloids, tannins (phenolic compounds), flavonoids 1 , and amino acids (glutamine, cysteine, glycine). These active components in GC seeds may also have antioxidant activities, resulting in endogenous antioxidant glutathione synthesis 36 or caffeic acid-based antioxidant effects 37 .…”

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“…Medicinal plants have gained significant attention for being used as animal feed additives to produce quality animals that the customers worldwide could accept, cover essential nutrient needs, and improve the rabbit's health and reproductive performance 1 . Medicinal plants used as supplements can directly influence milk yield and composition and the number of kits born alive.…”

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Reproductive performance and milk yield of rabbits fed diets supplemented with garden cress (Lepidium sativum) seed

El-Gindy

Zahran

Ahmed

et al. 2022

Sci Rep

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Recently, phytochemicals in plants have evoked interest as sources of naturally beneficial substances and as alternatives to antimicrobials. Based on these benefits, it was hypothesized that garden cress (GC; Lepidium sativum) supplementation could overcome the negative impacts of severe heat stress on the reproductive and lactation performance, physiological parameters, and antioxidant status of rabbits. Twenty-four mature V-line does (6 months old) with an average body weight of 3.65 ± 0.54 kg were randomly assigned into four homogenously equal groups (n = 6) according to the level of supplemented GC seeds. Rabbits in the control group were fed a basal diet without GC seeds (GC 0), the other three treatment groups (GC 3, GC 4.5, and GC 6) were fed a basal diet supplemented with GC seeds at levels 3, 4.5 and 6%, respectively. Investigations revealed that the inclusion of 3% GC enhanced the litter weight of heat-stressed rabbits on the 7th, 14th, and 21st days. Furthermore, treatment with 3% and 6% GC seeds increased the milk yield on the 28th day. the most of lipid profile parameters, such as cholesterol, triglyceride, high-density lipoprotein (HDL), low-density lipoprotein (LDL), serum urea levels, and antioxidant status improved in rabbits supplemented with 6% GC. In conclusion, the dietary supplemention of GC seed at 6% increased milk yield at 28th day “weaning age”, consequently, improved the blood lipid profile and antioxidant status. Further studies should be conducted to commercialize theusage of garden cress seeds as a supplement in rabbits.

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Reproductive performance and milk yield of rabbits fed diets supplemented with garden cress (Lepidium sativum) seed

El-Gindy

Zahran

Ahmed

et al. 2022

Sci Rep

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“…This feature makes rabbits more susceptible to HS than other livestock species. Studies have shown that HS significantly reduces growth metrics and feed efficiency (Morshedy et al, 2022) and alters hematological variables in growing rabbits (Abdelnour et al, 2020; Morshedy et al, 2022). Moreover, HS induces disturbances in blood metabolites and hormone profiles, triggering oxidative stress and decreasing productivity and reproductive efficiency (Abdelnour et al, 2020; Morshedy et al, 2022).…”

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“…Studies have shown that HS significantly reduces growth metrics and feed efficiency (Morshedy et al, 2022) and alters hematological variables in growing rabbits (Abdelnour et al, 2020; Morshedy et al, 2022). Moreover, HS induces disturbances in blood metabolites and hormone profiles, triggering oxidative stress and decreasing productivity and reproductive efficiency (Abdelnour et al, 2020; Morshedy et al, 2022). Additionally, HS reduces libido and semen quality in buck rabbits (Ajao & Ola, 2022; El‐Desoky et al, 2017; El‐Ratel et al, 2021).…”

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The benefits of Maca (Lepidium meyenii) extract administration for male rabbits affected by environmental heat stress

Ragab

Hassan

Shazly

et al. 2022

Animal Physiology Nutrition

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Heat stress (HS) is the most substantial environmental issue in rabbit health status impairment, which can lower productivity. Maca is a common medicinal plant with important biological activities including antioxidant, anti‐inflammatory, anti‐fatigue, and neuroprotective effects. The present research explored the alleged protective role of Maca extract in alleviating the adverse impact of HS on rabbits. Growing V‐line 6‐week‐old buck rabbits (N = 48) were orally administered Maca extract at levels of 0 (MAC0), 200 (MAC2), 400 (MAC4), or 600 (MAC6) mg/head twice per week. Compared to the control groups, rabbits provided Maca had better growth performance, feed intake and feed conversion ratio. Liver and tests weights were significantly higher (p < 0.05) in Maca treated groups compared to the control. hemoglobin, white blood cell, red blood corpuscles, platelet count, hematocrit, and lymphocytes were significantly increased in the MAC4 group compared with the control group. MAC4 treatment significantly reduced aspartate aminotransferase and malondialdehyde levels compared with other groups. Moreover, the concentrations of total bilirubin, creatinine, glucose, total cholesterol, and triglycerides were lower (p < 0.05) in the MAC4 group than in the controls. Oral administration of Maca improved cortisol and testosterone values, total antioxidant capacity, and superoxide dismutase. The MAC4 group exhibited significant improvement (p < 0.05) in sperm motility, survival, membrane functionality, concentration, and libido, with a significant decrease in abnormal sperm compared with the control group. Also, aforementioned group showed sperm cells with a normal structure and intact plasma membranes, acrosomes, and well‐organised axonemal components. Histopathological screening of liver sections showed moderate to severe degenerative and necrotic changes in rabbits exposed to HS, which were alleviated with Maca oral administration. In conclusion, oral administration of Maca extract at 400 or 600 mg/head‐weekly enhanced growth performance, hemato‐biochemical attributes, antioxidant status, and semen quality in rabbits during the hot season.

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The ameliorative effect of bergamot oil nano-emulsion in stressed rabbit bucks: Influence on blood biochemical parameters, redox status, immunity indices, inflammation markers, semen quality, testicular changes and the expression of HSPs genes

Saghir

Alnaimat

Dmour

et al. 2023

Saudi Pharmaceutical Journal

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Effects of increasing levels of orange peel extract on kit growth, feed utilization, and some blood metabolites in the doe rabbits under heat stress conditions

Cited by 5 publications

References 70 publications

Reproductive performance and milk yield of rabbits fed diets supplemented with garden cress (Lepidium sativum) seed

Reproductive performance and milk yield of rabbits fed diets supplemented with garden cress (Lepidium sativum) seed

The benefits of Maca (Lepidium meyenii) extract administration for male rabbits affected by environmental heat stress

The ameliorative effect of bergamot oil nano-emulsion in stressed rabbit bucks: Influence on blood biochemical parameters, redox status, immunity indices, inflammation markers, semen quality, testicular changes and the expression of HSPs genes

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