Growth performance and physiological status evaluation of Spirulina platensis algae supplementation in broiler chicken diet

El-Hady, A.M. Abd; Elghalid, Osama; El-Naggar, Ahmed M.; El-Khalek, Enass Abd

doi:10.1016/j.livsci.2022.105009

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“…Moreover, the inclusion of a high dose (15%) of A. platensis in broilers’ diet increased the total carotenoids in meat but reduced n -3 PUFAs and α-tocopherol [ 86 ]. Moreover, the contents of Ca and P in tibia ash increased in broiler chickens fed diets containing 3 and 6% A. platensis compared with those fed a diet containing 0% SPA [ 87 ]. Also, the richness in amino acids in A. platensis may contribute to an improvement in ADG [ 87 ].…”

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Microalgae as an Alternative Mineral Source in Poultry Nutrition

Costa,

Spínola,

Prates

2024

Veterinary Sciences

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This review explores the potential of microalgae as a sustainable and nutritionally rich alternative for mineral supplementation in poultry diets, addressing both the opportunities and challenges in this emerging field. Poultry nutrition, pivotal to the health and productivity of birds, traditionally relies on inorganic and organic mineral sources which, while effective, raise environmental and economic concerns. Microalgae offer a promising solution with their high contents of essential minerals, proteins, vitamins, and bioactive compounds. This review delves into the nutritional profiles of various microalgae, highlighting their rich contents of minerals which are crucial for physiological processes in poultry. It examines the bioavailability of these minerals and their impact on poultry health and productivity. Furthermore, it evaluates the environmental sustainability of microalgae cultivation and acknowledges the challenges in using microalgae in poultry diets, particularly in terms of the economic viability of large-scale production and the consistency of nutrient composition. It discusses the importance of rigorous safety assessments and regulatory compliance, given the potential risks of toxins and heavy metals. Overall, this analysis aims to provide a clear understanding of the role microalgae could play in poultry nutrition and address sustainability challenges in animal agriculture while also considering future perspectives and advancements needed in this field.

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“…Moreover, the contents of Ca and P in tibia ash increased in broiler chickens fed diets containing 3 and 6% A. platensis compared with those fed a diet containing 0% SPA [ 87 ]. Also, the richness in amino acids in A. platensis may contribute to an improvement in ADG [ 87 ].…”

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Microalgae as an Alternative Mineral Source in Poultry Nutrition

Costa,

Spínola,

Prates

2024

Veterinary Sciences

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“…Traditionally, microalgae have been utilized more as supplements than core ingredients in monogastric diets ( 18 ). Preceding inquiries from this team evaluated the ramifications of integrating microalgae as a feed ingredient on growth performance, health status, and hepatic lipid composition in broilers ( 19 , 20 ), and extended to pigs ( 19 , 20 ).…”

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Impact of high Spirulina diet, extruded or supplemented with enzymes, on blood cells, systemic metabolites, and hepatic lipid and mineral profiles of broiler chickens

Spínola,

Alfaia,

Costa

et al. 2024

Front. Vet. Sci.

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The impact of 15% dietary inclusion of Spirulina (Arthrospira platensis) in broiler chickens was explored, focusing on blood cellular components, systemic metabolites and hepatic lipid and mineral composition. From days 14 to 35 of age, 120 broiler chickens were divided and allocated into four dietary treatments: a standard corn and soybean meal-based diet (control), a 15% Spirulina diet, a 15% extruded Spirulina diet, and a 15% Spirulina diet super-dosed with an enzyme blend (0.20% porcine pancreatin plus 0.01% lysozyme). The haematological analysis revealed no significant deviations (p > 0.05) in blood cell counts across treatments, suggesting that high Spirulina inclusion maintains haematological balance. The systemic metabolic assessment indicated an enhanced antioxidant capacity in birds on Spirulina diets (p < 0.001), pointing toward a potential reduction in oxidative stress. However, the study noted a detrimental impact on growth performance metrics, such as final body weight and feed conversion ratio (both p < 0.001), in the Spirulina-fed treatments, with the super-dosed enzyme blend supplementation failing to alleviate these effects but with extrusion mitigating them. Regarding hepatic composition, birds on extruded Spirulina and enzyme-supplemented diets showed a notable increase in n-3 fatty acids (EPA, DPA, DHA) (p < 0.001), leading to an improved n-6/n-3 PUFA ratio (p < 0.001). Despite this positive shift, a reduction in total hepatic lipids (p = 0.003) was observed without a significant change in cholesterol levels. Our findings underscore the need for further exploration into the optimal inclusion levels, processing methods and potential enzymatic enhancements of Spirulina in broiler diets. Ultimately, this research aims to strike a balance between promoting health benefits and maintaining optimal growth performance in poultry nutrition.

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“…Microalgae, such as Arthrospira , also known as Spirulina , improve the broiler's immune system, protect against different pathogens, and increase T-cell activity in the body ( Sugiharto, 2020 ; Fries-Craft et al, 2021 ). The inclusion of Arthrospira platensis at different doses in the broiler diet also improves villi height ( VH ), crypt depth ( CD ), and VH to CD ratio of the small intestine ( El-Hady et al, 2022 ). The exact mechanistic pathway of microalgae is still unclear; however, we have outlined the plausible pathways ( Figure 1 ) of how microalgae may improve broiler chickens' gut health and growth performance.…”

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Effects of microalgae, with or without xylanase supplementation, on growth performance, organs development, and gut health parameters of broiler chickens

Mishra,

Das,

Chaudhary

et al. 2023

Poultry Science

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Growth performance and physiological status evaluation of Spirulina platensis algae supplementation in broiler chicken diet

Cited by 10 publications

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Microalgae as an Alternative Mineral Source in Poultry Nutrition

Microalgae as an Alternative Mineral Source in Poultry Nutrition

Impact of high Spirulina diet, extruded or supplemented with enzymes, on blood cells, systemic metabolites, and hepatic lipid and mineral profiles of broiler chickens

Effects of microalgae, with or without xylanase supplementation, on growth performance, organs development, and gut health parameters of broiler chickens

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