Growth performance, pH value of gizzard, hepatic enzyme activity, immunologic indicators, intestinal histomorphology, and cecal microflora of broilers fed diets supplemented with processed lignocellulose

Sözcü, Arda

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“…Likewise, a higher BW and more efficient feed utilization were observed in these groups when compared with either the CONT or 2 kg LS groups. These results are in accordance with the findings of Makivic et al., 2019 , Sozcu, 2019 and Röhe et al. (2020) , who reported that diets supplemented with insoluble fiber sources resulted in an improvement in digestive tract development and, subsequently, growth performance in broilers and laying hens.…”

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confidence: 92%

“…Lower levels of AST and ALT in both the 0.5 and 1 kg LS groups could be proof of a hepatoprotective effect of lignocellulose in laying hens. A similar effect for lignocellulose in broiler nutrition was reported by Sozcu (2019) .…”

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confidence: 83%

“…This may be related to the population of intestinal bacteria and the subsequent bacterial load of the excreta. A study performed by Sozcu (2019) reported a significant decline for populations of Staphylococcus spp., Escherichia coli , and Enterobacter spp. in the cecum of broilers fed a diet with 2 kg lignocellulose supplementation.…”

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confidence: 99%

“…It is already known that the potential effects of dietary fiber are related to the physicochemical characteristics and structure of the fiber source ( Raninen et al., 2011 , Yokhana et al., 2016 ). Fiber sources, such as sunflower hulls, pea hulls, rice hulls, soy hulls, and sugar beet pulp, have been investigated for numerous parameters, including growth performance, FI, intestinal development, nutrient digestibility, and immune response in broilers ( Sadeghi et al., 2015 , Sozcu, 2019 ) and layer pullets ( Guzmán et al., 2015a , Guzmán et al., 2015b , Hussein et al., 2017 , Röhe et al., 2019a , Röhe et al., 2019b ).…”

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confidence: 99%

“…Besides, cellulose and lignin as components of lignocellulose are insoluble, and nonfermentable fiber fractions could affect gut health status and performance parameters ( Hetland and Svihus, 2001 ; Krás et al., 2013 ) by increasing beneficial microflora population, especially Bifidobacterium and Lactobacillus ( Cao et al., 2003 ; Shakouri et al., 2006 ; Saki et al., 2010 ). A recent study investigated the effects of lignocellulose supplementation ( LS ) in broiler nutrition exhibited positive effects broiler growth performance via changes in hepatic enzyme activities, immunoglobulin levels, villus growth in jejunum, and microflora in cecum ( Sozcu, 2019 ). Therefore, this study was designed to evaluate the effects of LS as an insoluble fiber source in laying hen nutrition.…”

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The effects of lignocellulose supplementation on laying performance, egg quality parameters, aerobic bacterial load of eggshell, serum biochemical parameters, and jejunal histomorphological traits of laying hens

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İpek

2020

Poultry Science

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This study was performed to investigate the effects of lignocellulose supplementation ( LS ) on performance parameters, egg quality, aerobic bacterial load of eggshell, serum biochemical parameters, and jejunal histomorphological traits of laying hens between 18 and 38 wk of age. A total of 640 pullets at 16 wk of age were allotted to 4 treatment groups as 0 kg (control, CONT ), 0.5 kg, 1 kg, and 2 kg LS per ton of feed. Body weight ( BW ), daily feed intake, egg production ( EP ), egg weight ( EW ), and efficiency of feed utilization ( EF ) were determined as the mean of each 3-wk period between 18 and 38 wk of age. Laying hens in the 1 kg LS group had a higher BW mean (1632.1 g, P < 0.001). The highest mean value of EP and EW were observed in 1 kg LS group (81.8% and 57.3 g, respectively), whereas the lowest values were found in the 2 kg LS group (78.6% and 54.4 g, respectively, P < 0.001). The mean of EF was the lowest in the 1 kg LS group (2.72, P < 0.001). There was a decline in eggshell breaking strength and eggshell thickness in the 2 kg LS, when compared with the 0.5 and 1 kg LS groups ( P < 0.001). The total aerobic bacterial load of the eggshell was the lowest in the 1 kg LS group (4.7 log 10 cfu/mL). The level of aspartate amino transferase and alanine amino transferase showed an increment in both the CONT and 2 kg LS groups ( P < 0.001). The high level of LS (2 kg per ton of feed) caused a decline in the levels of IgY, IgA and IgM, when compared to the 0.5 and 1 kg LS groups ( P < 0.001). Laying hens in 0.5 and 1 kg LS groups had longer villus height (1335.9 μm) in the jejunum than the others ( P < 0.001). These findings showed that the 1 kg LS per ton of feed improved EP and EW, eggshell quality, immunoglobulin levels and intestinal morphology, and decreased the total aerobic bacterial load.

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The effects of lignocellulose supplementation on laying performance, egg quality parameters, aerobic bacterial load of eggshell, serum biochemical parameters, and jejunal histomorphological traits of laying hens

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2020

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Effects of micronized bamboo powder on growth performance, serum biochemical indexes, cecal chyme microflora and metabolism of broilers aged 1–22 days

Dai

Lin²,

Cheng³

et al. 2022

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Adding insoluble fiber to diet of broilers has been reported to improve intestinal health and promote growth performance. Bamboo powder is a cheap raw material with rich insoluble fiber. This study aims to explore the effects of feeding micronized bamboo powder (MBP) on growth performance, serum biochemical indexes, intestinal microflora, and metabolism of broilers. A total of 1440 1-day-old slow-growing Ephedra chickens were randomly divided into three groups considering gender and body weight: (1) Group D: feeding with basal diet without antibiotics; (2) Group E: feeding with basal diet supplemented with 5% rice bran (RB); (3) Group F: feeding with basal diet supplemented with 1% MBP. Each group involved 8 replicates feeding for 22 days, with 60 chickens per replicate. Various indexes were detected. For the growth performance, the weight gain and feed consumption ratio (G: F) of Group F supplemented with MBP is 0.57 ± 0.04, which is significantly higher than that of E group supplemented with RB (0.52 ± 0.01, P < 0.05). For the serum biochemical indexes, the glutathione peroxidase activity in Group F is significantly higher than that of Group D, while the malondialdehyde content is significantly lower than that of Group D and Group E (P < 0.05 for all). The fresh cecal chyme is taken for determination. In Group F, the α diversity index Faith_pd is significantly lower in Group F than that of Group D. The microorganism species in cecal chyme of Group F and Group E are also different. The metabolic pathways of Group F, mainly in fatty acid metabolism, amino acid metabolism and intestinal immune IgA production, were different from those of Group D and Group E. Adding 1% MBP to broiler diet can enhance the anti-oxidant capacity, improve chyme microflora, regulate the metabolism pathways responsible for intestinal fatty acids, amino acids, and immunity.

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Effect of type of fiber and its physicochemical properties on performance, digestive transit time, and cecal fermentation in broilers from 1 to 23 d of age

Rybicka,

del Pozo,

Carro

et al. 2024

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Growth performance, pH value of gizzard, hepatic enzyme activity, immunologic indicators, intestinal histomorphology, and cecal microflora of broilers fed diets supplemented with processed lignocellulose

Cited by 16 publications

References 32 publications

The effects of lignocellulose supplementation on laying performance, egg quality parameters, aerobic bacterial load of eggshell, serum biochemical parameters, and jejunal histomorphological traits of laying hens

The effects of lignocellulose supplementation on laying performance, egg quality parameters, aerobic bacterial load of eggshell, serum biochemical parameters, and jejunal histomorphological traits of laying hens

Effects of micronized bamboo powder on growth performance, serum biochemical indexes, cecal chyme microflora and metabolism of broilers aged 1–22 days

Effect of type of fiber and its physicochemical properties on performance, digestive transit time, and cecal fermentation in broilers from 1 to 23 d of age

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