IMPACT OF PROBIOTIC (Lactobacillus planterium) SUPPLEMENTATION ON PRODUCTIVE AND PHYSIOLOGICAL PERFORMANCE OF GROWING RABBITS UNDER EGYPTIAN CONDITIONS

El-Shafei, Abd el rafiee; Younis, Tarek; Al-Gamal, M. A.; Hesham, Abdelrahman

doi:10.21608/ejrs.2019.48188

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“…Herein, the serum levels of total protein and globulin were increased in the EF and/or CB-supplemented groups. Such increment in serum total protein in the rabbit by the inclusion of probiotic in their diets indicated that these probiotic strain has affected protein metabolism (El-Shafei et al 2019), which is harmonious with the enhancement observed in the body weights of treated groups. Additionally, the increased globulin content is a significant indicator of the enhanced immune function.…”

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confidence: 62%

Evaluation of Enterococcus faecium NCIMB 11181 and Clostridium butyricum probiotic supplements in post-weaning rabbits reared under thermal stress conditions

Bassiony

Al‐Sagheer

El-Kholy

et al. 2021

Italian Journal of Animal Science

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An 8-week feeding experiment was designed to examine the influences of single or/and double strains of probiotic compared to antibiotic colistin on growth, hematological variables, blood serum metabolites and caecal fermentation in post-weaning rabbits exposed to heat stress conditions. A total of one hundred (35-day-old; average initial body weights 694 ± 7.33) New Zealand White rabbits were distributed into five groups. The experimental groups were the basal diet (control), or basal diet fortified with 120 mg colistin (COL); 5 Â 10 6 cfu Clostridium butyricum (CB); 2 Â 10 8 cfu Enterococcus faecium NCIMB 11181 (EF); or 2.5 Â 10 6 cfu C. butyricum þ 1 Â 10 8 cfu E. faecium/kg diet (CB þ EF). The results demonstrated that both the EF and CB þ EF treatments enhanced (p < .05) final body weight and overall feed conversion ratio compared to control and COL treatment. The carcase yield percentage and relative organs weight were insignificantly affected in all treated groups. The COL treatment increased (p < .05) mean corpuscular volume and albumin/globulin ratio compared to the control group. Compared to the control, all probiotic and COL groups decreased (p < .05) serum total triglycerides and very low-density lipoprotein. The concentrations of Serum total protein, globulin, highdensity lipoprotein, complement component 3, and lysozyme activity were higher (p < .05) in probiotic groups than those in the control group. Probiotic application improved the caecal total volatile fatty acids, propionate concentrations, and intestinal histomorphometry parameters. In conclusion, EF and CB þ EF probiotic supplements could be used as alternatives to antibiotic colistin to enhance the growth and health of weaned rabbits under heat stress conditions. HIGHLIGHTSTwo strains of probiotics as alternatives to antibiotics were studied in rabbits under heat stress conditions. Supplemental EF and CB þ EF probiotic enhanced rabbit growth and feed utilisation. Probiotic application improved biochemical and immunological indicators. The application of the tested probiotics improved the caecal volatile fatty acids production and the intestinal histomorphometry parameters. EF and CB þ EF probiotic supplements could be used as an alternative to antibiotics to promote the growth of rabbits under heat stress conditions.

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Section: Discussionmentioning

confidence: 62%

Evaluation of Enterococcus faecium NCIMB 11181 and Clostridium butyricum probiotic supplements in post-weaning rabbits reared under thermal stress conditions

Bassiony

Al‐Sagheer

El-Kholy

et al. 2021

Italian Journal of Animal Science

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“…El-Shafei et al [37], who tested supplementation of probiotic Lactobacillus plantarum in growing New Zealand White rabbits, reported no significant effect of probiotics on total protein, immunoglobulins, and on IgG. The results reported by Mohamed et al [27] partially agreed with the abovementioned, as no significant effect was reported on globulin, while a significant increase in WBC and total protein in growing rabbits fed with diets supplemented with Lactobacillus acidophilus were observed.…”

Section: Health Status and Gastrointestinal Tract Microbiotamentioning

confidence: 73%

“…El-Shafei et al [ 37 ] tested, in four-week-old male New Zealand White rabbits, two concentrations of a Lactobacillus plantarum strain (0.25 g and 0.5 g per kg of 1 × 10 6 CFU/g) for 8 weeks. Results showed that the goblet cells appeared in the duodenum and caecum epithelia of the treated groups, suggesting an improvement in production of mucus compared with the control group.…”

Section: Effects Of Probiotics On Rabbitsmentioning

confidence: 99%

Probiotics in Rabbit Farming: Growth Performance, Health Status, and Meat Quality

Mancini

Paci

2021

Animals

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The rabbit’s complex microbiota of the gastrointestinal tract (GIT) plays a critical role in feed digestion, in vitamin production, in fermentative activity with production of volatile fatty acids, and stimulation of immune response, as well as in the infection defence against pathogens and countering environmental stresses. To prevent digestive disorders of this fragile ecosystem, rabbit breeders adopt suitable diets supplemented with additives such as probiotics. Probiotics can interact with the host and with the other microflora leading to an increased health status. A review on the effects of probiotics on rabbit growth performance, health status, and meat quality was conducted to reduce the incidence of digestive diseases and enhance productive performance. Some authors observed that the supplementation of probiotics to the diet improved feed conversion ratio and growth and digestion coefficients, while other authors reported a lack of effect on the live performance. Benefits derived from the use of probiotics were observed on the mortality and the morbidity. The studies performed, to evaluate the effects of probiotic supplementation in diets on the immune response, showed variations in the results. Some authors reported no significant effect on haematological parameters, such as total protein, immunoglobulins, and IgG, while others observed a significant increase or decrease of the same parameters. Most of the research reported significant modifications of intestinal morphology and positive effects on the GIT microbiota, supporting the host’s natural defences. Regarding the carcass and meat quality, the studies reported only partial and opposing results.

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“…Also, in their study using Lactobacillus rhamnosus , Simonova et al [ 14 ] found slightly higher total protein levels. Furthermore, an increase in the concentration of proteins and albumin was reported in rabbits supplemented with 10 6 cfu/g of Lactobacillus planetarium for 8 weeks [ 48 ]. However, in trial 3, ALFA-1 globulin was higher in the treated group ( p < 0.05).…”

Section: Discussionmentioning

confidence: 99%

Effects of Dietary Supplementation of Lactobacillus acidophilus on Blood Parameters and Gut Health of Rabbits

Colombino

Biasato

Michetti

et al. 2022

Animals

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This study aimed to evaluate the effects of Lactobacillus acidophilus D2/CSL (L-1 × 109 cfu/kg feed/day) on biochemical parameters, faecal score (FS), cecal pH, gut morphometry, microbiota and cecal short-chain fatty acid (SCFAs) in rabbits. Three zootechnical trials were performed and in each trial 30 rabbits were allotted to two groups; a probiotic group (L) and a control group (C). At slaughter (day 45), samples of blood, duodenum, jejunum, ileum, liver and spleen were collected and submitted to histomorphometric analyses. Blood biochemical analyses, cecal microbiota and SCFAs determination were also performed. In trial 1 and 3, L. acidophilus D2/CSL did not affect productive parameters (p > 0.05). However, L group of trial 1 showed a lower morbidity and mortality compared to the control. In trial 2, C group showed a higher daily feed intake (p = 0.018) and a positive statistical tendency for live weight and average daily gain (p = 0.068). On the contrary, albumin was higher and ALFA-1 globulin was lower in the C group compared to L (p < 0.05). In all the trials, FS, cecal pH, histomorphometry, microbiota and SCFAs were unaffected. In conclusion, L. acidophilus D2/CSL did not impair growth performances, gut and rabbit’s health, reducing morbidity and mortality.

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IMPACT OF PROBIOTIC (Lactobacillus planterium) SUPPLEMENTATION ON PRODUCTIVE AND PHYSIOLOGICAL PERFORMANCE OF GROWING RABBITS UNDER EGYPTIAN CONDITIONS

Cited by 15 publications

References 24 publications

Evaluation of Enterococcus faecium NCIMB 11181 and Clostridium butyricum probiotic supplements in post-weaning rabbits reared under thermal stress conditions

Evaluation of Enterococcus faecium NCIMB 11181 and Clostridium butyricum probiotic supplements in post-weaning rabbits reared under thermal stress conditions

Probiotics in Rabbit Farming: Growth Performance, Health Status, and Meat Quality

Effects of Dietary Supplementation of Lactobacillus acidophilus on Blood Parameters and Gut Health of Rabbits

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