Impact of Thyme Oil and Lactobacillus acidophilus as Natural Growth Promoters on Performance, Blood Parameters and Immune Status in Growing Rabbits

El-Kaiaty, Ahmed Mohamed; El-Moghazy, Gihan; El-Manylawi, M. A. F.; Abdel-Mageed, Mahmoud Gaber Yousef

doi:10.36380/scil.2020.wvj1

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“…Blood urea results were not affected by pennyroyal's supplementation (P>0.05). Contrary to the present trial, studies reported that the addition of thyme and oregano oil significantly reduced urea, one of the kidney function parameters, as a positive indicator compared to the control group (Tousson et al 2011;El-kaiaty et al 2020). Serum cholesterol level decreased significantly in the groups that added 0.1% and 0.2% pennyroyal to the rabbit diets compared to the control group.…”

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“…Serum glucose level was not affected by pennyroyal's addition during the whole trial (P>0.05). In a similar study, El-kaiaty et al (2020) reported that the addition of thyme oil to rabbit diets did not affect the serum glucose level. These results were consistent with the results of El-Gogary et al ( 2018) that adding rosemary to rabbit diets and of Al-Jamal and Alqadi (2011) that adding rosemary to rat diets did not alter serum glucose levels.…”

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“…Tousson et al (2011) reported that 2 kg/ton black seed and thyme in the rabbit diets did not change the total protein values compared to the control. In a different study, it was observed that thyme oil significantly decreased total protein value in growing rabbits compared to the control group (El-kaiaty et al 2020). It is believed that the added aromatic herbs' differences in glucose and protein results may be affected depending on the feed consumption.…”

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“…Many biological and pharmaceutical effects of such metabolites have been identified, including antioxidant, antimicrobial and anti-inflammatory actions (Zengin et al 2018). Besides, we observe that they demonstrate effects that protect the physiological health of living things with their appetite-enhancing, digestive system-regulating, and beneficial microorganismssupporting properties (El-kaiaty et al 2020).…”

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The Effect of Pennyroyal (Mentha Pulegium L.) on Growth Performance and Some Serum Biochemical Parameters in New Zealand Rabbits

Ölmez

Makav

2021

Van Veterinary Journal

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This study was to identify the effects of dried aerial parts powder pennyroyal added to rabbit diets on growth performance and some serum biochemical parameters. The research utilized 15 New Zealand rabbits weighing 2-2.1 kg on average. It employed control and two experimental groups with five rabbits each. All rabbits were hosted in individual cages. While basal diet was provided to the control group, pennyroyal (Mentha pulegium L.) powder was given at 0.1% (P1) and 0.2% (P2) levels to the treatment groups, respectively. The trial lasted for 28 days. It was measured body weight and feed consumption of animals at the beginning and end of the experiment. Blood samples were taken from rabbits on days 0, 14 and 28 of the study and the changes of serum biochemical parameters throughout the study were analyzed. There were no differences between the groups in terms of performance parameters (P>0.05). It was observed that the high point result was that the pennyroyal lowered the serum cholesterol level (P<0.05). However, pennyroyal did not affect other biochemical parameters (P>0.05). In conclusion, it was noted that pennyroyal might be used as an alternative growth promoter and cholesterol regulator to rabbit diets. In particular, up to 0.2% pennyroyal may utilize in rabbit diets.

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The Effect of Pennyroyal (Mentha Pulegium L.) on Growth Performance and Some Serum Biochemical Parameters in New Zealand Rabbits

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2021

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“…As a solution, attention has been focused on natural plant by-products rich in molecules with antioxidant properties (El-kaiaty et al, 2020). In Africa, especially in the tropical region, a larger number of plants and their extracts possess various pharmacological activities, including antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, anti-cancer, anti-microbial, and aphrodisiac properties (Raji et al, 2006).…”

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Reproductive Characteristics, Serum Metabolites, and Oxidative Status in Female Guinea Pigs (Cavia porcellus) Fed with Ethanolic Extract of Dichrostachys glomerata Fruit

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Ferdinand²,

Kouamo³

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Dichrostachys glomerata (D. glomerata) is an aromatic plant which is used as a spice in cooking and Cameroonian traditional medicine to treat infertility in men. This work was designed to highlight the effects of the ethanolic extract of D. glomerata on oxidative status, serum metabolites and reproductive characteristics in female guinea pigs (Cavia porcellus). A total of 48 primiparous female guinea pigs, aged 4 months old with the body weight of 400 ± 10 g, were divided into four groups with two replications per group (6 guinea pigs each). During 90 days of trial, Group 1 (control group) orally received 1 ml/kg b.w. of distilled water daily, and groups 2, 3, and 4 received D. glomerata ethanolic extract once a day at doses of 50, 100, and 200 mg/kg b.w. using the same method of administration, respectively, for 90 days, including 60 days of gestation. After the first 30 days of treatment, mating was done by placing one non-treated male into cages containing six treated females. At the end of the treatment, data were collected on reproductive characteristics, serum metabolites, and oxidative stress markers. The results revealed that the ethanolic extract of D. glomerata induced a significant decrease in the number of post-implantation resorption and ovaries weight. Groups 3 and 4 showed a significant increase in the number of fetuses per dam and viable fetuses as well as placenta weight, compared to the control group. The serum level of progesterone significantly decreased in the group treated with 200 mg/kg D. Glomerata, compared to the other treated groups. The extract at 100 mg/kg body weight showed a significant increase in fetuses weight and fetuses crown-rump length, compared to the control group. Catalase activity significantly increased in the control group than D. glomerata treated groups. In conclusion, ethanolic extract of D. glomerata minimized reproductive stress and subsequently improved the reproductive performance of guinea pigs.

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Impact of Thyme Oil and Lactobacillus acidophilus as Natural Growth Promoters on Performance, Blood Parameters and Immune Status in Growing Rabbits

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The Effect of Pennyroyal (Mentha Pulegium L.) on Growth Performance and Some Serum Biochemical Parameters in New Zealand Rabbits

The Effect of Pennyroyal (Mentha Pulegium L.) on Growth Performance and Some Serum Biochemical Parameters in New Zealand Rabbits

Reproductive Characteristics, Serum Metabolites, and Oxidative Status in Female Guinea Pigs (Cavia porcellus) Fed with Ethanolic Extract of Dichrostachys glomerata Fruit

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