Implications of Tannin Containing Plants for Productivity and Health in Small Ruminant Animals: A Review

Atiba, Emmanuel M.; Laban, Rutto K.; ZeWei, Sun; Qingzhang, Zhong; Aschalew, Natnael D.

doi:10.18805/ag.r-173

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“…Some legumes found in this study, such as L. leucocephala , Acacia spp., and Gliricidia sepium are known to be tannin-rich forages [ 15 , 16 , 20 , 21 ]. Tannins are one of the most-studied secondary metabolites for their role as natural anthelmintics, especially in small ruminants [ 43 ]. They are the most abundant polyphenolic compounds in plants, consisting of hydrolyzed (hydrolyzable tannin) and condensed (condensed tannin [CT]) fractions.…”

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The diversity and quality of forages and their potency as herbal anthelmintic for swamp buffalo in Brebes District, Central Java

Satrija

Nurhidayah²,

Astuti

et al. 2023

Vet World

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Background and Aim: Swamp buffaloes play an important role in the rural economy of Indonesia. They consume various forages during their grazing time, including those with anti-parasitic potential. However, the information about the type and quality of forages and their potential as a natural anthelmintic for swamp buffalo is very limited. This study aimed to identify the diversity, quality, and anthelmintic potency of forages consumed by swamp buffaloes reared in Bantarkawung Subdistrict, Brebes District, Central Java Province, Indonesia. Materials and Methods: Samples of forages were obtained during three observation periods of the study, with a 12-week interval between each period. Forage diversity was evaluated by identifying its consumption by swamp buffaloes during their grazing activity in the field and feeding time in their shed. The quality of forages was analyzed using proximate analysis to measure their dry matter (DM), crude fiber (CF), crude protein (CP), crude fat (CFat), and ash contents. This is followed by the calculation of their total digestible nutrient based on the proximate analysis results. Botanical composition analysis was then conducted to measure the predominance of forages consumed by the livestock during their grazing activity. Literature reviews were carried out to explore forage’s anthelmintic activity. Results: The results showed that swamp buffaloes consume nine species of forage in the shed and 47 in the grazing area, including nine legumes, 18 grass, and 20 others. Swamp buffaloes consumed forages of lower quality, which contained high CF contents and varying levels of other nutrients below their daily nutritional needs. The grazing activity allowed swamp buffaloes to consume a higher variety of forages with better nutritional quality, thereby enabling them to meet their nutritional needs. Legumes and other forages served as the major protein sources, providing CP of 20.03% DM and 11.53% DM, and CF levels of 17.01% DM and 20.35% DM, respectively. The results also showed that the consumption of these forages increased during the rainy season. The predominant species of legumes consumed were Leucaena leucocephala and Acacia spp., while Alternanthera sessilis and Merremia umbellata were the predominant species of other forages. A total of 13 of the 47 species could potentially be used as natural anthelmintic due to their secondary metabolites, namely, tannin, flavonoid, saponin, terpenoid, diterpenoid, and mimosine. These compounds exert anthelmintic effects by inhibiting egg-hatching and larval development, as well as damaging the surface structure of both larvae and adult worms, ultimately leading to the death of the parasites. Conclusion: Overall, swamp buffaloes consumed more variety of forages during grazing compared to when they were kept in sheds. While the low-variety and low-quality forages provisioned for swamp buffaloes in their shed resulted in a low nutrient intake below their daily requirement. Furthermore, daily grazing activities allowed swamp buffaloes to fulfill and supplement their need by consuming a variety of grasses, legumes, and other forages in their respective grazing areas. Some of these forages also have the potential to become natural anthelmintic because they contain secondary metabolites, such as tannins, flavonoids, saponins, terpenoids, diterpenoids, and mimosine. Keywords: forages, herbal anthelmintics, Indonesia, nutrition, pastoral, swamp buffalo.

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The diversity and quality of forages and their potency as herbal anthelmintic for swamp buffalo in Brebes District, Central Java

Satrija

Nurhidayah²,

Astuti

et al. 2023

Vet World

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“…Tanniniferous plants such as Acacia karroo have been reported to contain high levels of natural antioxidants which can improve meat quality and animal performance ( Jiang et al, 2016;Huang et al, 2018;Atiba et al, 2021). Hassan et al (2020) reported that Acacia karroo leaves have a high content of condensed tannins.…”

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Effect of Acacia karroo Leaf Meal Inclusion Levels on Performance and Gut Morphology of Broiler Chickens

Kolobe¹,

Manyelo²,

Ng’ambi³

et al. 2022

AAVS

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The study was conducted to determine the effect of Acacia karroo leaf meal (AKLM) inclusion in diets on growth performance and gut morphology of Ross 308 chickens from day-old to 6 weeks of age. 320-day-old Ross 308 broiler chicks were assigned to a 2 (sex) × 4 (dietary treatment levels) factorial arrangement in a CRD, having 8 treatments, replicated x4 with 10 chicks/replicate. AKLM inclusion levels were at 0, 0.5, 1.0 or 1.5g/kg dry matter (DM). Weekly feed intake (FI), live weight (LW), and growth rate (GR) were measured to obtain the feed conversion ratio (FCR). Gut characteristics were measured on days 21 st and 42 nd of age. Data were analysed using the General Linear Model (GLM) procedures of the Statistical Analysis System. FI, FCR, GR, and LW of both sexes were the same (P>0.05) across all treatments for the first 2 weeks. During the 3 rd week, AKLM inclusion levels significantly (P<0.05) affected DM intake, FCR, GR, and LWs of both sexes. In the last 3 weeks of the trial, FI, FCR, GR, and LW for both male and female broilers were similar (P>0.05) across all treatments. AKLM did not affect (P>0.05) gut organ digesta pH, lengths, and weight values of male and female broilers aged 21 days. At day 42 of age, AKLM inclusion levels in the diets affected (P<0.05) gastrointestinal tract (GIT), ileum, and large intestine lengths of male broilers. Female broiler chickens on a diet having 1.0g of AKLM had longer (P<0.05) GIT than those without AKLM inclusion. Female broiler chickens on a diet having 1.0g of AKLM per kg DM had higher (P<0.05) gizzard weights than those diets with no AKLM inclusion at 6 weeks old. It is concluded that AKLM up to 1.5g/kg DM could be included in broiler chicken diets without any adverse effects on the performance and gut morphology.

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“…After the European ban of the use of feed antibiotics, the interest to develop natural feed additives able to protect against pathogens and to stabilize ruminal pH has increased (Chiquette, 2009;Meissner et al, 2010;Hutton et al, 2010, Shunmugadevi andAnbu Radhika, 2020;Atiba et al, 2021). In monogastric animals, plant derived alkaloids, such as sanguinarine, have been used as feed supplements in pig and poultry diets (Tschirner, 2004;Vieira, 2008).…”

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Betalains in Animal Nutrition and Health: Importance as Animal Feed Supplements- A Review

Imen

Najar

Wilmer

2022

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In recent years, betalain-containing fruits and vegetables have gained increased importance in research and food industry. The extracted betalains are safe to consume and are considered as health promoting molecules. In vitro and in vivo studies highlighted the antioxidant and the biological activities of these pigments. However, the bioavailability of betalains, their ability to protect/treat oxidative stress related diseases and their health promoting properties were investigated using mainly rodents and human models. To enlarge the sphere of application of these pigments, research trials should be extended to farm animals. This paper details the bioavailabilty and the in vivo radical scavenging activity of these molecules and proposes their use as natural animal feed additives for future debate.

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Implications of Tannin Containing Plants for Productivity and Health in Small Ruminant Animals: A Review

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The diversity and quality of forages and their potency as herbal anthelmintic for swamp buffalo in Brebes District, Central Java

The diversity and quality of forages and their potency as herbal anthelmintic for swamp buffalo in Brebes District, Central Java

Effect of Acacia karroo Leaf Meal Inclusion Levels on Performance and Gut Morphology of Broiler Chickens

Betalains in Animal Nutrition and Health: Importance as Animal Feed Supplements- A Review

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