Improved performance and immunological responses as a result of dietary <i>Yucca schidigera</i> extract supplementation in broilers

Sun, Dengsheng; Shi, Binlin; Tong, Manman; Yan, Sumei

doi:10.1080/1828051x.2017.1358593

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“…Our results also corroborate with those of Endo and Nakano (1999), who reported that the addition of probiotics increased the linolenic acid content and the PUFA/SFA ratio of broiler meat due to a positive effect on the intestinal flora. Indeed, dietary supplementation with Yucca schidigera extract of broiler chickens improves antioxidant capacity (Sun et al, 2018). In laying hens, Alagawany, El-Hack, and El-Kholy (2016) reported that Yucca schidigera supplementation improved the antioxidant status of serum, while egg yolk fatty acids were modified by the addition of karaya saponins to the diet (Afrose, Hossain, Salma, Miah, & Tsujii, 2010).…”

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“…Moreover, several studies on the plant extract, named Yucca schidigera, which is an important source of steroidal saponins and polyphenols, have shown that the use of this plant as feed supplement in poultry improves performance and litter quality (Sahoo, Kaur, Sethi, Sharma, & Chandra, 2015;Sun, Shi, Tong, & Yan, 2018), reduce production costs (Sariozkan et al, 2015), and control coccidian risk in broiler chickens (Djezzar, Benamirouche, Baazize-Ammi, Mohamed-Said, & Guetarni, 2014). However, to the best of our knowledge, little data are currently available on the effect of Yucca schidigera as feed supplement on broiler meat quality.…”

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Effect of probiotics and Yucca schidigera extract supplementation on broiler meat quality

Benamirouche

Baazize-Ammi²,

Hezil³

et al. 2020

Acta Sci. Anim. Sci.

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The current study investigated the effect of dietary supplementation with probiotics and Yucca schidigera extract on physicochemical parameters, proximate composition, mineral content and fatty acid profile of broiler breast and thigh muscles. In total, 240 one-day old broilers were randomly allocated into two dietary treatments groups: 1) Control (basal diet), 2) experimental (basal diet with two probiotics Pediococcus acidilactici and Saccharomyces cerevisiae and Yucca schidigera extract). The results showed that the pH value was higher in the experimental group than in the control group (p < 0.05). However, drip, cook and thaw losses were not influenced by dietary treatment (p > 0.05). A significant increase in protein, Fe, Zn, Na, P and a significant decrease in lipid, Cu and Cr contents was exhibited in experimental group relative to control group (p < 0.05). The proportion of stearic acid and saturated fatty acids was significantly (p < 0.05) reduced, whereas linoleic acid and polyunsaturated fatty acids contents were significantly (p < 0.05) increased in breast and thigh muscles of fed the experimental diet. We concluded that additive supplementation of the diet with probiotics and Yucca schidigera extract could improve meat quality.

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Section: Fatty Acid Profilementioning

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Effect of probiotics and Yucca schidigera extract supplementation on broiler meat quality

Benamirouche

Baazize-Ammi²,

Hezil³

et al. 2020

Acta Sci. Anim. Sci.

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“…In addition to this, certain saponins and extracts from Y. schidigera have been proposed to improve the health conditions of aquatic organisms [93,94] as well as the immune response of broilers [95]. Moreover, when Y. schidigera extract is administered to ruminants, or horses, there is a reduction in the growth of protozoa and Gram-positive bacteria which are associated in some cases to colitis, and other processes leading to inflammatory diseases [96].…”

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Structure, Bioactivity and Analytical Methods for the Determination of Yucca Saponins

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Yucca is one of the main sources of steroidal saponins, hence different extracts are commercialized for use as surfactant additives by beverage, animal feed, cosmetics or agricultural products. For a deeper understanding of the potential of the saponins that can be found in this genus, an exhaustive review of the structural characteristics, bioactivities and analytical methods that can be used with these compounds has been carried out, since there are no recent reviews on the matter. Thus, a total of 108 saponins from eight species of the genus Yucca have been described. Out of these, the bioactivity of 68 saponins derived from the isolation of Yucca or other genera has been evaluated. Regarding the evaluation and quality control of the saponins from this genus LC-MS technique is the most often used. Nevertheless, the development of methods for their routine analysis in commercial preparations are needed. Moreover, most of the studies found in the literature have been carried out on Y. schidigera extract, since is the most often used for commercial purposes. Only eight of the 50 species that belong to this genus have been studied, which clearly indicates that the identification of saponins present in Yucca genus is still an unresolved question.

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“…The glycocomponents can directly bind ammonia, while steroidal saponins have surface active properties, improve digestion, reduce emissions, and have an antiprotozoal effect. In relation to that, it has also been shown that Yucca schidigera in poultry improves feed conversion and production performance, lowers ammonia emissions and in-house and litter odors, and has antioxidant and immunomodulatory properties [15][16][17][18][19].…”

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Yucca schidigera Improves Performance and Lowers Oocyst Counts in Eimeria Challenged Broilers

Kozłowski

Vervenne-Zetteler²,

Konieczka

et al. 2022

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Coccidiosis is one of the main challenges for the worldwide poultry industry, and several anticoccidial treatments have been used to fight these protozoa. Resistance of Eimeria parasites against anticoccidials—and the public opinion about these treatments—demands for alternatives. In this trial, we tested Yucca schidigera (500 g/T) as a natural alternative in broilers challenged with Eimeria. This treatment was compared to three other treatments: An unchallenged control, a challenged control, and a challenged anticoccidial (625 g/T) treatment with focus on performance, oocyst per gram counts (OPG), and lesion scores. Both the anticoccidial and the Yucca schidigera group showed significant improvement in body weight (2.150 and 2.058 vs. 1.998 and 1.971 kg). growth (60.2 and 57.6 vs. 55.8 and 55.1 g/d). and feed-conversion ratio (1.456 and 1.510 vs. 1.527 and 1.575), compared to both control groups. No significant differences were found between the treatments on OPG collection days 18 and 25. On day 35, lowest OPG counts were found in the unchallenged group (93), followed by the Yucca schidigera group (114), the anticoccidial group (243), and the challenged group (650). Adding Yucca schidigera abolished the effect of the challenge resulting in comparable (FCR) or better (ADG) performance results compared to the unchallenged birds. Yucca schidigera consistently showed lower numbers for OPG counts compared to the anticoccidial and challenged group. Therefore, Yucca schidigera can be considered as an effective alternative for anticoccidial treatment in broilers.

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Improved performance and immunological responses as a result of dietary Yucca schidigera extract supplementation in broilers

Cited by 10 publications

References 33 publications

Effect of probiotics and Yucca schidigera extract supplementation on broiler meat quality

Effect of probiotics and Yucca schidigera extract supplementation on broiler meat quality

Structure, Bioactivity and Analytical Methods for the Determination of Yucca Saponins

Yucca schidigera Improves Performance and Lowers Oocyst Counts in Eimeria Challenged Broilers

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