Modulation of growth performance, gut morphometry, and cecal microbiota in broilers by clove (Syzygium aromaticum) and tulsi (Ocimum sanctum) supplementation

Islam, Rafiqul; Sultana, Nasrin; Bhakta, Sonali; Haque, Ziaul; Hasan, Alamgir; Siddique, Mahbubul Pratik; Islam, Mohammad Rafiqul

doi:10.1016/j.psj.2022.102266

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“…Similarly, the depth of the crypts increased with age on supplementation with 0.01% P. aduncum and the M. citrifolia in 21 and 28 days of age, respectively, compared with those of the positive control ( p < 0.05). Previous studies using extracts from other plants have proven that the length of the intestinal villi increases because of plant extracts or essential oils ( 15 , 16 , 88–90 ), facilitating the mechanisms of nutrient absorption. This is similar to the active mechanisms of antibiotics as growth promoters, which also promote an increase in the length of the intestinal villi ( 5 ).…”

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“…The results of the present study were similar to those obtained in previous studies, wherein the productive indices of cattle, tilapia, and guinea pigs improved on using pulp and fruit extracts from M. citrifolia ( 100–102 ). Studies have been performed in chickens, where extracts from different plants, such as Indian frankincense, caraway ( Carum carvi L.), cloves ( Syzygium aromaticum ), holy basil ( Ocimum sanctum ), and licorice have shown improved productive indices ( 15 , 16 , 88–90 ). Nonetheless, the results from the present study also contrast with those of previous studies, in which the productive performance indices of chickens did not vary on using of M. citrifolia leaf powder or different fruit extract concentrations ( 33 , 63 ).…”

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Modulation of Gut Microbiota, and Morphometry, Blood Profiles and performance of Broiler Chickens Supplemented with Piper aduncum, Morinda citrifolia, and Artocarpus altilis leaves Ethanolic Extracts

Paredes-López,

Robles-Huaynate,

Soto-Vásquez

et al. 2024

Front. Vet. Sci.

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Bioactive plants such as P. aduncum, M. citrifolia, and A. altilis might improve intestinal health as an alternative to antibiotic growth promoters. The objective of this study was to determine the effect of the ethanolic extracts (EEs) of these plants on the intestinal health of broiler chickens. Cobb 500 chickens (n = 352) were distributed into eight treatments with four replicates and 11 chickens each. T1 received a base diet, and T2 received a base diet with 0.005% zinc bacitracin. T3, T5, and T7 were supplemented with 0.005% of P. aduncum, M. citrifolia, and A. altilis EE in the diet while T4, T6, and T8 with 0.01% of the extract. The EEs were supplemented with drinking water from 1 to 26 days of age. The following parameters were evaluated: hematological profiles at 28 days of age, blood metabolites profiles at 14, 21, and 28 days; Escherichia coli, Staphylococcus aureus, and Lactobacillus sp. abundance in the ileum mucosa and content at 21 and 28 days, and histomorphometry of the duodenum, jejunum, and ileum mucosa at 14, 21, and 28 d. Final weight (FW), weight gain (WG), feed intake (FI), and feed conversion rate (FCR) were evaluated at seven, 21, and 33 days of age. M. citrifolia and A. altilis EE at 0.01% increased blood glucose levels at 21 and 28 days of age, respectively, and P. aduncum and M. citrifolia EE at 0.01% increased triglycerides at 28 days of age; in addition, this EE did not have any effect on the AST and ALT profiles. The depths of the Lieberkühn crypts and the villi length to the crypt’s depth ratio increased with age on supplementation with 0.01% M. citrifolia and A. altilis EE at 21 days of age (p < 0.05). In addition, the depth of the crypts increased at 28 days of age (p < 0.05) in chickens supplemented with 0.01% A. altilis EE. The 0.01% M. citrifolia EE in diet decreased in the Staphylococcus aureus population in the ileal microbiota (p < 0.05). The FW and WG during the fattening and in the three stages overall increased, and the FCR decreased; however, the FI and the carcass yield did not change in the broiler chickens supplemented with 0.01% M. citrifolia EE (p < 0.05). Conclusively, the M. citrifolia EE at 0.01% of the diet improved intestinal health and thus the performance indices of the broiler chickens and did not have a detrimental effect on any of the parameters evaluated, so it is postulated as a potential alternative to AGP in poultry.

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Modulation of Gut Microbiota, and Morphometry, Blood Profiles and performance of Broiler Chickens Supplemented with Piper aduncum, Morinda citrifolia, and Artocarpus altilis leaves Ethanolic Extracts

Paredes-López,

Robles-Huaynate,

Soto-Vásquez

et al. 2024

Front. Vet. Sci.

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“…A healthy intestine is a must for ensuring the optimum growth and production of broiler which is largely dependent on the internal environment (pH) of the intestine, microbial status, overall management, as well as feed and water quality (Chowdhury et al., 2018; Islam et al., 2022, 2023; Kunnumakkara et al., 2018). Any kind of gastrointestinal disturbance ultimately affects the digestion and absorption of dietary nutrients with metabolic and immunological dysfunction, which in turn causes economic losses.…”

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“…The major bioactive components of Ts are carvacrol, eugenol, linalool, ursolic acid, rosmarinic acid, oleanolic acid, α‐elemene, α‐caryophyllene, α‐caryophyllene and germacrene D (Eevuri & Putturu, 2013). Essential oils extracted from these plants increase the secretion of digestive enzymes and the absorption of dietary nutrients as well as decrease the load of pathogenic microorganisms by increasing the probiotic bacterial population and boosting immunity (Islam et al., 2023; Zeng et al., 2015). Dietary supplementation of both Ts and Cv reportedly improves gastrointestinal health by maintaining a healthy gut microbiome and thus improves the growth performance in broilers (Islam et al., 2023).…”

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“…Essential oils extracted from these plants increase the secretion of digestive enzymes and the absorption of dietary nutrients as well as decrease the load of pathogenic microorganisms by increasing the probiotic bacterial population and boosting immunity (Islam et al., 2023; Zeng et al., 2015). Dietary supplementation of both Ts and Cv reportedly improves gastrointestinal health by maintaining a healthy gut microbiome and thus improves the growth performance in broilers (Islam et al., 2023). There are a handful of research articles that investigated the effects of Cv and Ts on the growth performance of broiler and other poultry species.…”

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Efficacy of clove and tulsi supplementation in drinking water in broiler immunity

Islam,

Sultana

2023

Veterinary Medicine & Sci

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BackgroundMedicinal plants or their products are popular substitutes for antibiotics or other synthetic growth promoters for their beneficial effects and cost‐effectiveness. Clove (Cv) and tulsi (Ts) are rich in phytochemicals and are used to augment the growth performance of poultry.ObjectivesThe current investigation was carried out to evaluate the effects of Cv and Ts supplementation in drinking water on the morphologic and morphometric adaptations in the lymphoid organs.MethodsThe experiment was conducted on 60 broiler chicks, divided into 4 homogenous groups (5 pens/group and 3 broilers/pen) named T0 (control), T1 (0.5% Cv and 2% Ts), T2 (1% Cv and 3% Ts) and T3 (1.5% Cv and 4% Ts). The treatments were administered from days 8 to 28. Lymphoid organs (thymus, spleen and bursa of Fabricius) were collected on days 14, 21 and 28 after sacrificing five broilers from each group.ResultsThe treatment groups had higher thymus and spleen weights on day 21, whereas the weights of the bursa of Fabricius were higher on days 14, 21 and 28. In the histomorphologic study, no noticeable difference in the histoarchitectures of the lymphoid organs was noticed. However, substantial differences in the cortico‐medullary ratio and the number of follicles in the thymus and bursa of Fabricius, respectively, were found in the histomorphometric investigation.ConclusionThe inclusion of Cv and Ts in drinking water augments the weight of lymphoid organs with histomorphometric adaptations that might improve the immune status in broilers.

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Relevance of Indian Traditional Herbal Brews for Gut Microbiota Balance

Joshi,

Deb,

Kaul

et al. 2024

Indian J Microbiol

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Modulation of growth performance, gut morphometry, and cecal microbiota in broilers by clove (Syzygium aromaticum) and tulsi (Ocimum sanctum) supplementation

Cited by 11 publications

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Modulation of Gut Microbiota, and Morphometry, Blood Profiles and performance of Broiler Chickens Supplemented with Piper aduncum, Morinda citrifolia, and Artocarpus altilis leaves Ethanolic Extracts

Modulation of Gut Microbiota, and Morphometry, Blood Profiles and performance of Broiler Chickens Supplemented with Piper aduncum, Morinda citrifolia, and Artocarpus altilis leaves Ethanolic Extracts

Efficacy of clove and tulsi supplementation in drinking water in broiler immunity

Relevance of Indian Traditional Herbal Brews for Gut Microbiota Balance

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