The efficacy of organic acid, medium chain fatty acid and essential oil based broiler treatments; in vitro anti‐ Campylobacter jejuni activity and the effect of these chemical‐based treatments on broiler performance

Abstract

The efficacy of organic acid, medium chain fatty acid, and essential oil based broiler treatments; in vitro anti-Campylobacter jejuni activity and the effect of these chemical-based treatments on broiler performance

Investigation of the Effect of Three Commercial Water Acidifiers on the Performance, Gut Health, and Campylobacter jejuni Colonization in Experimentally Challenged Broiler Chicks

“…In addition, while C. jejuni challenge did not significantly affect the BW of birds at any timepoint of this trial, its combination with ProPhorce™ SA Exclusive or Premium acid resulted in significantly lower BW of birds on the 20th, 23rd, and 25th days, compared to the negative control group. Our results are in agreement with previous studies that also reported adverse effects on the performance of birds being subjected to a continuous water acidification program [ 61 , 62 , 63 ].…”

“…It is suggested that broilers receiving acidified water from the first days of their life would be less susceptible to colonization by enteric pathogens after exposure, due to alterations in the host gut microenvironment and the host immune system [ 59 ]. However, various parameters, including the type of acidic agents employed, dosage scheme, water quality, feed buffering capacity, feed ingredients, host microbiota composition, and general health of birds, as well as general farm management, might all have an impact on the efficacy of commercial formulas and, thereby, occasionally lead to unfavourable outcomes [ 60 , 61 , 62 , 63 ].…”

Avian campylobacteriosis, prevalence, sources, hazards, antibiotic resistance, poultry meat contamination, and control measures: a comprehensive review

“…According to Peh et al (2020) , organic acids have strong antibacterial action and may be able to lower the number of Campylobacter spp. When tested against C. jejuni in sterile distilled water, sodium caprate, thymol, carvacrol, and potassium sorbate were all found to diminish C. jejuni count when used at various concentrations and exposure times by Greene et al (2022) . Bacteriophages have been studied for their potential to reduce the prevalence of Campylobacter in broiler chickens by Richards et al (2019) , Chinivasagam et al (2020) , Ushanov et al (2020) , and Nafarrate et al (2021) .…”

Campylobacteriosis and Control Strategies against Campylobacters in Poultry Farms

“…A study by Van Deun and colleagues [ 65 ] showed a reduction in Campylobacter colonization culture media, but not in broilers, upon supplementation of butyrate in feed. Other medium-chain fatty acids such as capric acid, caprylic acid, caproic acid, and lauric acid have also been used as water additives for Campylobacter colonization susceptibility [ 66 ]. Similar to butyrate, the in vivo observation of these chemical substances was less promising than the in vitro experiment, thus highlighting the gap between laboratory success and actual conditions in farms.…”