Effect oral administration of saviotan feed on body temperature, HDL, LDL and total protein in Ulu chicks

Abstract

Currently, the using of tannins as secondary metabolites and active compounds is rising in animal production. The functions of tannins especially extracted from chestnut wood, namely Saviotan Feed (SF) in poultry, especially in Ulu chickens, have not yet been fully determined. The aim of this study was to determine the effect of orally administered SF on some plasma metabolites, including body temperature, low-density lipoprotein (LDL), high-density lipoprotein (HDL), and total protein (TP) concentration. In the study, 40 unsexed Ulu chicks aged 7 days were divided into four groups with different doses orally administered of SF (0%, 0.1%, 0.2%, and 0.3%). The body temperature of the chick was measured at 30, 60, and 120 min. At 120 min after oral administration, the blood samples were collected through the jugular vein, then centrifuges, and then plasma metabolites were analyzed. The results showed that no significant effect of SF on body temperature, LDL, and TP. However, it has a significant effect in increasing HDL concentration, especially SF at low levels. In conclusion, oral administration of SF increased HDL concentration, which is good for supporting health.