Abstract

Effects of Turmeric Powder (Curcuma Longa) in Broiler Nutrition: Coccidiosis and Antioxidative Status

Highlights

  • Usage of antibiotics concerning animal nutrition and as antimicrobial growth promoters is undoubtedly beneficial for the improvement of zootechnical performance parameters and prevention of disease

  • Because of the bio-security threats for human and animal health which come from escalating resistance of pathogens to antibiotics and the accumulation of antibiotic residues in animal products and the environment, there is a global need to remove antimicrobial growth promoters from animal diets

  • Avian coccidiosis is an intestinal disease caused by several species of Eimeria protozoa and represents an economically important parasitic infection for the poultry industry worldwide

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Effects of Turmeric Powder (Curcuma Longa) in Broiler Nutrition: Coccidiosis and Antioxidative Status Usage of antibiotics concerning animal nutrition and as antimicrobial growth promoters is undoubtedly beneficial for the improvement of zootechnical performance parameters and prevention of disease. The intensive broiler production sector of the poultry industry is keen to optimise performance and minimise economic losses as a result of antimicrobial growth promoter removal, as well as ensuring the safety of broiler meat via the control or elimination of foodborne pathogens.

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