Blood Parameters Of Broiler Chickens Research Articles

Способ улучшения зоогигиенических условий выращивания цыплят-бройлеров

Abstract. The purpose of the study is to study the effect of bedding material on the physiological parameters of broiler chickens. Since the most important condition for optimizing the microclimate in the poultry house is compliance with the physiological state of the livestock and maintaining its vital activity at an optimal level. Research methods. The experiment was carried out in the industrial conditions of a poultry farm on broiler stock of the Arbor Acres+ cross in the experimental workshop, where four sections were formed. The growth and development of broilers was monitored daily, livestock records were carried out, and a weekly veterinary report was compiled on the causes of mortality. Also, laboratory studies were carried out according to approved methods for the following indicators: ammonia content, sanitary and hygienic indicators of bedding material, volume, weight and moisture content of bedding material, as well as productivity and basic blood parameters of broiler chickens. Results. Trends in the positive effect of the sorbent in the form of modified diatomite on the productivity of broiler chickens due to the improvement of zoohygienic growing conditions have been identified. In particular, the content of the total number of microorganisms, mold spores and ammonia content in the production experimental workshop is examined in detail. During the work, the volume and weight of bedding material was calculated, including at the exit from the poultry house. We tried to pay special attention to blood biochemistry, which made it possible to assess the physiological state of broiler chickens and draw conclusions about the quality of feeding rations. At the same time, problematic issues associated with feeding poultry were identified, which affect the content of mineral elements in the blood. When determining the performance criterion, calculations were carried out using the EPEF index. Scientific novelty. For the first time, it was proven that the use of diatomite with a bulk layer height of 0.5–1 cm with a granule size of at least 5 mm as bedding material leads to improved zoohygienic conditions for raising broiler chickens without additional capital investments in the form of installation of expensive ventilation equipment or the use of additional technological operations. This replacement option has a positive effect on the health of young poultry.

Interactions of wheat cultivars and supplemental enzyme in diet of broiler chickens on growth performance, carcass characteristics, intestinal morphometric features, and blood parameters

This study investigated the effects of wheat cultivar and enzyme supplementation on growth, carcass traits, intestinal morphology, and blood parameters in broiler chickens. A total of 648 male chicks were assigned to 9 diets: four Iranian wheat cultivars (Sardari, Azar2, Pishgam, Sirvan) with and without enzyme supplementation, plus a corn-based control (6 replicates/diet, 12 birds/pen). Diets were iso-caloric and iso-nitrogenous. Chicks were fed for 39 days. Corn-based diets generally led to higher feed intake (FI) throughout the study compared to most wheat-based diets. However, during the finishing period (25–39 days), broilers fed diets containing Sardari and Azar2 wheat achieved the best weight gain and feed conversion ratio (FCR) compared to those fed Sirvan cultivar. Most of the carcass traits were not affected by the experimental treatments. Blood glucose, aspartate aminotransferase (AST) activity, and high-density cholesterol (HDL) levels were all noticeably affected by the type of wheat in the diet. Jejunum length and cecum weight were greatest in birds fed different wheat cultivars, while the corn-based diet resulted in the shortest jejunum and cecum length. Adding enzymes to the Pishgam cultivar diet increased the length of the ileum. significant interactions between wheat cultivar and enzyme were observed for jejunal villi characteristics (length, thickness, number) and muscle layer thickness, Broilers fed the Sardari diet exhibited the deepest crypts and lowest villi length-to-crypt depth ratio. The study concluded that there is a significant effect of wheat cultivar diversity on broiler performance traits, blood chemistry, carcass characteristics, and gut health. The findings also suggest that the selected enzyme may not be effective in all wheat cultivars due to the absence of a consistent wheat cultivar-enzyme interaction.

Effect of supplementing Bael (Aegle marmelos) leaf powder on the growth, nutrient utilization, carcass quality, and blood parameters of broiler chickens

Effect of supplementing Bael (Aegle marmelos) leaf powder on the growth, nutrient utilization, carcass quality, and blood parameters of broiler chickens

Age-related changes in biochemical and clinical blood parameters in broiler chickens

Age-related changes in biochemical and clinical blood parameters in broiler chickens

The effect of adding cod liver oil to the diet on the productivity and blood parameters of broiler chickens

The experiment was performed to evaluate the production performance and blood parameters of broiler chicken fed on cod liver oil enriched feed. A cohort of 96 day-old chickens was allocated at random into four treatment groups, denoted as T0, T1, T2, and T3. Each treatment group consisted of three replicates. In contrast to each replication consisting of eight birds, each treatment group comprises 24 birds. Experimental birds in T1, T2, and T3 were fed rations enriched with cod liver oil at 0.5%, 1%, and 2% by weight, respectively, whereas T0 received only standard feed and was designated as the control group. The findings of this research demonstrated that the final live weight and live weight gain of the birds in group T3 which was provided with feed enriched with 2% cod liver oil was significantly greater (p

Effects of probiotic Enterococcus faecium and raw, fermented and sprouted pearl millet based diets on performances, carcass traits, hematological and biochemical indices of broiler chickens

Probiotics, recognized as a safe substitute for antibiotics in the animal industry, have been acknowledged for their growth-enhancing properties. This study assessed the impact of Enterococcus faecium strain NCIMB 11181 and diets incorporating Raw, Sprouted, and Fermented pearl millet on the performance, carcass traits, organ weights, and blood parameters of broiler chickens. In a randomized design, 120 one-day-old Arbor Acre broiler chickens were assigned to five groups: 1) No supplement, negative control (N-con); 2) Control + antibiotics, positive control (P-con); 3) Raw pearl millet + probiotics in drinking water (RPM + PRO); 4) Sprouted pearl millet + probiotics in drinking water (SPM+PRO); 5) Fermented pearl millet + probiotics in drinking water (FPM + PRO). Probiotic supplementation did not significantly impact body weight gain (BWG) but influenced feed intake (FI) (P<0.05). FPM+PRO increased feed conversion ratio (FCR), thigh yield, and drumstick yield. Thymus weight is reduced in the RPM+PRO and SPM+PRO groups compared to the control groups. Serum high-density lipoprotein (HDL) levels decreased (P<0.01) in the P-con and FPM+PRO groups. No treatment effect (P>0.05) was observed on hematological indices. Overall, pearl millet diets supplemented with probiotics demonstrated no adverse effects on the health status of broiler chickens, suggesting their potential as viable alternatives to antibiotics.

Effect of Neem (Azadirachta indica) Leaf Powder Supplementation on Some Blood Parameters in Broiler Chickens Exposed to Heat Stress

Effect of Neem (Azadirachta indica) Leaf Powder Supplementation on Some Blood Parameters in Broiler Chickens Exposed to Heat Stress

Effect of different levels of supplemental yeast (Saccharomyces cerevisiae) on productive performance, carcass traits and some blood parameters in broiler chickens

Effect of different levels of supplemental yeast (Saccharomyces cerevisiae) on productive performance, carcass traits and some blood parameters in broiler chickens

Effects of Hydroxytyrosol Supplementation on Performance, Fat and Blood Parameters of Broiler Chickens.

The study aimed to evaluate the effects of dietary supplementation of hydroxytyrosol (HT) on performance, fat, and blood parameters of broilers. In total, 960 male chicks were distributed into four treatments groups with 12 replicates with 20 birds per pen, with varying HT levels (0, 5, 10, and 50 mg/kg of feed) added to the basal diet from 1 to 42 days old. Feed intake, body weight gain, and feed conversion ratio were evaluated. Enzymes related to liver injury were evaluated in blood. Fatty acid profile and malondialdehyde (MDA) concentration were determined in the breast meat. Dietary supplementation of HT did not improve broilers' performance (p > 0.05). Birds fed 50 mg HT/kg had lower AST, ALT, and GGT concentrations (p ≤ 0.05), whereas broilers fed 5, 10, and 50 mg HT/kg, had lower TBIL concentrations (p ≤ 0.05). Breast meat of broilers fed 50 mg HT/kg had lower lipid content, saturated fatty acid, unsaturated fatty acids, MDA concentrations (p ≤ 0.05), and polyunsaturated fatty acids (p < 0.0001). In summary, supplementation of 5, 10, and 50 mg HT/kg does not improve the performance of broilers, but the dose of 50 mg HT/kg helps the liver against inflammation and improves fat parameters.

DOUM PALM (Hyphaene thebaica) SEED MEAL AS A NOVEL FEEDSTUFF FOR BROILER CHICKENS: EFFECT ON GROWTH RESPONSE

&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Background. &lt;/strong&gt;High cost of feed ingredients and increased demand for broiler chicken in many African countries has necessitated the search for alternative feed sources. &lt;strong&gt;Objective.&lt;/strong&gt; To evaluate the effects of &lt;em&gt;H&lt;/em&gt;&lt;em&gt;yphaene thebaica&lt;/em&gt; seed meal (HTSM) as substitute for maize on growth and blood parameters of broiler chickens. &lt;strong&gt;Methodology&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;strong&gt;. &lt;/strong&gt;Five experimental diets were formulated for the trial. Diet 1 (0% HTSM) served as the control while diets 2, 3, 4 and 5 contained 5, 10, 15 and 20% HTSM respectively replacing dietary maize in the diets of birds. A total of 225 day-old broiler chicks were randomly allotted into five treatment groups with three replicates of fifteen birds each. Each group was assigned to the five experimental diets in completely randomized design (CRD). Feed and water were supplied &lt;em&gt;ad libitum &lt;/em&gt;for all treatment groups during the trial. &lt;strong&gt;Result.&lt;/strong&gt; Differences (P&amp;lt;0.05) were observed in the growth parameters measured except average daily feed intake (P&amp;gt;0.05). Feed conversion ratio and average daily weight gain of birds fed 0, 5 and 10% HTSM diets were better (P&amp;lt;0.05) compared to those fed 15 and 20 % HTSM diets. Differences (P&amp;lt;0.05) were also observed in the blood parameters measured except the packed cell volume (29.08- 31.89%) and mean corpuscular haemoglobin (14.69-15.67pg). The white blood cell (11.45-18.14 x 10&lt;sup&gt;9&lt;/sup&gt;/l), red blood cell (4.71-6.99 x 10&lt;sup&gt;12&lt;/sup&gt;/l), haemoglobin (6.92-10.05g/dl) and aspartate transaminase (72.95-90.16 IU/l), alanine aminotransaminase (62.84-79.50 IUu/l) and alkaline phosphatase (100.26-108.77 IU/l) increased (P&amp;lt;0.05) as the dietary levels of HTSM increased across the treatments. Carcass and organ weights of birds fed 0, 5 and 10% HTSM diets were better (P&amp;lt;0.05) than those fed 15 and 20% HTSM diets. &lt;strong&gt;Implication. &lt;/strong&gt;Adequate processing of the HTSM is needed to reduce the anti-nutritional factors to a tolerable level before being used in broiler diet.&lt;strong&gt; C&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;strong&gt;onclusion.&lt;/strong&gt; Broiler chickens can tolerate up to 10% raw HTSM in their diets without adverse effect on growth performance. &lt;/p&gt;

Investigating adverse effects of chronic dietary exposure to herbicide glyphosate on zootechnical characteristics and clinical, biochemical and immunological blood parameters in broiler chickens

Although the herbicide glyphosate is widely used globally and considered safe, more evidence of its adverse effects on animals and humans is accumulating. The present investigation was aimed at evaluating the impact of different glyphosate concentrations on zootechnical characteristics and clinical, biochemical and immunological blood parameters in Ross 308 broiler chickens. Four groups were employed, including untreated control and three experimental groups fed diets enriched with glyphosate at doses of 10, 20 and 100 ppm that conformed to 0.5, 1 and 5 maximum residue limits, respectively. The results showed that glyphosate is a stress factor triggering a multifaceted effect on important blood parameters (e.g., white blood cell and phagocytic counts), which was shown for the first time in the experiments involving productive meat-type poultry. It was first revealed that glyphosate-induced changes in blood parameters may be related to a negative impact on the zootechnical characteristics including the digestive tract organ development and body weight gain. The study findings suggested that exposure to glyphosate in the feedstuffs can adversely affect the physiological condition and productivity of broilers.

The effects of laurel (Laurus nobilis L.) leaf powder supplementation on performance, carcass characteristics, meat lipid oxidation and some blood parameters of broiler chicks

The purpose of this study was conducted to evaluated the effects of bay laurel (Laurus nobilis L.) leaves powder (LLP) on performance, thigh and breast meat lipid oxidation and chemical composition, body components, digestive tract parts and some blood parameters in broiler chickens. A total of 144 d-old mix-sexed chicks were weighed and randomly assigned to four experimental groups with three replicates of 12 chicks (6 ♀and 6 ♂) each. Treatments were as follows: (i) basal diet-no additive (control), (ii) basal diet+1000 mg/kg LLP, (iii) basal diet+5000 mg/kg LLP and (iv) basal diet+10000 mg/kg LLP. The results revealed that over entire the experimental period body weight and body weight gain increased by LLP supplementation (P&lt;0.01). Feed intake of birds enhanced (P&lt;0.05) whilst feed conversion ratio and chemical composition thigh meat were not significant affected by LLP concentration (P&gt;0.05). Liver improved with 10000 mg/kg LLP (P&lt;0.001) and the weight of ileum + jejunum improved with 5000 and 10000 mg/kg LLP (P&lt;0.01). Breast dry matter (P&lt;0.05), glucose (P&lt;0.05) and with LLP treatment, the TBARS values of breast and thigh meat decreased (P&lt;0.001). As a result, LLP supplementation in broiler diets can be advised because it lowers lipid oxidation in the meat.

The effects of goji berry (Lycium barbarum L.) leaves on performance, meat lipid oxidation, digestive tract parts, and some blood parameters of broiler chickens

The aim of this study was to investigate the effects of supplementing diets with goji berry (Lycium barbarum L.) leaves (GBL) on performance, meat lipid oxidation, meat chemical composition, carcass traits, some internal organs, digestive tract parts and some blood parameters in broiler chickens. A total of 144 d-old mix-sexed chicks (Ross-308) were weighed and randomly allocated to four experimental groups with three replicates of 12 chickens each. Treatments were as follows: (i) basal diet (control), (ii) basal diet+1 g/kg GBL, (iii) basal diet + 5 g/kg GBL and (iv) basal diet+ 10 g/kg GBL. After analysis of one-way ANOVA, the results revealed that 10 g/kg GBL improved body weight (0-6 weeks) (P&lt;0.01), body weight gain (4-6 weeks) and feed intake (4-6 and 0-6 weeks) (P&lt;0.05). Feed conversion ratio did not significantly improve with GBL treatment (P&gt;0.05). In addition, 10 g/kg GBL of the diet increased heart weight and proventriculus length (P&lt;0.05), however, decreased breast meat lipid oxidation on d 21 (P&lt;0.05). Experimental treatments did not affect the total cholesterol, HDL, glucose and triglycerides (P&gt;0.05) but decreased LDL (P&lt;0.05). In conclusion, supplementation of 10 g/kg GBL to broiler chicken diet may improve performance and may decrease breast meat lipid oxidation and blood serum LDL.

The Effect of using a Combination of Phytase and Synbiotic in a Phosphorus Deficient Diet on the Performance and Blood Parameters of Broiler Chickens

The Effect of using a Combination of Phytase and Synbiotic in a Phosphorus Deficient Diet on the Performance and Blood Parameters of Broiler Chickens

The impact of dietary inclusion of silver nanoparticles on growth performance, intestinal morphology, caecal microflora, carcass traits and blood parameters of broiler chickens

We evaluated the fects of different levels of dietary silver nanoparticle (AgNP) powder on performance, intestinal microflora, carcass traits and blood parameters of broiler chickens. Three hundred seven-day-old Ross broiler chicks were randomly divided into five groups, each group replicated three times with 20 birds per replication. Chickens were fed the basal diet with 2.5, 5, 10 and 20 mg AgNPs per kg feed. Dietary inclusion of AgNPs improved the final body weight, cumulative weight gain and feed conversion ratio. The best broiler performance, carcass traits, and relative organ weights were observed in the group supplemented with 2.5 ppm AgNPs. Increasing the AgNP dose resulted in a significant decrease in the caecal lactose positive and enterococci bacteria populations, while lactobacilli counts were numerically increased. The silver residues in the breast and thigh muscle significantly increased (p < .05) in a dose-dependent manner. Dietary inclusion of AgNPs induced dose-dependent lesions in liver, kidney, spleen and duodenum tissues involving degeneration, necrosis, mononuclear infiltration and focal aggregation of inflammatory cells. In conclusion, despite its potential positive impacts on growth performance, carcass traits and caecal microbial population diversity at a dose of 2.5 ppm, dietary inclusion of AgNPs had the following negative effects on broilers: 1) silver residues in breast and thigh muscle, which may result in AgNPs transmission to consumers, and 2) cytotoxicity in intestinal, liver, spleen and kidney cells in a dose-dependent manner. Therefore, we suggest the use of lower doses of AgNPs (< 2.5 ppm diet) in poultry production in the future studies. HIGHLIGHTS Dietary inclusion of silver nanoparticles (AgNPs) in broiler diets more than 2.5 mg/kg diets had many negative effects represented by accumulation of silver residue in broiler meat and the possibility of transmission of nanosilver to consumers. AgNPs had a cytotoxic effect on intestine, liver, spleen and kidney cells in a dose-dependent manner in broilers and might be harmful to chicken and human health. Therefore, we do not recommend using AgNPs as a dietary growth promotor or antibacterial agent in broiler diets and their use and marketing should be controlled and restricted.

Growth performance and heamatobiochemical parameters of broilers fed diets containing Artemisia afra essential oil

The study was conducted to determine the effects of Artemisia afra Jacq. ex Willd. essential oil inclusion in diets on growth performance and blood parameters in broiler chickens. Four hundred day-old Cobb 500 chicks were randomly allotted to four treatments: NC – negative control (commercial broiler diet without antibiotics), PC – positive control (commercial broiler diet), AA1 – commercial diet + 0.1% A. afra essential oil, and AA2 – commercial diet + 0.3 % A. afra essential oil. Each treatment was replicated 10 times. From the results, birds fed the PC diet had the highest average daily feed intake (105.60 g ± 3.18) and average daily gain (ADG) in the grower phase. The highest ADG in the finisher phase was obtained in the AAI treatment (170.23 g·d−1 ± 2.00), whereas the feed conversion ratio was lower in the essential-oil-containing diets. Diet significantly improved protein utilization efficiency in both grower and finisher phases. Birds fed AA1 had the highest values for neutrophils, monocytes, and eosinophils, whereas those fed the NC diet had the highest alkaline phosphatase levels (102.00 IU·L−1 ± 7.61). The findings of the study suggest the use of A. afra essential oil in broiler diets can positively improve growth and flock health.

Effect of Various Levels of Cottonseed Meal with Silymarin on Performance, Tibia Bone Characteristics and Some Blood Parameters of Broiler Chickens

Effect of Various Levels of Cottonseed Meal with Silymarin on Performance, Tibia Bone Characteristics and Some Blood Parameters of Broiler Chickens

Влияние поливитаминного комплекса на биохимические аспекты показателей крови цыплят-бройлеров

The article presents the results of a study of the influence of the multivitamin complex «Nitamin » on the biochemical aspects of blood parameters in broiler chickens. It was found that the introduction of this drug in addition to the basic diet of broiler chickens led to the intensification of protein metabolism, the concentration of total protein in the blood of the birds of the experimental group was higher than in the control by 19,6%. In addition, the introduction of the drug «Nitamin» into the diet of birds caused an increase in blood glucose in broiler chickens by 17,4%, a decrease in cholesterol in blood serum by an average of 8,9%, a tendency to increase uric acid in the blood by 58,6%, increase in magnesium concentration by 5,5% and pH level by 0,06 units. pH. In relation to the control group, the iron content in the blood of the birds of the experimental group increased by 18%, which indicates a better assimilation of the microelement by the body from the feed and the stimulating effect of the study drug on the intensity of mineral metabolism in general.

Dietary supplementation with biosynthesised nano-selenium affects growth, carcass characteristics, meat quality and blood parameters of broiler chickens

Context Selenium is an essential micronutrient that plays an important role in livestock nutrition. Aims The present experiment was conducted to evaluate the effects of green synthesised nano-selenium (GNS) on growth, carcass characteristics, meat quality and blood indices of broiler chickens when compared with sodium selenite (SS) as inorganic selenium. Methods A total of 360 1-day-old Ross 308 broiler chickens were randomly divided into four experimental treatments, with six replicates of 15 birds per each. The treatments were as follows: (1) basal diet supplemented with 0.15 mg/kg of SS (control group), and (2–4) basal diet supplemented with 0.075, 0.15 and 0.3 mg/kg of GNS, respectively. Key results The results showed that there was no influence of GNS supplementation on the growth of broiler chickens (P &gt; 0.05). The relative weights of the carcass, breast, leg, pancreas, gizzard, and abdominal fat at 21 and 42 days were not affected by treatment. However, at 42 days, the lowest relative weight of the liver was for birds fed diets containing 0.3 mg/kg GNS. Compared with SS, the meat of birds fed GNS dietary supplements at 0.3 mg/kg had greater water-holding capacity, redness, yellowness and chroma values, and lower meat thiobarbituric acid reactive substances and drip loss values (P &lt; 0.05). Compared with SS, broiler chickens fed diets supplemented with GNS at 0.3 mg/kg had greater amounts of total protein in serum. In this study, no major differences were observed in serum glucose, cholesterol, lipoprotein, thyroid hormone, and liver function levels and biomarkers of kidney function. Conclusions Taken together, the findings from this study indicate that GNS improved the quality of meat relative to SS, but had no effect on growth efficiency, carcass characteristics or broiler blood indices. Implications These results provide a basis for the application of eco-friendly GNS as an alternative of inorganic selenium in a mineral premix in chicken broiler diets.

The Effect of Ceratonia siliqua in Comparison with Antibiotics and Prebiotics on Performance, Carcass Characteristics, Immune System, and Blood Parameters of Broiler Chickens

The Effect of Ceratonia siliqua in Comparison with Antibiotics and Prebiotics on Performance, Carcass Characteristics, Immune System, and Blood Parameters of Broiler Chickens