Garlic Powder Supplementation Research Articles

Growth Performance of Broiler Chickens on Dietary Supplementation of Garlic and Ginger Powder

Growth Performance of Broiler Chickens on Dietary Supplementation of Garlic and Ginger Powder

Haematology and Serum Biochemistry of Broiler Chickens on Dietary Supplementation of Garlic and Ginger Powder

Haematology and Serum Biochemistry of Broiler Chickens on Dietary Supplementation of Garlic and Ginger Powder

Evaluation of dietary supplementation of garlic powder (Allium sativum) on the growth performance, carcass traits and meat quality of Japanese quails (Coturnix coturnix japonica)

Dietary supplementation with plant-based products may arise as part of an alternative strategy to using antibiotics as growth promoters in the poultry industry. Garlic powder (GP) possesses antimicrobial and antioxidant properties. The aim was to investigate the effect of dietary supplementation of GP on growth performance, carcass traits and meat quality of the Japanese quail. A total of 240, day-old mixed gender Japanese quail were assigned to 4 treatment groups, each group being replicated 4 times and containing 15 birds in each replication. Birds were provided with either a basal diet (control) or basal diet supplemented with 0.5%, 1% and 2% GP for 5 wk. At slaughter age, birds fed 1% GP had higher (P < 0.05) live weight and body weight gain when compared to the control. Supplementation with different levels of GP had no influence (P > 0.05) on feed intake, feed conversion ratio except 3rd wk, carcass traits and abdominal fat. Thiobarbituric acid, peroxide and pH values in breast meat of birds receiving GP (1% or 2%) after storage (0, 1, 3, 5, and 7 d) were lower (P < 0.05) than the birds in control. Furthermore, total psychrophilic bacteria count was lower in breast meat of birds supplemented with GP at any dose compared to the birds of control. Sensory characteristics such as color, aroma, juiciness and tenderness were observed significantly better (P < 0.05) in GP supplemented groups especially when fed 1% GP. In conclusion, supplementing the diet with 1% to 2% GP demonstrated growth-promoting effects and positively impacted meat quality, including sensory characteristics.

Impact of ginger and garlic powder supplementation on carcass yield and cut up parts performance of broiler chickens

Impact of ginger and garlic powder supplementation on carcass yield and cut up parts performance of broiler chickens

Effect of dietary supplementation of black cumin (Nigella sativa) and garlic (Allium sativum L.) powder on live weight gain of broilers

Effect of dietary supplementation of black cumin (Nigella sativa) and garlic (Allium sativum L.) powder on live weight gain of broilers

Effect of dietary supplementation of black cumin (Nigella sativa) and garlic (Allium sativum L.) powder on cumulative feed consumption of broilers

Effect of dietary supplementation of black cumin (Nigella sativa) and garlic (Allium sativum L.) powder on cumulative feed consumption of broilers

Effects of Spirulina platensis and/or Allium sativum on Antioxidant Status, Immune Response, Gut Morphology, and Intestinal Lactobacilli and Coliforms of Heat-Stressed Broiler Chicken.

This study aims to evaluate the effectiveness of the dietary addition of Spirulina platensis (SP) and/or garlic powder (GP) on heat-stressed broiler chickens. For this purpose, 600 Ross-308 broiler chicks were allocated at 22 days of age into five groups (G1-G5), each comprising six groups of 20 birds each. Chickens kept in G1 (negative control) were fed a basal diet and raised at 26 ± 1 °C. Chickens kept in G2 to G5 were exposed to periodic heat stress (35 ± 1 °C for 9 h/day) from 22 to 35 days old. Chickens in G2 (positive control) were provided a basal diet, while G3, G4, and G5 were fed a basal diet enriched with SP (1 g/kg diet), GP (200 mg/kg diet), or SP/GP (1 g SP/kg + 200 mg GP/kg diet), respectively. The assessment parameters included the chickens' performance, malondialdehyde and total antioxidant capacity, blood biochemistry, intestinal morphology, and modulation of lactobacilli and total coliforms in the intestinal microbiota. Our findings demonstrated that supplementing heat-stressed chickens with SP and/or GP significantly mitigated the negative effects on the European production efficiency index (EPEF), survival rate, cholesterol profile, and oxidative stress markers. Chickens supplemented with GP and/or SP exhibited significantly better EPEF and survivability rates. Heat stress had a significant impact on both the gut structure and gut microbiota. However, SP and/or GP supplementation improved the gut morphology, significantly increased the intestinal lactobacilli, and reduced the coliform contents. It was also found that the simultaneous feeding of SP and GP led to even higher recovery levels with improved lipid metabolites, immunity, and oxidative status. Overall, supplementing chickens with SP and/or GP can alleviate the negative effects of heat stress.

Effect of Supplementation Garlic Powder (Allium sativum) in the Growth Parameters of Sahiwal Calves

The present experiment was conducted at Sahiwal Cattle Farm, College of Veterinary Science, Assam Agricultural University, Khanapara, Guwahati, Assam, India for a period of 120 days from July to November, 2022. to investigate the effect of supplementing garlic powder (Allium sativum) on the performance of Sahiwal calves. Twelve healthy Sahiwal calves of both sexes of similar age and body weight were allocated to two experimental groups, control and treatment with six animals in each group. Calves of both groups were fed with a standard basal diet consisting of concentrate, green fodder, and paddy straw. While in the treatment group, garlic powder was supplemented @ 250 mg kg-1 body weight along with concentrate feed. The experiment was conducted as a feeding trial for eight fortnights and a digestibility trial thereafter for five days in the two experimental groups. The statistical analysis revealed a highly significant differences (**p&lt;0.01) in body weight of the calves, fortnightly body weight gains up to 8th fortnight and the dry matter intake of the calves. Statistical analysis also revealed highly significant (**p&lt;0.01) differences in the conformation traits when compared between the groups with highly positive correlation with the body weight of the calves. Further it can be concluded that the supplementation of garlic powder at dosage of 250 mg kg-1 body weight in the Sahiwal calf ration is beneficial in terms of body weight gain, feed conversion ratio, body confirmation traits, and economic of feeding.

Effects of organic acid and garlic powder supplementations in the diet on growth and intestinal microflora of the exotic Tam Hoang chickens

A study was carried out to evaluate the effect of diet’s organic acid (OG) and garlic powder (GP) on the growth, carcass quality, and intestinal microflora of Tam Hoang chickens. The experiment consisted of three treatments and four replications in a completely randomized design; each replication was a pen (20 chickens/pen), and males and females were raised separately. The treatmentswere:1/Cont: Basal diet (BD) no supplementation; 2/OG: BD + 1g Poulacid /kg feed; 3/GP: BD + 1 g garlic powder/kg feed. Results showed that chickens fed Cont (1451 g /head) had lower final live weight than those having OG (1568 g/head) and GP (1521 g/head/day). So, the average daily gain (ADG) of chickens in Cont (16.8 g/head/day) and GP (17.7 g/head/day) were lower than in OG (18.2 g/head/day). Average daily feed intake (ADFI) was similar in all treatments. Therefore, the feed conversion ratio (FCR) of chickens fed OG (3.04 kg feed/kg gain) was better than that in Cont (3.32 kg feed/kg gain). The density of Salmonella bacteria was not detectable in chicken feces at the 4th week age but became positive in Cont and GP treatments at the 10th week age. Supplementation of OG and GP reduced E. coli and Clostridium perfringens in the feces compared to control chickens at the 4th and 10th week age. In conclusion, adding OG or GP at the same dose (1g/kg feed) in Tam Hoang chicken diets improved ADG, FCR, and reduced E. coli and Clostridium perfringens densities in the feces compared to control chickens

Garlic supplementation improves intestinal transit time, lipid accumulation product and cardiometabolic indices in subjects with metabolic syndrome: A randomized controlled trial.

Subjects with metabolic syndrome (MetS) are at increased risk for cardiovascular disease (CVD). Altered gut microbiota is involved in the pathogenesis of MetS. It has been hypothesized that garlic can improve intestinal transit time and cardiovascular risks. We investigated the effect of garlic powder supplementation on intestinal transit time, lipid accumulation product (LAP), and cardiometabolic indices in subjects with MetS. A double-blind randomized controlled trial was conducted for 3 months among subjects with MetS. Ninety subjects were randomly assigned to the treatment group (intake of 1,600 mg/d garlic powder) or control group (placebo) using a computer-generated random number table. All participants were asked to follow the common healthy dietary recommendations during follow-up. The primary outcomes included intestinal transit time, LAP, cardiometabolic index (CMI), atherogenic index of plasma (AIP), Castelli risk index I (CRI-I) and Castelli risk index II (CRI-II). Garlic powder compared to the placebo improved intestinal transit time (p=.001), LAP (-21.5 ± 23.4 vs. 0.7 ± 21.5; p < .001), CMI (-0.85 ± 0.8 vs. 0.13 ± 0.8; p < .001), AIP (-0.14 ± 0.1 vs. 0.01 ± 0.1; p < .001), CRI-I (-0.69 ± 0.5 vs. 0.16 ± 0.5; p < .001) and CRI-II (-0.50 ± 0.3 vs. 0.02 ± 0.3; p < .001). Garlic supplementation can improve intestinal transit time, LAP, and cardiometabolic indices.

Garlic Powder Supplementation Improves Growth, Nonspecific Immunity, Antioxidant Capacity, and Intestinal Flora of Chinese Mitten Crabs (Eriocheir sinensis).

This study was conducted to survey the effects of garlic powder on growth performance, nonspecific immunity, antioxidant capacity, and intestinal flora structure of Chinese mitten crabs. Altogether, 216 crabs which originally weigh 20.71 ± 0.13 g were randomly allocated into three treatment groups with 6 replicates of 12 crabs per replicate. The control group (CN) was fed a basal diet, while the other two groups were fed the basal diet supplemented with 1000 mg/kg (GP1000) and 2000 mg/kg (GP2000) garlic powder, respectively. This trial lasted 8 weeks. The results showed that the supplementation of garlic powder improved the final body weight, weight gain rate, and specific growth rate of the crabs (P < 0.05). Meanwhile, in serum, better nonspecific immune was confirmed by the enhancement of phenoloxidase and lysozyme levels, with the improvement of phosphatase activities in GP1000 and GP2000 (P < 0.05). On the other hand, the levels of total antioxidant capacity, glutathione peroxidases, and total superoxide dismutase in serum and hepatopancreas were increased (P < 0.05) while malondialdehyde content declined (P < 0.05) as the garlic powder was added to the basal diet. And, catalase in serum also shows an increase (P < 0.05). In both GP1000 and GP2000, genes related to antioxidant and immunity, for instance, Toll-like receptor 1, glutathione peroxidase, catalase, myeloid differentiation factor 88, TuBe, Dif, relish, crustins, antilipopolysaccharide factor, lysozyme, and prophenoloxidase mRNA expression levels, were increased (P < 0.05). The abundance of Rhizobium and Rhodobacter was reduced by adding garlic powder (P < 0.05). This study indicated that dietary addition of garlic powder promoted growth, enhanced nonspecific immunity and antioxidant capacity, activated Toll pathway, IMD pathway, and proPO system, increased antimicrobial peptide expression, while simultaneously improving the intestinal flora of Chinese mitten crabs.

Effect of Dietary Inclusion of Turmeric (Curcuma longa) and Garlic (Allium Sativum) Powders as Feed Additives on Growth Performance and Cell Mediate Immune Response of Broiler Chicken

The study was conducted during 2019 at the Faculty of Veterinary Sciences &amp; Animal Husbandry, Sher-e-Kashmir University of Agricultural Sciences &amp; Technology-Jammu, India to investigate the effect of dietary inclusion of garlic, turmeric and their combinations on performance of broilers (Cobb strain). 240-day old unsexed broiler chicks were procured, weighed and randomly divided into 5 dietary treatments (n=48): antibiotic (C), 1% turmeric (T1), 1% garlic (T2), 0.6% turmeric±0.4% garlic (T3), 0.6% garlic±0.4% turmeric (T4) replicated 4times (12 birds / replicate). The diets formulated were isocaloric and isonitrogenous. Experimental trial lasted for 42 days. Feed consumption of broilers on weekly basis showed non-significant variation during first two weeks, but at 3rd week, feed intake was higher (p&lt;0.05) in antibiotic growth promoter supplemented group than garlic supplemented groups. Weekly body weight and body weight gain during the entire trial did not differ except at week 1. Average weekly FCR was similar (P&gt;0.05) throughout the experimental trial of different dietary treatments, but was numerically better in garlic fed group. Weekly PER showed no difference. Average CMI response of broiler birds was statistically higher (p&lt;0.05) in T1 than T4 with intermediate values in C, T2 and T3 at 24 hours, indicating that turmeric has immunomodulatory properties. But, at 48 and 72 hours, there was no difference found in CMI response. The mean values of cell mediated immune response showed no significant difference. It was concluded that turmeric and garlic powder supplementation (@ 1%) either alone or in combination may substitute antibiotics without any adverse effect.

Dietary Garlic Powder Alleviates Lipopolysaccharide-Induced Inflammatory Response and Oxidative Stress through Regulating the Immunity and Intestinal Barrier Function in Broilers.

Simple SummaryThis research was performed to determine the positive effects of GP on growth and intestinal function in lipopolysaccharide (LPS) challenged broilers. Results show that LPS challenge enhanced the weight loss rate, decreased the immunity and antioxidant capability, increased the intestinal permeability in broilers. When compared with LPS group, broilers fed with GP exhibited improved weight loss rate and jejunum villus height, enhanced ileum antioxidant function, and ameliorated intestinal barrier function. The LPS-challenged broilers in GP group had higher immunity than that of broilers in antibiotics group. In conclusion, GP supplementation could act as a natural alternative to antibiotic additive to alleviate the LPS-induced weight loss rate, inflammatory responses, and oxidative stress in broilers by improving the immunity and intestinal function.Garlic powder (GP) has the outstanding antibacterial, antifungal, antiviral, anti-parasitic and antioxidant characteristics because of its various contained bioactive components, such as alliin, allicin, and polysaccharide, etc. It has been widely used as a native medicine and shown to prevent a variety of diseases. This research was performed to determine the positive effects of GP on growth and intestinal function in lipopolysaccharide (LPS) challenged broilers. A total of 480 one-day-old male Ross 308 broilers of similar initial body weight were randomly divided into four groups with 8 replicates per treatment and 15 chicks each replicate. LPS challenge enhanced the weight loss rate, decreased the immunity and antioxidant capability, increased the intestinal permeability in broilers. When compared with LPS group, broilers fed with GP exhibited improved weight loss rate and jejunum villus height, enhanced ileum antioxidant function, and ameliorated intestinal barrier function. The LPS-challenged broilers in GP group had higher immunity than that of broilers in antibiotics group. GP supplementation could act as a natural alternative to antibiotic additive to alleviate the LPS-induced weight loss rate, inflammatory responses, and oxidative stress in broilers by improving the immunity and intestinal function.

Effect of Supplementation Garlic (Allium sativum) by Various Processing on Performances of Broiler

Abstract This study evaluated the effect of feeding broiler garlic processing on performance. In a completely randomized design (CRD), 200 one-day-old broiler chicks were randomly allocated to four diet treatments, with five replicates of ten birds each. The treatment diets are as follows; the control T0 (0%), 3% fresh garlic (T1), 3% garlic powder (T2), and 3% black garlic powder (T3), respectively. Supplementation of black garlic powder would be more costly than others. Feed and water were supplied ad libitum. The average temperature and humidity observed were 27±3°C and 83%. The parameters measured were; feed intake, weight gain, feed conversion ratio, final body weight, and mortality. The result showed that supplementation of garlic processing had a significant effect (P&lt;0.05) on performances. T1 had the highest feed intake (P&lt;0.05). The weight gain differs significantly (P&lt;0.05) between T1 and T3. T2 had a significant impact on final body weight (P&lt;0.05). Although tending to have a lower feed conversion ratio in T2, there is no significant effect on feed conversion ratio and mortality. It was reported that supplementing 3 % garlic powder (T2) improves broiler growth performance and final body weight.

Antibacterial Activity of Garlic Added to Tempeh against Bacillus sp. and Escherichia coli

Tempeh (tempe) has been known to have antibacterial properties due to the presence of glycoprotein compounds, antimicrobial peptides, and flavonoids produced by the fungus Rhizopus spp. during the fermentation process. The addition of garlic powder is expected to increase the antibacterial activity of tempeh against contaminant bacteria. This research aimed to analyze the antibacterial activity, water content, and organoleptic properties (taste, aroma, and color) of tempeh with garlic powder supplementation. Garlic powder was added to the tempeh fermentation process with various concentrations of 0.15, 0.25, 0.50, and 0.75%. Antibacterial activity, water content, and qualitative organoleptic tests were analyzed using paper disk diffusion, gravimetric, and questionnaire methods. The results showed that the addition of garlic powder in all treatments for Bacillus sp had shown an inhibitory activity with moderate strength with an inhibitory power of 0.15; 0.25; 0.50; and 0.75% respectively 8±1.71; 10±1.71; 7±0.96; 9±0.58. Meanwhile, Escherichia coli showed no inhibitory activity. The addition of garlic powder at a concentration of 0.25% reduced the water content to 58.25±0.03. In addition, the addition of garlic powder was not able to affect the color but was able to influence the aroma and taste of tempeh. Garlic powder was able to inhibit Bacillus sp with the best concentration of 0.25%; the addition of garlic powder can reduce the water content and affect the aroma and taste of tempeh.

Effect of Garlic (Allium sativum) Supplementation on Nutrient Utilization, Gastrointestinal Parasites and Haemato-biochemical Profile of Crossbred Calves

Background: With the ban on the use of antibiotics as feed additives and growth promoters in animal nutrition, livestock scientists are now shifting their attention towards natural and safe products like organic acids, probiotics, prebiotics and herbal growth promoters. Plants containing essential compounds can be a cost-effective means of improving efficiency of nutrient utilization and growth performance of animals. Garlic (Allium sativum L.) belongs to the family Liliaceae, which is a genus of 500 species. The medicinal properties of garlic may have beneficial effects on nutrient utilization and health of animals. However, very few studies have been reported whereby garlic has been fed to ruminants. Therefore, the present study was design to investigate the effect of garlic supplementation on nutrient utilization, gastro intestinal parasites and haemato-biochemical profile in crossbred calves. Methods: Twelve crossbred male calves of similar age (3-6 months) were randomly allotted to two equal groups ((n=6) on basis of body weight. All animals were maintained on common feeding regime consisting of required concentrate mixture and roughage as per requirement given by ICAR (2013). Calves in experimental group were supplemented with garlic (Allium sativum) @ 250 mg per kg body weight whereas; the control group was remaining unsupplemented. The study was conducted for 90 days. After 60 days of experimental feeding a digestion trial of seven days was conducted to access the nutrient utilization of animals. The faecal sample of each animal was collected fortnightly for parasitological examination of helminthes eggs. Blood samples were collected from each animal at 0 and 90 days of feeding trial to assess the haemato biochemical profile of crossbred calves. Result: The results indicated that the intake and digestibility of DM, OM, CP, EE, ADF and NDF were statistically (P greater than 0.05) similar in both the groups. The haemato-biochemical parameters like Hb, PCV, RBC, WBC, glucose, TP, albumin, globulin and A:G ratio were statistically (P greater than 0.05) comparable among both the groups at 0 and 90 days of study. Similarly, the fortnightly faecal egg per gram (EPG) was also statically (P greater than 0.05) similar in both the groups. From the results it can be deduced that the garlic (Allium sativum) supplementation has no any effect on feed intake and digestibility of DM, OM, CP, EE, ADF, NDF and CP but significantly increases in digestibility of CF. Garlic powder supplementation did not have any appreciable effect on haemato-biochemical profile and faecal egg per gram (EPG) in crossbred calves.

Effect of garlic powder supplementation on gut bacterial load, histopathology and immunity of colour synthetic broilers

To study the effect of garlic supplementation on gut bacterial load, histopathology and immunity of coloursynthetic broilers, 100 day old colour synthetic broiler chicks were randomly distributed into five dietary treatments.The dietary treatments for this experiment were: T1: Basal diet, T2: Basal diet + Probiotic, T3: Basal diet + Garlicpowder (0.5% of Basal diet), T4: Basal diet + Garlic powder (0.75% of Basal diet) and T5: Basal diet + Garlicpowder (1% of Basal diet). Cellular immunity, weight of lymphoid organs and histopathology were performed at35th day of experimental feeding period. The faecal bacterial load was performed at 14th and 28th day of experimentand intestinal bacterial load at 35th day. The weight of lymphoid organs, CBH response of different treated groupsdid not differ significantly. The total plate count (log10 cfu/ml) in the faeces of birds at 14th day of experiment ofgroup T1 was found to be significantly higher than that of garlic and probiotic fed groups. The total plate count andE. coli count in faeces at 28th day and intestine (35th day) of birds in garlic supplemented groups were found to besignificantly lower than the control group. The total plate count and E. coli count in the faces (28th day) andintestine (35th day) of the birds of 0.75 and 1.0% levels of garlic feeding had no significant difference between thetreated groups. From this experiment, it may be concluded that supplementation of garlic at 0.75% in coloursynthetic broiler ration reduced the gut microbial load.

Effects of Dietary Supplementation of Fermented Garlic Powder on Productive Performance, Hatchability, and Biochemical Blood Parameters of Layer Breeders

Effects of Dietary Supplementation of Fermented Garlic Powder on Productive Performance, Hatchability, and Biochemical Blood Parameters of Layer Breeders

Supplementation of garlic powder and Lactobacillus casei to improve nutrient digestibility, physiological conditions, and performance of broiler during starter phase

This study aimed to assess the effect of a mixture of garlic powder and Lactobacillus casei (GLC) on intestinal development, hematological parameters, nutrient digestibility, and performance of broilers in the starter phase. One hundred forty 1-day-old broiler chicks were divided into four groups, namely control (not given GLC supplement) and given GLC supplement either 1%, 2%, and 3% of total feed. Chickens were reared for 21 days in an open cage. On the 21st day of the experiment, blood collection, lymphoid organ and digestive organ weight, and performance data were recorded. Accumulative feed intake until day 21 did not differ (P&gt;0.05) among treatment groups. In this study, there were improvements in the height of villi in the jejunum, and the acidity in the duodenum and caecum, due to the increase of short-chain fatty acids (SCFA: acetate and propionate). Protein and crude fiber digestibility in the GLC-given chickens was significantly higher than in the control group ((P≤0.05). GLC supplementation (1%, 2%, and 3% of total feed) significantly increased body weight gain and improved feed conversion ratio (FCR) (P≤0.05). In conclusion, the use of GLC during the starter phase can improve the nutrient digestibility, intestinal health, and performance of broiler chickens.

Effects of garlic powder supplementation on metabolic syndrome components, insulin resistance, fatty liver index, and appetite in subjects with metabolic syndrome: A randomized clinical trial.

The prevalence of metabolic syndrome (MetS) is increasing. It is closely linked to nonalcoholic fatty liver disease. Garlic consumption as a strategy for the management of MetS has been suggested. We investigated the effect of garlic supplementation on MetS components, insulin resistance, fatty liver index (FLI), and appetite in subjects with MetS. Ninety subjects were assigned to receive 1,600 mg/d garlic powder or placebo for 3 months. The primary outcomes included MetS components. The secondary outcomes included insulin resistance, FLI, and appetite. Garlic supplementation compared with the placebo led to a significant increase in high density lipoprotein-cholesterol (4.5 vs. -1.8, p< .001) and a significant reduction in waist circumference (-1.3 vs. 0.0, p= .001), diastolic blood pressure (-6.7 vs. 0.0, p< .001), systolic blood pressure (-7.7 vs. 0.5, p< .001), triglyceride (-40.0 vs. 0.1, p< .001), γ-glutamyl transferase (-3.2 vs. 0.6, p= .01), FLI (-5.5 vs. 0.1, p< .001), insulin (-2.9 vs. -1.1, p< .001), homeostatic model of assessment for insulin resistance (-0.5 vs. -0.3, p< .001) and appetite (hunger: -11.7 vs. 1.7, p< .001; fullness: 10.0 vs. 0.3, p= .001; desire to eat: -6.7 vs. 2.1, p< .001; and ability to eat: -11.5 vs. -1.0, p< .001). Garlic improves MetS components, insulin resistance, FLI, and appetite.