Effect of zeolite (clinoptilolite) as feed additive in Tunisian broilers on the total flora, meat texture and the production of omega 3 polyunsaturated fatty acid
<p>Abstract</p> <p>Background</p> <p>Increasing consumer demand for healthier food products has led to the development of governmental policies regarding health claims in many developed countries. In this context, contamination of poultry by food-borne pathogens is cons...
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| author | Mallek Zouhir Fendri Imen Khannous Lamia Ben Hassena Amal Traore Al Ibrahim Ayadi Mohamed-Ali Gdoura Radhouane |
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| description | <p>Abstract</p> <p>Background</p> <p>Increasing consumer demand for healthier food products has led to the development of governmental policies regarding health claims in many developed countries. In this context, contamination of poultry by food-borne pathogens is considered one of the major problems facing the progress of the poultry industry in Tunisia.</p> <p>Result</p> <p>Zeolite (Clinoptilolites) was added to chicken feed at concentrations 0,5% or 1% and was evaluated for its effectiveness to reduce total flora in chickens and its effects on performance of the production. The broilers were given free and continuous access to a nutritionally non-limiting diet (in meal form)that was either a basal diet or a' zeolite diet' (the basal diet supplemented with clinoptilolite at a level of 0,5% or 1%). It was found that adding zeolite in the broiler diet significantly (<it>p </it>< 0,05) reduced total flora levels, as compared to the control, on the chicken body. In addition, it was found that zeolite treatment had a positive effect on performance production and organoleptic parameters that were measured and mainly on the increase level of Omega 3 fatty acid.</p> <p>Conclusion</p> <p>This study showed the significance of using zeolite, as a feed additive for broilers, as part of a comprehensive program to control total flora at the broiler farm and to increase level of Omega 3 fatty acid on the chicken body.</p> |
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| spelling | doaj.art-88ddf64f449d4e169174bbe437cf9eff2022-12-22T02:50:49ZengBMCLipids in Health and Disease1476-511X2012-03-011113510.1186/1476-511X-11-35Effect of zeolite (clinoptilolite) as feed additive in Tunisian broilers on the total flora, meat texture and the production of omega 3 polyunsaturated fatty acidMallek ZouhirFendri ImenKhannous LamiaBen Hassena AmalTraore Al IbrahimAyadi Mohamed-AliGdoura Radhouane<p>Abstract</p> <p>Background</p> <p>Increasing consumer demand for healthier food products has led to the development of governmental policies regarding health claims in many developed countries. In this context, contamination of poultry by food-borne pathogens is considered one of the major problems facing the progress of the poultry industry in Tunisia.</p> <p>Result</p> <p>Zeolite (Clinoptilolites) was added to chicken feed at concentrations 0,5% or 1% and was evaluated for its effectiveness to reduce total flora in chickens and its effects on performance of the production. The broilers were given free and continuous access to a nutritionally non-limiting diet (in meal form)that was either a basal diet or a' zeolite diet' (the basal diet supplemented with clinoptilolite at a level of 0,5% or 1%). It was found that adding zeolite in the broiler diet significantly (<it>p </it>< 0,05) reduced total flora levels, as compared to the control, on the chicken body. In addition, it was found that zeolite treatment had a positive effect on performance production and organoleptic parameters that were measured and mainly on the increase level of Omega 3 fatty acid.</p> <p>Conclusion</p> <p>This study showed the significance of using zeolite, as a feed additive for broilers, as part of a comprehensive program to control total flora at the broiler farm and to increase level of Omega 3 fatty acid on the chicken body.</p>http://www.lipidworld.com/content/11/1/35ZeoliteWeight of chickenOrganoleptic parametersOmega 3 fatty acid |
| spellingShingle | Mallek Zouhir Fendri Imen Khannous Lamia Ben Hassena Amal Traore Al Ibrahim Ayadi Mohamed-Ali Gdoura Radhouane Effect of zeolite (clinoptilolite) as feed additive in Tunisian broilers on the total flora, meat texture and the production of omega 3 polyunsaturated fatty acid Lipids in Health and Disease Zeolite Weight of chicken Organoleptic parameters Omega 3 fatty acid |
| title | Effect of zeolite (clinoptilolite) as feed additive in Tunisian broilers on the total flora, meat texture and the production of omega 3 polyunsaturated fatty acid |
| title_full | Effect of zeolite (clinoptilolite) as feed additive in Tunisian broilers on the total flora, meat texture and the production of omega 3 polyunsaturated fatty acid |
| title_fullStr | Effect of zeolite (clinoptilolite) as feed additive in Tunisian broilers on the total flora, meat texture and the production of omega 3 polyunsaturated fatty acid |
| title_full_unstemmed | Effect of zeolite (clinoptilolite) as feed additive in Tunisian broilers on the total flora, meat texture and the production of omega 3 polyunsaturated fatty acid |
| title_short | Effect of zeolite (clinoptilolite) as feed additive in Tunisian broilers on the total flora, meat texture and the production of omega 3 polyunsaturated fatty acid |
| title_sort | effect of zeolite clinoptilolite as feed additive in tunisian broilers on the total flora meat texture and the production of omega 3 polyunsaturated fatty acid |
| topic | Zeolite Weight of chicken Organoleptic parameters Omega 3 fatty acid |
| url | http://www.lipidworld.com/content/11/1/35 |
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