Inclusion of phytogenic feed additives comparable to vitamin E in diet of growing rabbits: Effects on metabolism and growth
The potential contribution of two phytogenic feed additives compared with vitamin E to act as growth promoters was investigated. A total of 150, five weeks, V-line rabbits were fed basal diet supplemented with 150 mg/kg vitamin E (VE), 150 or 300 mg/kg propolis (LP or HP), 150 or 300 mg/kg moringa r...
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| description | The potential contribution of two phytogenic feed additives compared with vitamin E to act as growth promoters was investigated. A total of 150, five weeks, V-line rabbits were fed basal diet supplemented with 150 mg/kg vitamin E (VE), 150 or 300 mg/kg propolis (LP or HP), 150 or 300 mg/kg moringa roots (LM or HM) or not (Con, no additives) for five weeks. Both LM and HM increased (P < 0.05) percentage of lymphocytes, while decreased (P < 0.05) ratio of neutrophil to lymphocyte compared to the other groups. Concentration of plasma glucose was higher (P < 0.05) in the HP-group than in the control, but it recorded intermediate values in the other groups. Compared to control, all dietary supplements improved (P < 0.05) plasma total antioxidant capacity. Concentrations of plasma low density lipoprotein and malondialdehyde were decreased (P < 0.05) in VE, LP and HP-groups, but were intermediate in the LM and HM−groups. Live body weights of rabbits were higher (P < 0.05) in the VE, LP and HP-groups than in the Con-group, whereas were intermediate in the LM and HM−groups. The lowest feed conversion ratios were in the VE and LP-groups. All dietary supplementations did not affect most of the carcass traits, but decreased (P < 0.05) the abdominal fat percentage. The results indicated the potential of VE and LP for improving growth and antioxidant status of growing rabbits. |
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| spelling | doaj.art-bbf61007244549e9b5e528aebb7d7ae52022-12-22T02:02:19ZengElsevierAnnals of Agricultural Sciences0570-17832017-12-0162216116710.1016/j.aoas.2017.11.003Inclusion of phytogenic feed additives comparable to vitamin E in diet of growing rabbits: Effects on metabolism and growthN.M. Hashem0A.M. Abd El-Hady1O.A. Hassan2Animal and Fish Production Department, Faculty of Agriculture (El-Shatby), Alexandria University, Alexandria 21545, EgyptPoultry Production Department, Faculty of Agriculture (El-Shatby), Alexandria University, Alexandria 21545, EgyptPoultry Production Department, Faculty of Agriculture (El-Shatby), Alexandria University, Alexandria 21545, EgyptThe potential contribution of two phytogenic feed additives compared with vitamin E to act as growth promoters was investigated. A total of 150, five weeks, V-line rabbits were fed basal diet supplemented with 150 mg/kg vitamin E (VE), 150 or 300 mg/kg propolis (LP or HP), 150 or 300 mg/kg moringa roots (LM or HM) or not (Con, no additives) for five weeks. Both LM and HM increased (P < 0.05) percentage of lymphocytes, while decreased (P < 0.05) ratio of neutrophil to lymphocyte compared to the other groups. Concentration of plasma glucose was higher (P < 0.05) in the HP-group than in the control, but it recorded intermediate values in the other groups. Compared to control, all dietary supplements improved (P < 0.05) plasma total antioxidant capacity. Concentrations of plasma low density lipoprotein and malondialdehyde were decreased (P < 0.05) in VE, LP and HP-groups, but were intermediate in the LM and HM−groups. Live body weights of rabbits were higher (P < 0.05) in the VE, LP and HP-groups than in the Con-group, whereas were intermediate in the LM and HM−groups. The lowest feed conversion ratios were in the VE and LP-groups. All dietary supplementations did not affect most of the carcass traits, but decreased (P < 0.05) the abdominal fat percentage. The results indicated the potential of VE and LP for improving growth and antioxidant status of growing rabbits.http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S0570178317300271RabbitsPropolisMoringaMetabolismGrowth efficiencyCarcass traits |
| spellingShingle | N.M. Hashem A.M. Abd El-Hady O.A. Hassan Inclusion of phytogenic feed additives comparable to vitamin E in diet of growing rabbits: Effects on metabolism and growth Annals of Agricultural Sciences Rabbits Propolis Moringa Metabolism Growth efficiency Carcass traits |
| title | Inclusion of phytogenic feed additives comparable to vitamin E in diet of growing rabbits: Effects on metabolism and growth |
| title_full | Inclusion of phytogenic feed additives comparable to vitamin E in diet of growing rabbits: Effects on metabolism and growth |
| title_fullStr | Inclusion of phytogenic feed additives comparable to vitamin E in diet of growing rabbits: Effects on metabolism and growth |
| title_full_unstemmed | Inclusion of phytogenic feed additives comparable to vitamin E in diet of growing rabbits: Effects on metabolism and growth |
| title_short | Inclusion of phytogenic feed additives comparable to vitamin E in diet of growing rabbits: Effects on metabolism and growth |
| title_sort | inclusion of phytogenic feed additives comparable to vitamin e in diet of growing rabbits effects on metabolism and growth |
| topic | Rabbits Propolis Moringa Metabolism Growth efficiency Carcass traits |
| url | http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S0570178317300271 |
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