Effect of Olive Leaves or Marigold Petal Extract on Oxidative Stress, Gut Fermentative Activity, and Mucosa Morphology in Broiler Chickens Fed a Diet Rich in n-3 Polyunsaturated Fats

Effect of Olive Leaves or Marigold Petal Extract on Oxidative Stress, Gut Fermentative Activity, and Mucosa Morphology in Broiler Chickens Fed a Diet Rich in n-3 Polyunsaturated Fats

An experiment in broilers was conducted to investigate the effect of olive (Olea europea) leaves and marigold (Calendula officinalis) petal extract supplementation on oxidative stress, characteristics of intestinal contents, and on the morphology of the small intestine. Oxidative stress was induced...

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Main Authors: Tatjana Pirman, Vida Rezar, Milka Vrecl, Janez Salobir, Alenka Levart
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Japan Poultry Science Association 2021-04-01
Series:The Journal of Poultry Science
Subjects:
broiler chicken
intestine morphology
marigold
olive leaves
oxidative stress
short chain fatty acids
Online Access:https://www.jstage.jst.go.jp/article/jpsa/58/2/58_0200026/_html/-char/en

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