Improving the physiological status of broiler chickens using rosemary leaf meal and sodium bentonite as ammonia gas control agents
As the poultry industry shifts towards natural antibiotic-free alternatives, rosemary leaf meal (RLM) and sodium bentonite (SB) have emerged as promising dietary supplements for enhancing broiler physiological status, meat quality, and environmental management. This study evaluated the effects of RL...
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| author | Mercy Chisara Ogwuegbu Fredrick Ugochukwu Udeh Josephine Chinenye Ugwuozor Precious Ezinne Okoye Joy Chimela Kalu Emmanuel Chinonso Arum Doctor Mziwenkosi Nhlanhla Mthiyane |
| author_facet | Mercy Chisara Ogwuegbu Fredrick Ugochukwu Udeh Josephine Chinenye Ugwuozor Precious Ezinne Okoye Joy Chimela Kalu Emmanuel Chinonso Arum Doctor Mziwenkosi Nhlanhla Mthiyane |
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| description | As the poultry industry shifts towards natural antibiotic-free alternatives, rosemary leaf meal (RLM) and sodium bentonite (SB) have emerged as promising dietary supplements for enhancing broiler physiological status, meat quality, and environmental management. This study evaluated the effects of RLM and SB inclusion on broiler physiological status, meat quality and litter ammonia levels. A total of 360 male Cobb 500-day-old broilers were randomly allotted into 6 dietary treatments in a 2 × 3 factorial arrangement, with 6 replicates of 10 birds each in a completely randomized design (CRD). Dietary treatments included: T1: (0 g RLM + 0 g SB/kg diet), T2: (3 g RLM + 0 g SB/kg diet), T3: (6 g RLM + 0 g SB/kg diet), T4: (0 g RLM + 15 g SB/kg diet), T5: (3 g RLM + 15 g SB/kg diet), T6: (6 g RLM + 15 g SB/kg diet), respectively, and were fed for 42 days. Data were analyzed using two-way ANOVA, and significant differences were determined using Duncan's New Multiple Range Test. A Student's t-test was used for comparisons between two treatment groups. Broilers fed 6 g RLM + 15 g SB/kg diet exhibited significantly (P < 0.05) enhanced antioxidant enzyme activities (superoxide dismutase, catalase, glutathione peroxidase and glutathione reductase), reduced malondialdehyde and cholesterol levels, and improved mineral composition (potassium, calcium, magnesium, zinc, iron, and phosphorus). Meat quality parameters such as redness, yellowness and water holding capacity improved significantly (P < 0.05), while lightness, driploss, and litter ammonia levels decreased. In conclusion, the combination of 6 g RLM + 15 g SB/kg in broiler diets optimizes oxidative status, mineral composition, meat quality and environmental sustainability. |
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| spelling | doaj-art-4d24f6a4e382400b8c9f9025c02616f82025-01-28T16:00:17ZengTaylor & Francis GroupJournal of Applied Animal Research0971-21190974-18442025-12-0153110.1080/09712119.2024.2443185Improving the physiological status of broiler chickens using rosemary leaf meal and sodium bentonite as ammonia gas control agentsMercy Chisara Ogwuegbu0Fredrick Ugochukwu Udeh1Josephine Chinenye Ugwuozor2Precious Ezinne Okoye3Joy Chimela Kalu4Emmanuel Chinonso Arum5Doctor Mziwenkosi Nhlanhla Mthiyane6Food Security and Safety Focus Area, Faculty of Natural and Agricultural Sciences, North-West University (Mafikeng Campus), Mmabatho, South AfricaDepartment of Animal Science, Faculty of Agriculture, University of Nigeria, Nsukka, NigeriaDepartment of Animal Science, Faculty of Agriculture, University of Nigeria, Nsukka, NigeriaDepartment of Animal Science, Faculty of Agriculture, University of Nigeria, Nsukka, NigeriaDepartment of Animal Science, Faculty of Agriculture, University of Nigeria, Nsukka, NigeriaDepartment of Animal Science, Faculty of Agriculture, University of Nigeria, Nsukka, NigeriaFood Security and Safety Focus Area, Faculty of Natural and Agricultural Sciences, North-West University (Mafikeng Campus), Mmabatho, South AfricaAs the poultry industry shifts towards natural antibiotic-free alternatives, rosemary leaf meal (RLM) and sodium bentonite (SB) have emerged as promising dietary supplements for enhancing broiler physiological status, meat quality, and environmental management. This study evaluated the effects of RLM and SB inclusion on broiler physiological status, meat quality and litter ammonia levels. A total of 360 male Cobb 500-day-old broilers were randomly allotted into 6 dietary treatments in a 2 × 3 factorial arrangement, with 6 replicates of 10 birds each in a completely randomized design (CRD). Dietary treatments included: T1: (0 g RLM + 0 g SB/kg diet), T2: (3 g RLM + 0 g SB/kg diet), T3: (6 g RLM + 0 g SB/kg diet), T4: (0 g RLM + 15 g SB/kg diet), T5: (3 g RLM + 15 g SB/kg diet), T6: (6 g RLM + 15 g SB/kg diet), respectively, and were fed for 42 days. Data were analyzed using two-way ANOVA, and significant differences were determined using Duncan's New Multiple Range Test. A Student's t-test was used for comparisons between two treatment groups. Broilers fed 6 g RLM + 15 g SB/kg diet exhibited significantly (P < 0.05) enhanced antioxidant enzyme activities (superoxide dismutase, catalase, glutathione peroxidase and glutathione reductase), reduced malondialdehyde and cholesterol levels, and improved mineral composition (potassium, calcium, magnesium, zinc, iron, and phosphorus). Meat quality parameters such as redness, yellowness and water holding capacity improved significantly (P < 0.05), while lightness, driploss, and litter ammonia levels decreased. In conclusion, the combination of 6 g RLM + 15 g SB/kg in broiler diets optimizes oxidative status, mineral composition, meat quality and environmental sustainability.https://www.tandfonline.com/doi/10.1080/09712119.2024.2443185Rosemarysodium bentoniteammoniameat qualitybroilers |
| spellingShingle | Mercy Chisara Ogwuegbu Fredrick Ugochukwu Udeh Josephine Chinenye Ugwuozor Precious Ezinne Okoye Joy Chimela Kalu Emmanuel Chinonso Arum Doctor Mziwenkosi Nhlanhla Mthiyane Improving the physiological status of broiler chickens using rosemary leaf meal and sodium bentonite as ammonia gas control agents Journal of Applied Animal Research Rosemary sodium bentonite ammonia meat quality broilers |
| title | Improving the physiological status of broiler chickens using rosemary leaf meal and sodium bentonite as ammonia gas control agents |
| title_full | Improving the physiological status of broiler chickens using rosemary leaf meal and sodium bentonite as ammonia gas control agents |
| title_fullStr | Improving the physiological status of broiler chickens using rosemary leaf meal and sodium bentonite as ammonia gas control agents |
| title_full_unstemmed | Improving the physiological status of broiler chickens using rosemary leaf meal and sodium bentonite as ammonia gas control agents |
| title_short | Improving the physiological status of broiler chickens using rosemary leaf meal and sodium bentonite as ammonia gas control agents |
| title_sort | improving the physiological status of broiler chickens using rosemary leaf meal and sodium bentonite as ammonia gas control agents |
| topic | Rosemary sodium bentonite ammonia meat quality broilers |
| url | https://www.tandfonline.com/doi/10.1080/09712119.2024.2443185 |
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