The Use of Coffee Cherry Pulp Extract as an Alternative to an Antibiotic Growth Promoter in Broiler Diets
Coffee cherry pulp (CCP) is a by-product of coffee bean production. CCP contains amounts of phenolic compounds that are beneficial for animals. This study evaluated the impact of coffee cherry pulp extract (CCPE) supplementation on growth performance, meat quality, carcass characteristics, serum bio...
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| description | Coffee cherry pulp (CCP) is a by-product of coffee bean production. CCP contains amounts of phenolic compounds that are beneficial for animals. This study evaluated the impact of coffee cherry pulp extract (CCPE) supplementation on growth performance, meat quality, carcass characteristics, serum biochemistry, cecum microbial population, intestinal morphology, and immune and antioxidant responses of broilers. Five hundred 1-day-old Ross 308 chicks were randomly assigned to five groups: a basal diet control, a basal diet with antibiotic growth promoters at 0.25 g/kg, and groups supplemented with CCPE at 0.5, 1.0, and 2.0 g/kg diet over 35 days. The results showed that throughout the experimental period, the groups supplemented with CCPE improved their final weight, average daily gain, and feed conversion ratio (<i>p</i> < 0.05). CCPE at 1.0 and 2.0 g/kg diet reduced the average daily feed intake (<i>p</i> < 0.05). In addition, CCPE at 0.5 g/kg reduced levels of serum alanine transaminase and aspartate aminotransferase (<i>p</i> < 0.05). Triglyceride levels were the lowest in CCPE 2.0 (<i>p</i> < 0.05). In the group supplemented with CCPE at all levels, the high-density lipoprotein levels significantly increased (<i>p</i> < 0.05). Drip loss in the breast at 24 and 48 h decreased (<i>p</i> < 0.05). Additionally, live weight, defeathered weight, and carcass weight significantly increased (<i>p</i> < 0.05). Furthermore, CCPE improved intestinal morphology, especially villus height and the villus height per crypt depth ratio (<i>p</i> < 0.05). CCPE supplementation also reduced pathogenic bacteria, increased <i>Lactobacillus</i> spp. (<i>p</i> < 0.05), and increased the expression of immune-related genes and antioxidant activity in the liver and intestines (<i>p</i> < 0.05). Therefore, the use of CCPE as an alternative to antibiotics in broiler feed improved growth performance and health parameters in broilers. It provides a sustainable and environmentally friendly option for supplementary feed, contributing to more efficient poultry nutrition management. |
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| spelling | doaj-art-d838594319a74daa91abcc5d8ac780602025-01-24T13:18:15ZengMDPI AGAnimals2076-26152025-01-0115224410.3390/ani15020244The Use of Coffee Cherry Pulp Extract as an Alternative to an Antibiotic Growth Promoter in Broiler DietsWanaporn Tapingkae0Phatchari Srinual1Pimporn Khamtavee2Naret Pintalerd3Thanongsak Chaiyaso4Mongkol Yachai5Chanidapha Kanmanee6Chompunut Lumsangkul7Orranee Srinual8Department of Animal and Aquatic Sciences, Faculty of Agriculture, Chiang Mai University, Chiang Mai 50200, ThailandDepartment of Animal and Aquatic Sciences, Faculty of Agriculture, Chiang Mai University, Chiang Mai 50200, ThailandDepartment of Animal and Aquatic Sciences, Faculty of Agriculture, Chiang Mai University, Chiang Mai 50200, ThailandHighland Research and Training Center, Faculty of Agriculture, Chiang Mai University, Chiang Mai 50200, ThailandDivision of Biotechnology, Faculty of Agro-Industry, Chiang Mai University, Chiang Mai 50100, ThailandFaculty of Animal Science and Technology, Maejo University, Chiang Mai 50290, ThailandDepartment of Animal and Aquatic Sciences, Faculty of Agriculture, Chiang Mai University, Chiang Mai 50200, ThailandDepartment of Animal Science, National Chung Hsing University, Taichung 40227, TaiwanDepartment of Animal and Aquatic Sciences, Faculty of Agriculture, Chiang Mai University, Chiang Mai 50200, ThailandCoffee cherry pulp (CCP) is a by-product of coffee bean production. CCP contains amounts of phenolic compounds that are beneficial for animals. This study evaluated the impact of coffee cherry pulp extract (CCPE) supplementation on growth performance, meat quality, carcass characteristics, serum biochemistry, cecum microbial population, intestinal morphology, and immune and antioxidant responses of broilers. Five hundred 1-day-old Ross 308 chicks were randomly assigned to five groups: a basal diet control, a basal diet with antibiotic growth promoters at 0.25 g/kg, and groups supplemented with CCPE at 0.5, 1.0, and 2.0 g/kg diet over 35 days. The results showed that throughout the experimental period, the groups supplemented with CCPE improved their final weight, average daily gain, and feed conversion ratio (<i>p</i> < 0.05). CCPE at 1.0 and 2.0 g/kg diet reduced the average daily feed intake (<i>p</i> < 0.05). In addition, CCPE at 0.5 g/kg reduced levels of serum alanine transaminase and aspartate aminotransferase (<i>p</i> < 0.05). Triglyceride levels were the lowest in CCPE 2.0 (<i>p</i> < 0.05). In the group supplemented with CCPE at all levels, the high-density lipoprotein levels significantly increased (<i>p</i> < 0.05). Drip loss in the breast at 24 and 48 h decreased (<i>p</i> < 0.05). Additionally, live weight, defeathered weight, and carcass weight significantly increased (<i>p</i> < 0.05). Furthermore, CCPE improved intestinal morphology, especially villus height and the villus height per crypt depth ratio (<i>p</i> < 0.05). CCPE supplementation also reduced pathogenic bacteria, increased <i>Lactobacillus</i> spp. (<i>p</i> < 0.05), and increased the expression of immune-related genes and antioxidant activity in the liver and intestines (<i>p</i> < 0.05). Therefore, the use of CCPE as an alternative to antibiotics in broiler feed improved growth performance and health parameters in broilers. It provides a sustainable and environmentally friendly option for supplementary feed, contributing to more efficient poultry nutrition management.https://www.mdpi.com/2076-2615/15/2/244antibioticantioxidantbroiler chickencoffee pulpsustainability |
| spellingShingle | Wanaporn Tapingkae Phatchari Srinual Pimporn Khamtavee Naret Pintalerd Thanongsak Chaiyaso Mongkol Yachai Chanidapha Kanmanee Chompunut Lumsangkul Orranee Srinual The Use of Coffee Cherry Pulp Extract as an Alternative to an Antibiotic Growth Promoter in Broiler Diets Animals antibiotic antioxidant broiler chicken coffee pulp sustainability |
| title | The Use of Coffee Cherry Pulp Extract as an Alternative to an Antibiotic Growth Promoter in Broiler Diets |
| title_full | The Use of Coffee Cherry Pulp Extract as an Alternative to an Antibiotic Growth Promoter in Broiler Diets |
| title_fullStr | The Use of Coffee Cherry Pulp Extract as an Alternative to an Antibiotic Growth Promoter in Broiler Diets |
| title_full_unstemmed | The Use of Coffee Cherry Pulp Extract as an Alternative to an Antibiotic Growth Promoter in Broiler Diets |
| title_short | The Use of Coffee Cherry Pulp Extract as an Alternative to an Antibiotic Growth Promoter in Broiler Diets |
| title_sort | use of coffee cherry pulp extract as an alternative to an antibiotic growth promoter in broiler diets |
| topic | antibiotic antioxidant broiler chicken coffee pulp sustainability |
| url | https://www.mdpi.com/2076-2615/15/2/244 |
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