Deoxynivalenol mycotoxin dietary exposure on broiler performance and small intestine health: A comprehensive meta-analysis

The effect of DON mycotoxins on broiler production performance and the small intestine is a critical factor in the health and well-being of broilers. Several studies have been conducted on this topic and have reported varying results and conclusions. Therefore, it is necessary to conduct systematic...

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Main Authors: Chala Adugna, Kai Wang, Jian Du, Chunmei Li
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Published: Elsevier 2024-12-01
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Kai Wang
Jian Du
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description The effect of DON mycotoxins on broiler production performance and the small intestine is a critical factor in the health and well-being of broilers. Several studies have been conducted on this topic and have reported varying results and conclusions. Therefore, it is necessary to conduct systematic reviews and meta-analyses to thoroughly examine and draw unique conclusions. In this meta-analysis, we conducted a systematic review of multiple studies on the effects of DON mycotoxins in broilers. The analysis comprised 26 articles from reputable journals, and 14 parameters were identified based on the predetermined criteria. The forest plot results showed that DON treatment significantly reduced the ADFI and ADWG (SMD-1.50, 95 %CI [-1.68, -1.18]; I2= 51 %; p < 0.00001) and affected FCR (SMD 0.95, 95 %CI [ 0.62, 1.28]; I2= 77; p < 0.00001). In addition, it affects the small intestine structure duodenum (SMD -3.46, 95 %CI [-3.88, -3.05]; I2= 48 %; p < 0.00001), Jejunum (SMD -5.35, 95 %CI [-5.86, -4.83]; I2= 62 %; p < 0.00001), Ileum (SMD -2.6, 95 % CI [-3.12, -2.08]; I2= 82 %; p < 0.00001). Furthermore, DON exposure affects immunoglobulin (SMD -1.92, 95 % CI [ -2.39, -1.46]; I2 = 54 %; p < 0.00001) and antioxidant activities (SMD -2.1, 95 % CI [ -2.45, -1.75]; I2= 47 %; p < 0.00001). The overall effect of DON treatment was statistically significant compared with that of the control group. Furthermore, funnel plot analysis for publication bias did not reveal any significant asymmetry in most included studies. The results of this meta-analysis indicate that DON mycotoxins have a significant impact on both production performance and small intestine health and require strategic intervention.
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spelling doaj-art-debdadf296104cf7bdca97fc40586c8d2025-08-20T02:39:15ZengElsevierPoultry Science0032-57912024-12-011031210441210.1016/j.psj.2024.104412Deoxynivalenol mycotoxin dietary exposure on broiler performance and small intestine health: A comprehensive meta-analysisChala Adugna0Kai Wang1Jian Du2Chunmei Li3Research Centre for Livestock Environmental Control and Smart Production, College of Animal Science and Technology, Nanjing Agricultural University, Nanjing 210095, China; Ambo University College of Agriculture and Veterinary Science, EthiopiaResearch Centre for Livestock Environmental Control and Smart Production, College of Animal Science and Technology, Nanjing Agricultural University, Nanjing 210095, ChinaResearch Centre for Livestock Environmental Control and Smart Production, College of Animal Science and Technology, Nanjing Agricultural University, Nanjing 210095, ChinaResearch Centre for Livestock Environmental Control and Smart Production, College of Animal Science and Technology, Nanjing Agricultural University, Nanjing 210095, China; Corresponding author.The effect of DON mycotoxins on broiler production performance and the small intestine is a critical factor in the health and well-being of broilers. Several studies have been conducted on this topic and have reported varying results and conclusions. Therefore, it is necessary to conduct systematic reviews and meta-analyses to thoroughly examine and draw unique conclusions. In this meta-analysis, we conducted a systematic review of multiple studies on the effects of DON mycotoxins in broilers. The analysis comprised 26 articles from reputable journals, and 14 parameters were identified based on the predetermined criteria. The forest plot results showed that DON treatment significantly reduced the ADFI and ADWG (SMD-1.50, 95 %CI [-1.68, -1.18]; I2= 51 %; p < 0.00001) and affected FCR (SMD 0.95, 95 %CI [ 0.62, 1.28]; I2= 77; p < 0.00001). In addition, it affects the small intestine structure duodenum (SMD -3.46, 95 %CI [-3.88, -3.05]; I2= 48 %; p < 0.00001), Jejunum (SMD -5.35, 95 %CI [-5.86, -4.83]; I2= 62 %; p < 0.00001), Ileum (SMD -2.6, 95 % CI [-3.12, -2.08]; I2= 82 %; p < 0.00001). Furthermore, DON exposure affects immunoglobulin (SMD -1.92, 95 % CI [ -2.39, -1.46]; I2 = 54 %; p < 0.00001) and antioxidant activities (SMD -2.1, 95 % CI [ -2.45, -1.75]; I2= 47 %; p < 0.00001). The overall effect of DON treatment was statistically significant compared with that of the control group. Furthermore, funnel plot analysis for publication bias did not reveal any significant asymmetry in most included studies. The results of this meta-analysis indicate that DON mycotoxins have a significant impact on both production performance and small intestine health and require strategic intervention.http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S0032579124009908BroilerDON mycotoxinFeed intakeWeight gainSmall intestine
spellingShingle Chala Adugna
Kai Wang
Jian Du
Chunmei Li
Deoxynivalenol mycotoxin dietary exposure on broiler performance and small intestine health: A comprehensive meta-analysis
Poultry Science
Broiler
DON mycotoxin
Feed intake
Weight gain
Small intestine
title Deoxynivalenol mycotoxin dietary exposure on broiler performance and small intestine health: A comprehensive meta-analysis
title_full Deoxynivalenol mycotoxin dietary exposure on broiler performance and small intestine health: A comprehensive meta-analysis
title_fullStr Deoxynivalenol mycotoxin dietary exposure on broiler performance and small intestine health: A comprehensive meta-analysis
title_full_unstemmed Deoxynivalenol mycotoxin dietary exposure on broiler performance and small intestine health: A comprehensive meta-analysis
title_short Deoxynivalenol mycotoxin dietary exposure on broiler performance and small intestine health: A comprehensive meta-analysis
title_sort deoxynivalenol mycotoxin dietary exposure on broiler performance and small intestine health a comprehensive meta analysis
topic Broiler
DON mycotoxin
Feed intake
Weight gain
Small intestine
url http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S0032579124009908
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