Vet World   Vol.16   May-2023  Article-11

The effect of using fruit peel on broiler growth and health

Background and Aim: To ensure the long-term viability of broiler farming, producers must address a number of issues, including rising feed costs, a ban on antibiotic growth promoters, and growing consumer awareness of chemical residues in broiler chicken meat. Fruit peel is a waste with no commercial value, but due to its high nutritional content, particularly in terms of energy, it has the potential to be used as an alternative feed source for broiler chicks. Fruit peel also contains a number of nutraceutical compounds that have the potential to be added to feed or used as natural supplements for broiler chickens due to their antibacterial, antioxidant, and immunostimulant properties. Fruit peels have high fiber content and antinutritional and toxic components that may interfere with broiler digestion and physiological function, so they should be used cautiously in broiler production. Various processes, including fermentation, extraction, distillation, and combining with other active components, such as enzymes, may be used to optimize the use of fruit peels in broiler production. This review examines the use of fruit peel and its effects on broiler growth and health.

Keywords: antibacterial, antioxidants, byproduct, feed, immune system.

How to cite this article: Sugiharto S (2023) The effect of using fruit peel on broiler growth and health, Veterinary World, 16(5): 987-1000.

Received: 23-01-2023  Accepted: 10-04-2023     Published online: 13-05-2023

Corresponding author:    E-mail: sgh_undip@yahoo.co.id

DOI: 10.14202/vetworld.2023.987-1000

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