Vet World Vol.17 May-2024 Article - 18
Research Article
Veterinary World, 17(5): 1098-1107
https://doi.org/10.14202/vetworld.2024.1098-1107
Effect of dietary Arthrospira platensis phycocyanin on broiler chicken growth performance, physiological status, fatty and amino acid profiles
2.Department of Biology, College of Science and Arts at Khulis, University of Jeddah, Jeddah 21959, Saudi Arabia.
3. Genetic Engineering and Biotechnology Research Institute, University of Sadat City, Sadat City 32897, Egypt.
4. College of Sciences, University of Jeddah, Jeddah, Saudi Arabia.
5. College of Art and Design, University of Jeddah, Jeddah, Saudi Arabia.
6. Department of Botany and Microbiology, Faculty of Science, Menoufia University, Shibin Al Kawm, Egypt.
Background and Aim: Natural antioxidants are crucial for preserving and enhancing the health, survival, reproduction, and reproductive function of poultry. Phycocyanin (PC) is a natural blue food colorant with various health benefits. The aim of this study was to extract Arthrospira platensis phycocyanin (ApPC) from A. platensis using simple and economical methods and investigate the impact of phytocyanin supplementation on the performance and fatty and amino acid profiles of broiler chicks.
Materials and Methods: PC was extracted from A. platensis by freezing and thawing, and optimization conditions such as pH and temperature were applied during storage periods. A total of 270 1-week-old Ross breed broiler chicks were randomly assigned to the following three treatment groups: basal diet supplemented with 0 mg of PC/kg diet (control), basal diet supplemented with 1 g PC/kg diet (T1), and basal diet supplemented with 2 g PC/kg (T2). In a completely randomized design, three cage replicates (30 birds each) were assigned to each of the three groups. The dietary effects of ApPC on growth performance (body weight gain [BWG], body weight [BW], feed intake, feed conversion ratio, serum constituents, and antioxidant indices) in broiler chickens, free amino acids, and fatty acids in muscles were evaluated.
Results: Total BWG and BW increased without a significant effect on the total feed consumption. Serum levels of total proteins and albumin increased with increasing ApPC supplementation. In addition, globulin levels significantly increased. There was a significant decrease in serum total cholesterol levels among the treatments. The activity of antioxidant enzymes (superoxide dismutase, catalase, glutathione, and total antioxidant capacity) is significantly increased. In contrast, an increase in ApPC caused a significant decrease in malondialdehyde. The content and quantity of fatty acids and amino acids in the meat of broiler chicks supplemented with PC varies.
Conclusion: The addition of PC to broiler chicken diets enhances antioxidant activities, BW, BWG, and meets quality requirements.
Keywords: Antioxidant, fatty acid, Phycocyanin, poultry, protein, Spirulina.
How to cite this article: El-AbdNM, Hamouds RA, Saddiq AA, Al-Shaikh TM, Khusaifan TJ, and Abou-El-Souod G (2024) Effect of dietary Arthrospira platensis phycocyanin on broiler chicken growth performance, physiological status, and fatty and amino acid profiles, Veterinary World, 17(5): 1098-1107.
Received: 2024-02-04 Accepted: 2024-04-23 Published online: 2024-05-17
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DOI: 10.14202/vetworld.2024.1098-1107
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