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Review Article
(Published online : 27-12-2012)
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Use of certain herbal preparations in broiler feeds - A review -
Tirupathi
Reddy Eevuri and Ramya Putturu
Vet World. 2013; 6(3): 172-179
doi:
10.5455/vetworld.2013.172-179
Abstract
The importance and use of herbal remedies
(turmeric, tulsi, amla and aloe vera etc.) has been reviewed systematically.
Turmeric (curcumin), acts as an antioxidant, antimutagenic, antiinflamatory and
antimicrobial agent and protect liver against a variety of toxicants. Tulsi (eugenol)
have anticancer properties, reduced blood glucose levels, total cholesterol
levels and promotes immune system function. Amla, richest source of vitamin-c
and it's active tannoid principles have antimicrobial, antidiabetics,
anticarcinogenic properties and enhances immune property. Aloe vera contains
phytochemicals (Saponins, flavonoids, alkaloids and phenols), which is an
indication of cosmetic and medicinal value. Turmeric, tulsi, amla and aloe vera
preparations increased the body weight gain, feed efficiency and decreased the
feed intake. These preparations decreased the mortality rates and the cost of
feed has been decreased from 6.2% to 13.5%. They have reduced the fat
accumulation, increased dressing percentage, liver weight, spleen weight and
whole giblet weights. Significant reduction of serum cholesterol, serum
triglycerides and increased the humoral response against RD vaccine.
Keywords: broiler, carcass trait, herbal, immune response, production
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