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Papers by Dr Ahmed Saleh
Journal of Applied Animal Research
The effects of replacing corn with low-tannin sorghum in broiler's diet on growth performance, nu... more The effects of replacing corn with low-tannin sorghum in broiler's diet on growth performance, nutrient digestibilities, lipid peroxidation and gene expressions related to growth and antioxidative properties,
Animals
The objective of this study was to examine the effects of diets supplemented with corn silk meal ... more The objective of this study was to examine the effects of diets supplemented with corn silk meal (CSM) and non-starch polysaccharide (NSP) enzyme on growth performance, blood biochemistry, immunological response, and growth-related gene expression in broiler chickens. A total of 270 broiler chickens were divided into six experimental groups: (1) basal diets (BD) as control; (2) BD supplemented with 0.5 g/kg feed NSP enzyme; the other four groups are CSM diets as following; (3) and (4) fed diet contain 40 and 80 kg/ton of CSM; (5) and (6) fed diet contain 40 and 80 kg/ton CSM and supplemented with 0.5 g/kg NSP enzyme. Body weight gain (BWG), feed conversion ratio (FCR), protein retention and fiber digestibility were synergistically improved (p < 0.05) when fed CSM supplemented with NSP enzyme. Moreover, a synergistic decrease (p < 0.05) in the serum glucose and total cholesterol were found. Immune organ weights and Newcastle disease virus titers were increased with CSM diets. I...
Animals
Continuous genetic improvements of commercial broiler strains has led to the necessity of using f... more Continuous genetic improvements of commercial broiler strains has led to the necessity of using fats in their rations to fulfill a large portion of the energetic requirements. Several fat sources have been introduced in poultry nutrition, such as rendering poultry fat (PF) an available and cheap lipid source compared to conventional sources such as soybean oil (SO). The present study investigated the effect of partial or full replacement of SO by PF on performance, nutrient digestibility, blood lipids, and fatty acids (FAs) content of pectoral muscle. Four hundred and eighty one-day-old male Ross-308 chicks were distributed into four experimental groups (12 replicates each): the first group (control) was fed a diet formulated with soybean oil as a fat source while the second to fourth groups (PF25, PF50, and PF100) were fed diets formulated with 25, 50 and 100% of PF as a fat source instead of SO. Results revealed no synergistic effect between SO and PF in any of the studied paramet...
Animals
The current study focused exclusively on evaluating the effects of replacing corn with olive cake... more The current study focused exclusively on evaluating the effects of replacing corn with olive cake meal (OCM) in the diet of broilers on their growth performance, abdominal fat, selected plasma parameters, and muscle fatty acid (FA) content. A total of 480 one-day-old male broiler chickens (Ross 308) were divided into four treatment groups with 12 replicates/treatment. The control group was fed the base diet, whereas the second to fourth groups were fed diets of corn with 5%, 10%, and 20% contents of OCM, respectively. Broilers fed with the 5% and 10% OCM diets showed better body weight (p = 0.04) and feed conversion ratio than the 20% OCM group (p < 0.048). Both nitrogen retention and ether extract digestibility were not improved by replaced corn with OCM. Replacing corn with OCM led to a decreased abdominal fat percentage (p = 0.023) compared with the control group. Birds in the OCM groups showed the lowest total cholesterol values (p = 0.038). The breast muscle (musculus pector...
Animals
The present study aimed to assess the in ovo administration of clenbuterol on chick fertility, gr... more The present study aimed to assess the in ovo administration of clenbuterol on chick fertility, growth performance, muscle growth, myogenic gene expression, fatty acid, amino acid profile, intestinal morphology, and hepatic lipid-related gene expressions. In this study, 750 healthy fertile eggs from the local chicken breed Dokki-4 strain were analyzed. Fertile eggs were randomly divided into five experimental groups (150 eggs/3 replicates for each group). On day 14 of incubation, in addition to the control group, four other groups were established where 0.5 mL of worm saline (30 °C) was injected into the second group of eggs. In the third, fourth, and fifth groups, 0.5 mL of worm saline (30 °C), 0.9% of NaCl, and 10, 15, and 20 ppm of clenbuterol were injected into the eggs. Results suggested that clenbuterol increased growth efficiency up to 12 weeks of age, especially at 15 ppm, followed by 10 ppm, decreased abdominal body fat mass, and improved hatchability (p < 0.01). Clenbute...
Sustainability
As the world population increases, there will be an increase in demand for poultry meat. To satis... more As the world population increases, there will be an increase in demand for poultry meat. To satisfy this requirement, sustainably will be a significant challenge as different countries in the world face different health problems. Additionally, for decades, poultry nutritionists have worked on sustainability in broiler manufacturing plants. The usage of short- and medium-chain fatty acids (MCFAs), which have positive effects as growth promoters and immunostimulants, is a pioneering way to decrease the cost of diets and improve environmentally friendly and sustainable production in this critical era. This study aimed at evaluating the influences of alpha-monoglyceride (alpha-monolaurin) on the growth performance, biochemical parameters, lipid profiles, liver oxidative stress, and immune response in broilers. Alpha-monolaurin was included at the levels of 0 (control), 0.25, 0.5, and 1 g/kg in broiler diets. After 33 days, dietary supplementation of alpha-monolaurin showed no impact on ...
Animals
The present study evaluated the effect of three feeding methods (dry feed, wet feed or wet feed f... more The present study evaluated the effect of three feeding methods (dry feed, wet feed or wet feed fermented with Bacillus licheniformis) on the growth performance, intestinal histomorphometry and gene expression of the lipid metabolism- and growth-related genes of broiler chickens. A total of 360 one-day-old Cobb-500 broiler chicks were randomly allotted into three groups containing four replicates with 30 birds each. The first group (control) was fed a dry mash basal diet. The second and third groups were fed wet feed and fermented wet feed. The final body weight and weight gain were reduced (p < 0.01) in the wet feed group, while they did not differ between the fermented wet feed and dry feed groups. Feed intake was not altered, and feeding on wet feed significantly (p < 0.01) increased the feed-to-gain ratio compared to the remaining groups. No differences between the three feeding methods in carcass characteristics, blood biochemistry and nutrient digestibility were observed...
Kafrelsheikh Veterinary Medical Journal
Objective: The prime objective of this study was to evaluate the effects of feeding low energy di... more Objective: The prime objective of this study was to evaluate the effects of feeding low energy diets and non-starch polysaccharides (NSP) enzymes on some growth-and carcass-related parameters in broilers. Methods: A total of 240 chicks (1 day of age) were randomly allocated to two groups, each comprising 6 replicates of 20 chicks. The birds were fed two diets, optimum control (23, 21 and 19% CP by 3000, 3040, 3140 kcal/kg of diets without NSP enzymes supplementation) and low ME (23, 21 and 19% CP by lowering 60 kcal/kg from each optimum ME level plus 100g/ton of NSP enzymes supplementation) during starter, grower and finisher periods, respectively. Results: Compared to the control treatment, no significant difference (p > 0.05) in body weight gain, feed intake, and feed conversion ratio was observed with the low ME diet with NSP enzymes supplemented. Also, dietary low ME with NPS enzymes supplementation did not affect carcass, breast, and thigh muscles (p > 0.05). Nevertheless, the NSP enzymes supplementation to low ME broilers diets did not decrease the total cholesterol and triglyceride plasma concentration. Furthermore, neither aspartate aminotransferase, alanine aminotransferase glucose, total protein nor albumin were significantly changed. Conclusion: The supplementation of NSP enzymes is needed to support the performance and physiological activities of the broilers when fed the dietary low energy diets. However, no adverse effect such as lower lipid profile was observed when NSP enzymes supplementation with low ME diets were simultaneously applied in this study.
Veterinarski arhiv
substituting wheat bran with cumin seed meal on laying performance, egg quality characteristics a... more substituting wheat bran with cumin seed meal on laying performance, egg quality characteristics and fatty acid profile in laying hens. Vet. arhiv 90, 47-56, 2020. ABSTrACT The objective of the present study was to investigate the effect of substituting wheat bran (WB) with cumin seed meal (CSM) on laying performance, egg quality characteristics and egg-yolk fatty acids profile in laying hens. A total of 180 Bovans hens at 55 weeks of age were divided randomly into three treatments. The CSM was incorporated into a standard corn-and soybean meal-based diet by replacing 0, 50, and 100% of WB [i.e., 100% WB (control), 50% WB+50% CSM and 100% CSM] from 55 to 61 weeks of age. Body weight was measured at the beginning and end of the experiment. Feed intake, hen-day egg production and egg weight were recorded daily. At 61 weeks of age, 30 eggs were taken at random from each treatment group to determine the egg quality characteristics. Replacing 100% of WB by CSM did not affect body weight, however, hen-day egg production, egg weight and egg mass significantly increased, while feed conversion ratio significantly decreased (P<0.05). Haugh unit, shell thickness and yolk color significantly increased by CSM substitution in comparison with 100% WB. Plasma concentrations of total cholesterol, triglycerides, LDL-cholesterol and glutamic oxalacetic transaminase (GOT) significantly decreased by replacing WB with CSM, while, plasma HDL-cholesterol significantly increased. Furthermore, the liver malondialdehyde (MDA) concentration significantly decreased, while vitamin E, linoleic acid and alpha-linolenic acid significantly increased (P<0.05) due to CSM inclusion. Therefore, it could be concluded that substitution of WB with CSM could improve laying performance and egg quality characteristics, and reduce lipid peroxidation in laying hens.
Animals
The present study was conducted to examine that impact of dietary xylanase (Xyl) and arabinofuran... more The present study was conducted to examine that impact of dietary xylanase (Xyl) and arabinofuranosidase (Abf) supplementation on the performance, protein and fat digestibility, the lipid peroxidation, the plasma biochemical traits, and the immune response of broilers. A total of 480, un-sexed, and one-day-old broilers (Ross 308) were randomly divided into three treatments with eight replicates, where chicks in the first treatment were fed basal diets and served as the control, chicks in the second treatment were fed diets formulated with reductions of 90 kcal/kg, and chicks in the third treatment were fed the same formulated diets used in the second group as well as the Xyl and Abf combination (Rovabio® Advance). Feed intake was decreased by the low energy diet, leading to an enhancement in feed efficiency enzyme supplementation in the low energy diet (p < 0.015). Both protein and fat digestibility were improved (p < 0.047) due to enzyme supplementation. Moreover, enzyme supp...
Reproduction in Domestic Animals
Environmental science and pollution research international, Jan 17, 2018
This study was conducted to investigate the growth modulatory effects of dietary supplementation ... more This study was conducted to investigate the growth modulatory effects of dietary supplementation with silver nanoparticles (Ag NPs) and Ag nitrate on broiler chickens. Thirty 15-day-old chicks were equally divided into the control group (fed basal diets), the Ag-nano group (fed basal diets supplemented with 50 ppm/kg of Ag NPs for 12 d), and the Ag nitrate group (fed basal diets supplemented with 100 ppm/kg Ag nitrate for 12 days). Chicks fed Ag NPs showed increased body weight gain and muscle weight, improved feed efficiency, and increased ash digestibility, while Ag digestibility tend to increase but not significant. Plasma triiodothyronine contents, and muscle Ag and nitrogen contents as well as a significant increase in the following mRNA levels in muscle tissue: insulin-like growth factor-1 (IGF1), glucose transporters (Glut1, Glut3), citrate synthase (CS), and glutathione peroxidase (GPx), whereas the atrogin-1, fatty acid synthase (FAS), acetyl CoA carboxylase (ACC), lactate ...
Environmental science and pollution research international, Jan 12, 2018
This experiment was conducted to study that effect of a phytogenics (herbal mixture) supplementat... more This experiment was conducted to study that effect of a phytogenics (herbal mixture) supplementation as alternative to antibiotics on the growth performance and immune response in broilers. Three thousand broiler male chicks at 1 day of age were housed in floor pens and divided into five experimental groups with five replicates of 120 birds each. The first group was fed the basal diet without any additive in feed or water; the second group was fed the basal diet, and the drinking water was supplemented with mixture of antibiotics (Doxycycline 1 g/5 L + Colistine sulfate 1 g/5 L) for the first 10 days of life. The other three treatments of chickens were fed the control diet supplemented with herbal mixture at a level of 0.5, 1.0, and 1.5 kg/ton, respectively. Dietary herb mixture supplementation improved growth performance significantly in comparison with control group. In addition, herb mixture supplementation reduced plasma total cholesterol and triglycerides concentrations, wherea...
Animal science journal = Nihon chikusan Gakkaihō, 2015
The aim of this study was to examine effects of dietary supplementation with Aspergillus awamori ... more The aim of this study was to examine effects of dietary supplementation with Aspergillus awamori and feeding canola seed on the growth and fatty acid profile in broilers. Twenty-eight chicks (15 days old) were assigned to the following groups: (1) control, fed a basal diet; (2) awamori, fed the basal diet supplemented with 0.05% A. awamori; (3) canola, fed a diet containing 5% canola seed; and (4) canola + awamori, fed the canola diet supplemented with A. awamori (seven birds/group). Body weight gain was increased by A. awamori but not influenced by canola seed. Breast muscle weight was increased in either awamori or canola groups. Although plasma triglyceride and cholesterol were decreased by feeding A. awamori or canola seed, fat content in the breast muscle were increased, accompanied by decrease in saturated fatty acids and increase in unsaturated fatty acids. Moreover, decreased thiobarbituric acid reactive substance and increased α-tocopherol content in the breast muscle was o...
Kafrelsheikh Veterinary Medical Journal
The present study aimed to investigate the effect of liquid enzyme supplementation to drinking wa... more The present study aimed to investigate the effect of liquid enzyme supplementation to drinking water on growth performance, plasma lipids and muscle fatty acids profile in broilers. Methods: One hundred and twenty one-day old broilers were divided into four groups (30 birds), each group included three replicates of 10 chicks. The first group was control without any additives supplementation in feed or water. The second, third and fourth groups were supplemented in drinking water with 2, 4, and 8 ml/ L water of Non-Starch Polysaccharides (NSP) liquid enzyme, respectively. Results: Body weight and body weight gain were increased by 8 ml/ L water liquid enzyme supplementation. Feed intake was decreased and thus, feed conversion was significantly improved. The addition of NSP liquid enzymes in water did not affect the carcass, muscle relative weights, while abdominal fat relative weight was significantly decreased by the addition of 8ml/L NSP enzymes in drinking water. Spleen weight was increased. Plasma total cholesterol, LDL-cholesterol, glutamic oxalacetic transaminase (GOT) and glutamate pyruvate transaminase (GPT) were significantly decreased following the addition of 8ml/L NSP enzymes. Plasma HDL-cholesterol was significantly increased. Liver MDA and muscle palmitic acid concentration were decreased, however, alpha-linolenic acid was increased by liquid enzyme supplementation. Conclusion: It could be concluded that liquid enzyme supplementation to drinking water improved growth performance, modified plasma lipids and muscle fatty acids profile in broilers.
This study was conducted to show the effect of Aspergillus awamori (AA), fructooligosaccharide (F... more This study was conducted to show the effect of Aspergillus awamori (AA), fructooligosaccharide (FOS), and combined Aspergillus awamori and fructooligosaccharide (AA + FOS) on growth, digestibility, blood parameters, and expression of some growth-related genes. A total of 60 broiler chicks at the age of 15 d were divided into a control group ( = 15) and 3 treatment groups. The control group was fed a basal diet, and the treatment groups were fed basal diets supplemented with 0.05% AA, 0.05% FOS, and combined of 0.05% AA and 0.05% FOS. Results from measurement of growth performance and digestibility revealed a significant increase in the body weight gain with improved feed conversion rate in the experimental groups. Interestingly, dry matter digestibility (DMD) and crude protein utilization (CPU) were improved. In addition, plasma total cholesterol and low density lipoproteincholesterol (LDL-C) were decreased, while plasma high density lipoprotein-cholesterol (HDL-C) was increased by feeding AA, FOS, and AA + FOS. Expressions of growth hormone secretagogue receptor (GHSR), insulin-like growth factor 1 (IGF-1), and insulin-like growth factor 1 receptor (IGF1R) were increased in experimental groups. In conclusion, the supplementation of either Aspergillus awamori or fructooligosaccharide or both improves digestibility and growth performance probably by promoting skeletal muscle protein metabolism.
This study was conducted to show that dietary supplementation of a fungus, Aspergillus awamori ca... more This study was conducted to show that dietary supplementation of a fungus, Aspergillus awamori called Koji in Japan, reduces skeletal muscle protein breakdown and stimulates growth in broiler chickens. A total of 30 chicks at 15 days of age was divided into control and two treatment groups (10 birds per treatment). Control group was fed basal diet and treatment groups were fed the basal diets supplemented with A. awamori at levels of 0.05% and 0.2%. The birds were raised for 12 days from 15 to 27 days of age and then the effect on growth, organ weights and plasma 3-methylhistidine concentration and digestibilities of protein and energy was evaluated. The messenger RNAs (mRNAs) of atrogin-1, ubiquitin, proteasome, m-calpain, m-calpain, b-actin, myosin and pax-7 in the breast muscle were also measured. Body weight gain and breast muscle weight were increased, although feed intake was decreased by the fungus and thus feed efficiency was increased. Protein and energy digestibilities were increased. Furthermore, plasma 3-methylhistidine concentration was decreased by the fungus. The mRNAs of atrogin-1, ubiquitin, proteasome, m-calpain and m-calpain were all decreased. The mRNA of b-actin but not myosin and pax-7 was slightly increased by the fungus. In conclusion, feeding A. awamori improves growth performance because skeletal muscle proteolytic activity is reduced and digestibilities of energy and protein are increased. Figure 2 Effect of dietary Aspergillus awamori (0.05, 0.2%) on mRNAs of b-actin (A), pax-7 (B) and myosin (C) contents in muscle. Values are expressed as percentage of the control values (means Ϯ SD); a-c Means with different superscripts differ from each other (P < 0.05). ASPERGILLUS AWAMORI REDUCES PROTEOLYSIS 597
Journal of Applied Animal Research
The effects of replacing corn with low-tannin sorghum in broiler's diet on growth performance, nu... more The effects of replacing corn with low-tannin sorghum in broiler's diet on growth performance, nutrient digestibilities, lipid peroxidation and gene expressions related to growth and antioxidative properties,
Animals
The objective of this study was to examine the effects of diets supplemented with corn silk meal ... more The objective of this study was to examine the effects of diets supplemented with corn silk meal (CSM) and non-starch polysaccharide (NSP) enzyme on growth performance, blood biochemistry, immunological response, and growth-related gene expression in broiler chickens. A total of 270 broiler chickens were divided into six experimental groups: (1) basal diets (BD) as control; (2) BD supplemented with 0.5 g/kg feed NSP enzyme; the other four groups are CSM diets as following; (3) and (4) fed diet contain 40 and 80 kg/ton of CSM; (5) and (6) fed diet contain 40 and 80 kg/ton CSM and supplemented with 0.5 g/kg NSP enzyme. Body weight gain (BWG), feed conversion ratio (FCR), protein retention and fiber digestibility were synergistically improved (p < 0.05) when fed CSM supplemented with NSP enzyme. Moreover, a synergistic decrease (p < 0.05) in the serum glucose and total cholesterol were found. Immune organ weights and Newcastle disease virus titers were increased with CSM diets. I...
Animals
Continuous genetic improvements of commercial broiler strains has led to the necessity of using f... more Continuous genetic improvements of commercial broiler strains has led to the necessity of using fats in their rations to fulfill a large portion of the energetic requirements. Several fat sources have been introduced in poultry nutrition, such as rendering poultry fat (PF) an available and cheap lipid source compared to conventional sources such as soybean oil (SO). The present study investigated the effect of partial or full replacement of SO by PF on performance, nutrient digestibility, blood lipids, and fatty acids (FAs) content of pectoral muscle. Four hundred and eighty one-day-old male Ross-308 chicks were distributed into four experimental groups (12 replicates each): the first group (control) was fed a diet formulated with soybean oil as a fat source while the second to fourth groups (PF25, PF50, and PF100) were fed diets formulated with 25, 50 and 100% of PF as a fat source instead of SO. Results revealed no synergistic effect between SO and PF in any of the studied paramet...
Animals
The current study focused exclusively on evaluating the effects of replacing corn with olive cake... more The current study focused exclusively on evaluating the effects of replacing corn with olive cake meal (OCM) in the diet of broilers on their growth performance, abdominal fat, selected plasma parameters, and muscle fatty acid (FA) content. A total of 480 one-day-old male broiler chickens (Ross 308) were divided into four treatment groups with 12 replicates/treatment. The control group was fed the base diet, whereas the second to fourth groups were fed diets of corn with 5%, 10%, and 20% contents of OCM, respectively. Broilers fed with the 5% and 10% OCM diets showed better body weight (p = 0.04) and feed conversion ratio than the 20% OCM group (p < 0.048). Both nitrogen retention and ether extract digestibility were not improved by replaced corn with OCM. Replacing corn with OCM led to a decreased abdominal fat percentage (p = 0.023) compared with the control group. Birds in the OCM groups showed the lowest total cholesterol values (p = 0.038). The breast muscle (musculus pector...
Animals
The present study aimed to assess the in ovo administration of clenbuterol on chick fertility, gr... more The present study aimed to assess the in ovo administration of clenbuterol on chick fertility, growth performance, muscle growth, myogenic gene expression, fatty acid, amino acid profile, intestinal morphology, and hepatic lipid-related gene expressions. In this study, 750 healthy fertile eggs from the local chicken breed Dokki-4 strain were analyzed. Fertile eggs were randomly divided into five experimental groups (150 eggs/3 replicates for each group). On day 14 of incubation, in addition to the control group, four other groups were established where 0.5 mL of worm saline (30 °C) was injected into the second group of eggs. In the third, fourth, and fifth groups, 0.5 mL of worm saline (30 °C), 0.9% of NaCl, and 10, 15, and 20 ppm of clenbuterol were injected into the eggs. Results suggested that clenbuterol increased growth efficiency up to 12 weeks of age, especially at 15 ppm, followed by 10 ppm, decreased abdominal body fat mass, and improved hatchability (p < 0.01). Clenbute...
Sustainability
As the world population increases, there will be an increase in demand for poultry meat. To satis... more As the world population increases, there will be an increase in demand for poultry meat. To satisfy this requirement, sustainably will be a significant challenge as different countries in the world face different health problems. Additionally, for decades, poultry nutritionists have worked on sustainability in broiler manufacturing plants. The usage of short- and medium-chain fatty acids (MCFAs), which have positive effects as growth promoters and immunostimulants, is a pioneering way to decrease the cost of diets and improve environmentally friendly and sustainable production in this critical era. This study aimed at evaluating the influences of alpha-monoglyceride (alpha-monolaurin) on the growth performance, biochemical parameters, lipid profiles, liver oxidative stress, and immune response in broilers. Alpha-monolaurin was included at the levels of 0 (control), 0.25, 0.5, and 1 g/kg in broiler diets. After 33 days, dietary supplementation of alpha-monolaurin showed no impact on ...
Animals
The present study evaluated the effect of three feeding methods (dry feed, wet feed or wet feed f... more The present study evaluated the effect of three feeding methods (dry feed, wet feed or wet feed fermented with Bacillus licheniformis) on the growth performance, intestinal histomorphometry and gene expression of the lipid metabolism- and growth-related genes of broiler chickens. A total of 360 one-day-old Cobb-500 broiler chicks were randomly allotted into three groups containing four replicates with 30 birds each. The first group (control) was fed a dry mash basal diet. The second and third groups were fed wet feed and fermented wet feed. The final body weight and weight gain were reduced (p < 0.01) in the wet feed group, while they did not differ between the fermented wet feed and dry feed groups. Feed intake was not altered, and feeding on wet feed significantly (p < 0.01) increased the feed-to-gain ratio compared to the remaining groups. No differences between the three feeding methods in carcass characteristics, blood biochemistry and nutrient digestibility were observed...
Kafrelsheikh Veterinary Medical Journal
Objective: The prime objective of this study was to evaluate the effects of feeding low energy di... more Objective: The prime objective of this study was to evaluate the effects of feeding low energy diets and non-starch polysaccharides (NSP) enzymes on some growth-and carcass-related parameters in broilers. Methods: A total of 240 chicks (1 day of age) were randomly allocated to two groups, each comprising 6 replicates of 20 chicks. The birds were fed two diets, optimum control (23, 21 and 19% CP by 3000, 3040, 3140 kcal/kg of diets without NSP enzymes supplementation) and low ME (23, 21 and 19% CP by lowering 60 kcal/kg from each optimum ME level plus 100g/ton of NSP enzymes supplementation) during starter, grower and finisher periods, respectively. Results: Compared to the control treatment, no significant difference (p > 0.05) in body weight gain, feed intake, and feed conversion ratio was observed with the low ME diet with NSP enzymes supplemented. Also, dietary low ME with NPS enzymes supplementation did not affect carcass, breast, and thigh muscles (p > 0.05). Nevertheless, the NSP enzymes supplementation to low ME broilers diets did not decrease the total cholesterol and triglyceride plasma concentration. Furthermore, neither aspartate aminotransferase, alanine aminotransferase glucose, total protein nor albumin were significantly changed. Conclusion: The supplementation of NSP enzymes is needed to support the performance and physiological activities of the broilers when fed the dietary low energy diets. However, no adverse effect such as lower lipid profile was observed when NSP enzymes supplementation with low ME diets were simultaneously applied in this study.
Veterinarski arhiv
substituting wheat bran with cumin seed meal on laying performance, egg quality characteristics a... more substituting wheat bran with cumin seed meal on laying performance, egg quality characteristics and fatty acid profile in laying hens. Vet. arhiv 90, 47-56, 2020. ABSTrACT The objective of the present study was to investigate the effect of substituting wheat bran (WB) with cumin seed meal (CSM) on laying performance, egg quality characteristics and egg-yolk fatty acids profile in laying hens. A total of 180 Bovans hens at 55 weeks of age were divided randomly into three treatments. The CSM was incorporated into a standard corn-and soybean meal-based diet by replacing 0, 50, and 100% of WB [i.e., 100% WB (control), 50% WB+50% CSM and 100% CSM] from 55 to 61 weeks of age. Body weight was measured at the beginning and end of the experiment. Feed intake, hen-day egg production and egg weight were recorded daily. At 61 weeks of age, 30 eggs were taken at random from each treatment group to determine the egg quality characteristics. Replacing 100% of WB by CSM did not affect body weight, however, hen-day egg production, egg weight and egg mass significantly increased, while feed conversion ratio significantly decreased (P<0.05). Haugh unit, shell thickness and yolk color significantly increased by CSM substitution in comparison with 100% WB. Plasma concentrations of total cholesterol, triglycerides, LDL-cholesterol and glutamic oxalacetic transaminase (GOT) significantly decreased by replacing WB with CSM, while, plasma HDL-cholesterol significantly increased. Furthermore, the liver malondialdehyde (MDA) concentration significantly decreased, while vitamin E, linoleic acid and alpha-linolenic acid significantly increased (P<0.05) due to CSM inclusion. Therefore, it could be concluded that substitution of WB with CSM could improve laying performance and egg quality characteristics, and reduce lipid peroxidation in laying hens.
Animals
The present study was conducted to examine that impact of dietary xylanase (Xyl) and arabinofuran... more The present study was conducted to examine that impact of dietary xylanase (Xyl) and arabinofuranosidase (Abf) supplementation on the performance, protein and fat digestibility, the lipid peroxidation, the plasma biochemical traits, and the immune response of broilers. A total of 480, un-sexed, and one-day-old broilers (Ross 308) were randomly divided into three treatments with eight replicates, where chicks in the first treatment were fed basal diets and served as the control, chicks in the second treatment were fed diets formulated with reductions of 90 kcal/kg, and chicks in the third treatment were fed the same formulated diets used in the second group as well as the Xyl and Abf combination (Rovabio® Advance). Feed intake was decreased by the low energy diet, leading to an enhancement in feed efficiency enzyme supplementation in the low energy diet (p < 0.015). Both protein and fat digestibility were improved (p < 0.047) due to enzyme supplementation. Moreover, enzyme supp...
Reproduction in Domestic Animals
Environmental science and pollution research international, Jan 17, 2018
This study was conducted to investigate the growth modulatory effects of dietary supplementation ... more This study was conducted to investigate the growth modulatory effects of dietary supplementation with silver nanoparticles (Ag NPs) and Ag nitrate on broiler chickens. Thirty 15-day-old chicks were equally divided into the control group (fed basal diets), the Ag-nano group (fed basal diets supplemented with 50 ppm/kg of Ag NPs for 12 d), and the Ag nitrate group (fed basal diets supplemented with 100 ppm/kg Ag nitrate for 12 days). Chicks fed Ag NPs showed increased body weight gain and muscle weight, improved feed efficiency, and increased ash digestibility, while Ag digestibility tend to increase but not significant. Plasma triiodothyronine contents, and muscle Ag and nitrogen contents as well as a significant increase in the following mRNA levels in muscle tissue: insulin-like growth factor-1 (IGF1), glucose transporters (Glut1, Glut3), citrate synthase (CS), and glutathione peroxidase (GPx), whereas the atrogin-1, fatty acid synthase (FAS), acetyl CoA carboxylase (ACC), lactate ...
Environmental science and pollution research international, Jan 12, 2018
This experiment was conducted to study that effect of a phytogenics (herbal mixture) supplementat... more This experiment was conducted to study that effect of a phytogenics (herbal mixture) supplementation as alternative to antibiotics on the growth performance and immune response in broilers. Three thousand broiler male chicks at 1 day of age were housed in floor pens and divided into five experimental groups with five replicates of 120 birds each. The first group was fed the basal diet without any additive in feed or water; the second group was fed the basal diet, and the drinking water was supplemented with mixture of antibiotics (Doxycycline 1 g/5 L + Colistine sulfate 1 g/5 L) for the first 10 days of life. The other three treatments of chickens were fed the control diet supplemented with herbal mixture at a level of 0.5, 1.0, and 1.5 kg/ton, respectively. Dietary herb mixture supplementation improved growth performance significantly in comparison with control group. In addition, herb mixture supplementation reduced plasma total cholesterol and triglycerides concentrations, wherea...
Animal science journal = Nihon chikusan Gakkaihō, 2015
The aim of this study was to examine effects of dietary supplementation with Aspergillus awamori ... more The aim of this study was to examine effects of dietary supplementation with Aspergillus awamori and feeding canola seed on the growth and fatty acid profile in broilers. Twenty-eight chicks (15 days old) were assigned to the following groups: (1) control, fed a basal diet; (2) awamori, fed the basal diet supplemented with 0.05% A. awamori; (3) canola, fed a diet containing 5% canola seed; and (4) canola + awamori, fed the canola diet supplemented with A. awamori (seven birds/group). Body weight gain was increased by A. awamori but not influenced by canola seed. Breast muscle weight was increased in either awamori or canola groups. Although plasma triglyceride and cholesterol were decreased by feeding A. awamori or canola seed, fat content in the breast muscle were increased, accompanied by decrease in saturated fatty acids and increase in unsaturated fatty acids. Moreover, decreased thiobarbituric acid reactive substance and increased α-tocopherol content in the breast muscle was o...
Kafrelsheikh Veterinary Medical Journal
The present study aimed to investigate the effect of liquid enzyme supplementation to drinking wa... more The present study aimed to investigate the effect of liquid enzyme supplementation to drinking water on growth performance, plasma lipids and muscle fatty acids profile in broilers. Methods: One hundred and twenty one-day old broilers were divided into four groups (30 birds), each group included three replicates of 10 chicks. The first group was control without any additives supplementation in feed or water. The second, third and fourth groups were supplemented in drinking water with 2, 4, and 8 ml/ L water of Non-Starch Polysaccharides (NSP) liquid enzyme, respectively. Results: Body weight and body weight gain were increased by 8 ml/ L water liquid enzyme supplementation. Feed intake was decreased and thus, feed conversion was significantly improved. The addition of NSP liquid enzymes in water did not affect the carcass, muscle relative weights, while abdominal fat relative weight was significantly decreased by the addition of 8ml/L NSP enzymes in drinking water. Spleen weight was increased. Plasma total cholesterol, LDL-cholesterol, glutamic oxalacetic transaminase (GOT) and glutamate pyruvate transaminase (GPT) were significantly decreased following the addition of 8ml/L NSP enzymes. Plasma HDL-cholesterol was significantly increased. Liver MDA and muscle palmitic acid concentration were decreased, however, alpha-linolenic acid was increased by liquid enzyme supplementation. Conclusion: It could be concluded that liquid enzyme supplementation to drinking water improved growth performance, modified plasma lipids and muscle fatty acids profile in broilers.
This study was conducted to show the effect of Aspergillus awamori (AA), fructooligosaccharide (F... more This study was conducted to show the effect of Aspergillus awamori (AA), fructooligosaccharide (FOS), and combined Aspergillus awamori and fructooligosaccharide (AA + FOS) on growth, digestibility, blood parameters, and expression of some growth-related genes. A total of 60 broiler chicks at the age of 15 d were divided into a control group ( = 15) and 3 treatment groups. The control group was fed a basal diet, and the treatment groups were fed basal diets supplemented with 0.05% AA, 0.05% FOS, and combined of 0.05% AA and 0.05% FOS. Results from measurement of growth performance and digestibility revealed a significant increase in the body weight gain with improved feed conversion rate in the experimental groups. Interestingly, dry matter digestibility (DMD) and crude protein utilization (CPU) were improved. In addition, plasma total cholesterol and low density lipoproteincholesterol (LDL-C) were decreased, while plasma high density lipoprotein-cholesterol (HDL-C) was increased by feeding AA, FOS, and AA + FOS. Expressions of growth hormone secretagogue receptor (GHSR), insulin-like growth factor 1 (IGF-1), and insulin-like growth factor 1 receptor (IGF1R) were increased in experimental groups. In conclusion, the supplementation of either Aspergillus awamori or fructooligosaccharide or both improves digestibility and growth performance probably by promoting skeletal muscle protein metabolism.
This study was conducted to show that dietary supplementation of a fungus, Aspergillus awamori ca... more This study was conducted to show that dietary supplementation of a fungus, Aspergillus awamori called Koji in Japan, reduces skeletal muscle protein breakdown and stimulates growth in broiler chickens. A total of 30 chicks at 15 days of age was divided into control and two treatment groups (10 birds per treatment). Control group was fed basal diet and treatment groups were fed the basal diets supplemented with A. awamori at levels of 0.05% and 0.2%. The birds were raised for 12 days from 15 to 27 days of age and then the effect on growth, organ weights and plasma 3-methylhistidine concentration and digestibilities of protein and energy was evaluated. The messenger RNAs (mRNAs) of atrogin-1, ubiquitin, proteasome, m-calpain, m-calpain, b-actin, myosin and pax-7 in the breast muscle were also measured. Body weight gain and breast muscle weight were increased, although feed intake was decreased by the fungus and thus feed efficiency was increased. Protein and energy digestibilities were increased. Furthermore, plasma 3-methylhistidine concentration was decreased by the fungus. The mRNAs of atrogin-1, ubiquitin, proteasome, m-calpain and m-calpain were all decreased. The mRNA of b-actin but not myosin and pax-7 was slightly increased by the fungus. In conclusion, feeding A. awamori improves growth performance because skeletal muscle proteolytic activity is reduced and digestibilities of energy and protein are increased. Figure 2 Effect of dietary Aspergillus awamori (0.05, 0.2%) on mRNAs of b-actin (A), pax-7 (B) and myosin (C) contents in muscle. Values are expressed as percentage of the control values (means Ϯ SD); a-c Means with different superscripts differ from each other (P < 0.05). ASPERGILLUS AWAMORI REDUCES PROTEOLYSIS 597