PHYTOGENIC COMPOUNDS USED AS A FEED ADDITIVES IN POULTRY PRODUCTION
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2015
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Antibiotic growth promoters enhance growth performance and stabilize an
animal’s health status (Gustafsonand Bowen, 1997). Since the ban in 2006 of antibiotic
growth promoters in the European Union, the search for suitable natural alternative to
antibiotic growth promoters with similar beneficial effects has been intensified. Among
possible alternatives are phytogenic feed additives (PFA) which may positively affect poultry
health and productivity. Many non-therapeutic substitutes (prebiotics, probiotics and
symbiotics), especially plants extracts from a wide variety of herbs, spices and derivatives,
have already been used as a feed additive in poultry. Recent studies on these compounds have
shown some positive effects (antimicrobial, antioxidant and regulator of the gut flora) in
poultry production. This indicates that plant extracts can be considered as feed additives in
poultry production.
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TNV_IJSET_2015_4(1)167-171
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Veterinary Science