The effect of peppermint essential oil and fructooligosaccharides, as alternatives to virginiamycin, on growth performance, digestibility, gut morphology and immune response of male broilers

Animal Feed Science and Technology

Volumn 175, Issue 1-2, 2012, Pages 57-64

  Khodambashi Emami, N ^a   Samie, A ^a   Rahmani, H R ^a   Ruiz Feria, C A ^b  

^a ISFAHAN UNIVERSITY OF TECHNOLOGY   (Iran)

^b TEXAS A AND M UNIVERSITY   (United States)

Author keywords

Broiler; Immunity; Morphology; Peppermint oil; Performance; Prebiotic

Indexed keywords

AVES; GALLUS GALLUS; GLYCINE MAX; MENTHA X PIPERITA; OVIS ARIES; ZEA MAYS;

EID: 84861760108     PISSN: 03778401     EISSN: None     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.1016/j.anifeedsci.2012.04.001     Document Type: Article

References (44)

1. Abdulkarimi R., Abdullahzadeh F. The effect of mentha extract (Mentha piperita) on immune response in broiler chickens. J. Am. Sci. 2011, 7:82-85.
2. Al-Ankari A.S., Zaki M.M., Al-Sultan S.I. Use of habek mint (Mentha longifolia) in broiler chicken diets. Int. J. Poult. Sci. 2004, 3:629-634.
3. AOAC, 1990. Official Methods of Analysis, 15th ed. Association of Official Analytical Chemists, Washington, DC, USA.
4. Ashayerizadeh O., Dastar B., Shams Shargh M., Ashayerizadeh A., Rahmatnejad E., Hossaini S.M.R. Use of garlic (Allium sativum), black cumin seeds (Nigella sativa L.) and wild mint (Mentha longifolia) in broiler chickens diets. J. Anim. Vet. Adv. 2009, 8:1860-1863.
5. Awaad M.H.H., Abdel-Alim G.A., Sayed K.S.S., Kawkab A., Ahmed A., Nada A.A., Metwalli A.S.Z., Alkhalaf A.N. Immunostimulant effects of essential oils of peppermint and eucalyptus in chickens. Pak. Vet. J. 2010, 30:61-66.
6. Bakkali F., Averbeck S., Averbeck D., Idaomar M. Biological effects of essential oils-a review. Food Chem. Toxicol. 2008, 46:446-475.
7. Baurhoo B., Phillip L., Ruiz-Feria C.A. Effects of purified lignin and mannan oligosaccharides on intestinal integrity and microbial populations in the ceca and litter of broiler chickens. Poult. Sci. 2007, 86:1070-1078.
8. Belay T., Teeter R.G. Virginiamycin effects on performance and salable carcase of broilers. J. Appl. Poult. Res. 1994, 3:111-116.
9. Biggs P., Parsons C.M. The effects of several oligosaccharides on true amino acid digestibility and true metabolizable energy in cecectomized and conventional roosters. Poult. Sci. 2007, 86:1161-1165.
10. Brenes A., Roura E. Essential oils in poultry nutrition: main effects and modes of action. Anim. Feed Sci. Technol. 2010, 158:1-14.
11. Brisbin J.T., Gong J., Lusty C.A., Sabour P., Sanei B., Han Y., Shewen P.E., Sharif S. Influence of in-feed virginiamycin on the systemic and mucosal antibody response of chickens. Poult. Sci. 2008, 87:1995-1999.
12. Chen H.L., Li D.F., Chang B.Y., Gong L.M., Dai J.G., Yi G.F. Effects of Chinese herbal polysaccharides on the immunity and growth performance of young broilers. Poult. Sci. 2003, 82:364-370.
13. Cross D.E., Mcdevitt R.M., Hillman K., Acamovic T. The effect of herbs and their associated essential oils on performance, dietary digestibility and gut microflora in chickens from 7 to 28 days of age. Br. Poult. Sci. 2007, 48:496-506.
14. Demir E., Kilinc K., Yildirim Y., Dincer F., Eseceli H. Comparative effects of mint, sage, thyme and flavomycin in wheat-based broiler diets. Arch. Zootechnol. 2008, 11:54-63.
15. Dong X.F., Gao W.W., Tong J.M., Jia H.Q., Sa R.N., Zhang Q. Effect of polysavone (alfalfa extract) on abdominal fat deposition and immunity in broiler chickens. Poult. Sci. 2007, 86:1955-1959.
16. Durrani F.R., Sultan A., Latif-Marri M., Chand N., Durrani Z. Effect of wild mint infusion on the overall performance of broiler chicks. Pak. J. Biol. Sci. 2007, 10:1130-1133.
17. Guo F.C., Kwakkel R.P., Williams B.A., Parmentier H.K., Li W.K., Yang Z.Q., Verstegen M.W.A. Effects of mushroom and herb polysaccharides on cellular and humoral immune responses of Eimeria tenella-infected chickens. Poult. Sci. 2004, 83:1124-1132.
18. Hernández F., Madrid J., García V., Orengo J., Megías M.D. Influence of two plant extracts on broilers performance, digestibility and digestive organ size. Poult. Sci. 2004, 83:169-174.
19. Inamori M., Akiyama T., Akimoto K., Fujita K., Takahashi H., Yoneda M., Abe Y., Kubota K., Saito S., Ueno N., Nakajima A. Early effects of peppermint oil on gastric emptying: a crossover study using a continuous real-time 13C breath test (Breath ID system). J. Gastroenterol. 2007, 42:539-542.
20. Jamroz D., Wiliczkiewicz A., Wertelecki T., Orda J., Skorupińska J. Use of active substances of plant origin in chicken diets based on maize and locally grown cereals. Br. Poult. Sci. 2005, 46:485-493.
21. Jouany J.P., Morgavi D.P. Use of natural products as alternatives to antibiotic feed additives in ruminant production. Animal 2007, 1:1443-1466.
22. Kim G.-B., Seo Y.M., Kim C.H., Paik I.K. Effect of dietary prebiotic supplementation on the performance, intestinal microflora, and immune response of broilers. Poult. Sci. 2011, 90:75-82.
23. Lee K.-W., Everts H., Beynen A.C. Essential oils in broiler nutrition. Int. J. Poult. Sci. 2004, 3:738-752.
24. Mccarthy J.F., Aherene F.Z., Okia D.B. Use of HCl insoluble ash as an index material for determining apparent digestibility with pigs. Can. J. Anim. Sci. 1974, 54:107-111.
25. Miles R.D., Butcher G.D., Henry P.R., Littell R.C. Effect of antibiotic growth promoters on broiler performance, intestinal growth parameters and qualitative morphology. Poult. Sci. 2006, 85:476-485.
26. Narimani-Rad M., Nobakht A., Shahryar H.A., Kamani J., Lotfi A. Influence of dietary supplemented medicinal plants mixture (ziziphora, oregano and peppermint) on performance and carcass characterization of broiler chickens. J. Med. Plants Res. 2011, 5:5626-5629.
27. National Research Council Nutrient Requirements of Poultry 1994, National Academy Press, Washington, DC, USA. 9th rev ed.
28. Ocak N., Erener G., Burak Ak F., Sungu M., Altop A., Ozmen A. Performance of broilers fed diets supplemented with dry peppermint (Mentha piperita L.) or thyme (Thymus vulgaris L.) leaves as growth promoter source. Czech J. Anim. Sci. 2008, 53:169-175.
29. Parsaie S., Shariatmadari F., Zamiri M.J., Khajeh M.J. Influence of wheat based-diets supplemented with xylanase, bile acid and antibiotics on performance, digestive tract measurements and gut morphology of broilers compared with a maize-based diet. Br. Poult. Sci. 2007, 48:594-600.
30. Platel K., Srinivasan K. Stimulatory influence of select spices on bile secretion in rats. Nutr. Res. 2000, 20:1493-1503.
31. Pramila D.M., Xavier R., Marimuthu K., Kathiresan S., Khoo M.L., Senthilkumar M., Sathya K., Sreeramanan S. Phytochemical analysis and antimicrobial potential of methanolic leaf extract of peppermint (Mentha piperita: Lamiaceae). J. Med. Plants Res. 2012, 6:331-335.
32. Rao R.R., Platel K., Srinivasan K. In vitro influence of spices and spice active principles on digestive enzymes of rat pancreas and small intestine. Nahr 2003, 47:408-412.
33. Reichling J., Schnitzlerb P., Suschkea U., Sallerc R. Essential oils of aromatic plants with antibacterial, antifungal, antiviral, and cytotoxic properties-an overview. Res. Complement. Med. 2009, 16:79-90.
34. SAS, 1998. User's Guide: Statisticsx SAS Institute Inc., Cary, North Carolina, USA.
35. Shashidhara R.G., Devegowda G. Effect of dietary mannanoligosaccharide on broiler breeder production traits and immunity. Poult. Sci. 2003, 82:1319-1325.
36. Silva V.K., Della Torre da Silva J., Torres K.A.A., de Faria Filho D.E., Hirota Hada F., Barbosa de Moraes V.M. Humoral immune response of broilers fed diets containing yeast extract and prebiotics in the prestarter phase and raised at different temperatures. J. Appl. Poult. Res. 2009, 18:530-540.
37. Spirling L.I., Daniels I.R. Botanical perspective on health of peppermint: more than just an after-dinner mint. J. R. Soc. Promot. Health 2001, 121:62-63.
38. Toghyani M., Toghyani M., Gheisari A., Ghalamkari G., Mohammadrezaei M. Growth performance, serum biochemistry and blood hematology of broiler chicks fed different levels of black seed (Nigella sativa) and peppermint (Mentha piperita). Livest. Sci. 2010, 129:173-178.
39. Trombetta D., Castelli F., Sarpietro M.G., Venuti V., Cristani M., Daniele D. Mechanisms of antibacterial action of three monoterpenes. Antimicrob. Agents Chemother. 2005, 49:2474-2478.
40. Waldroup A.L., Skinner J.T., Hierholzer R.E., Waldroup P.W. An evaluation of fructooligosaccharide in diets for broiler chickens and effects on salmonella contamination of carcasses. Poult. Sci. 1993, 72:643-650.
41. Wegmann T.G., Smithies O. A simple hemagglutination system requiring small amount of red blood cells and antibodies. Transfusion 1966, 6:67-73.
42. Williams J., Mallet S., Leconte M., Lessire M., Gabriel I. The effects of fructo-oligosaccharides or whole wheat on the performance and digestive tract of broiler chickens. Br. Poult. Sci. 2008, 49:329-339.
43. Xu Z.R., Hu C.H., Xia M.S., Zhan X.A., Wang M.Q. Effects of dietary fructooligosaccharides on digestive enzyme activities, intestinal microflora and morphology of male broilers. Poult. Sci. 2003, 82:1030-1036.
44. Yang Y., Iji P.A., Kocher A., Mikkelsen L.L., Choct M. Effects of mannanoligosaccharide and fructooligosaccharide on the response of broilers to pathogenic Escherichia coli challenge. Br. Poult. Sci. 2008, 49:550-559.