Diet structure, butyric acid, and fermentable carbohydrates influence growth performance, gut morphology, and cecal fermentation characteristics in broilers

Poultry Science

Volumn 94, Issue 9, 2015, Pages 2152-2164

  Qaisrani, S N ^a,b   Van Krimpen, M M ^a   Kwakkel, R P ^a   Verstegen, M W A ^a   Hendriks, W H ^a  

^a WAGENINGEN UNIVERSITY   (Netherlands)

^b UNIVERSITY OF VETERINARY AND ANIMAL SCIENCES   (Pakistan)

Author keywords

broilers; butyric acid; cecal fermentation; diet structure; fermentable carbohydrates

Indexed keywords

BUTYRIC ACID;

ANATOMY AND HISTOLOGY; ANIMAL; ANIMAL FOOD; CARBOHYDRATE METABOLISM; CECUM; CHICKEN; DIET; FERMENTATION; GROWTH, DEVELOPMENT AND AGING; INTESTINE; MALE; METABOLISM; PHYSIOLOGY; RANDOMIZATION; VETERINARY;

ANIMAL NUTRITIONAL PHYSIOLOGICAL PHENOMENA; ANIMALS; BUTYRIC ACID; CARBOHYDRATE METABOLISM; CECUM; CHICKENS; DIET; FERMENTATION; INTESTINES; MALE; RANDOM ALLOCATION;

EID: 84940823860     PISSN: 00325791     EISSN: 15253171     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.3382/ps/pev003     Document Type: Article

References (47)

1. Adil, S., T. Banday, G. A. Bhat, M. S. Mir, and M. Rehman. 2010. Effect of dietary supplementation of organic acids on performance, intestinal histomorphology, and serum biochemistry of broiler chicken. Vet. Med. Int. 10:4061-4067.
2. Ahmed, A., I. Zulkifli, A. S. Farjam, N. Abdullah, and J. B. Liang. 2014. Extrusion enhances metabolizable energy and ileal amino acids digestibility of canola meal for broiler chickens. Ital. J. Anim. Sci. 13:44-47.
3. Amerah, A. M, V. Ravindran, R. G. Lentle, and D. G. Thomas. 2007. Feed particle size: Implications on the digestion and performance of poultry. World's Poult. Sci. J. 63:439-455.
4. Antongiovanni, M., A. Buccioni, F. Petacchi, S. Leeson, S. Minieri, A. Martini, and R. Cecchi. 2009. Butyric acid glycerides in the diet of broiler chickens: Effects on gut histology and carcass composition. Ital. J. Anim. Sci. 6:19-25.
5. AOAC International. 2002. Ani mal feeding stuffs: Determination of crude ash. ISO 5984. Int. Organ. Standardization, Geneva, Switzerland.
6. AOAC International. 1998. Animal feeding stuffs: Determination of moisture and other volatile matter content. ISO 6496. Int. Organ. Standardization, Geneva, Switzerland.
7. AOAC International. 1997. Animal feeding stuffs: Determination of nitrogen content and calculation of crude protein content. Kjeldahl method. ISO 5983. Int. Organ. Standardization, Geneva, Switzerland.
8. Awati, A., B. A. Williams, M. W. Bosch, W. J. Gerrits, and M. W. A. Verstegen. 2006. Effect of inclusion of fermentable carbohydrates in the diet on fermentation end-product profile in feces of wea nling piglets. J. Anim. Sci. 84:2133-2140.
9. Benedetti, M. P., J. R. Sartori, F. B. Carvalho, L. A. Pereira, V. B. Fascina, A. C. Stradiotti, A. C. Pezzato, C. Costa, and J. G. Ferreira. 2 011. Corn texture and particle size in broiler diets. Rev. Bras. Cienc. Avic. 13:227-234.
10. Bhuiyan, M. M., F. Islam, A. J Cowieson, and P. A. Iji. 2012. Effect of source and processing on maize grain quality and nutritional value for broiler chickens. I. Heat treatment and physicochemical properties. Asian J. Poult. Sci. 6:101-116.
11. Bikker, P., A. Dirkzwager, J. Fledderus, P. Trevisi, I. Le Huërou-Luron, J. P. Lallés, and A. Awati. 2007. Dietary protein and fermentable carbohydrates contents influence growth performance and intestinal characteristics in newly weaned pigs. Livest. Sci. 108:194-197.
12. Chiang, G.,W. Q. Lu, X. S. P iao, J. K. Hu, L. M. Gong, and P. A. Thacker. 2010. Effects of feeding solid-state fermented rapeseed meal on performance, nutrient digestibility, intestinal ecology and intestinal morphology of broiler chickens. Asian-Aust. J. Anim. Sci. 23:263-271.
13. Cox, M. A., J. Jackson, M. Stanton, A. Rojas-Triana, L. Bober, M. Laverty, X. Yang, F. Zhu, J. Liu, S. Wang, F. Monsma, G. Vassileva, M. Maguire, E. Gustafson, M. Bayne, C. C. Chou, D. Lundell, and C. H. Jenh. 2009. Short-chain fatty acids act as antiinflammatory mediators by regulating prostaglandin and cytokines. World J. Gastroentero. 15:5549-5557.
14. CVB (Central Bureau for Livestock Feeding). 2007. Veevoedertabel, Centraal Veevoederbureau. Lelystad, the Netherlands.
15. Czerwínski, J., O. Højberg, S. Smulikowska, R. M. Engberg, and A. Mieczkowska. 2 012. Effects of sodium butyrate and salinomycin upon intestinal microbiota, mucosal morphology and performance of broiler chickens. Arch. Anim. Nutr. 66:102-116.
16. Dalmasso, G., H. T. T. Nguyen, Y. Yan, L. Charrier-Hisamuddin, S. V. Sitaraman, and D. Merlin. 2008. Butyrate transcriptionally enhances peptide transporter PepT1 expression and activity. PLoS ONE 3:2476-2489.
17. Goelema, J. O., A. Smits, L. M. Vaessen, and A. Wemmers. 1999. Effects of pressure toasting, expander treatment and pelleting on in vitro and in situ parameters of protein and starch in a mixture of broken peas, lupins and faba beans. Anim. Feed Sci. Technol. 78:109-126.
18. González-Alvarado, J. M, E. Jiménez-Moreno, D. G. Valencia, R. Lázaro, and G. G. Mateos. 2008. Effects of fiber source and heat processing of the cereal on the development and pH of the gastrointestinal tract of b roilers fed diets based on corn or rice. Poult. Sci. 87:1779-1795.
19. Gunal M.,G. Yayli,O. Kaya,N. Karahan,O. Sulak 2006 The effects of antibiotic growth promoter, probiotic or organic acid suppl ementation on performance, intestinal microflora and tissue of broilers. Int. J. Poult. Sci. 5 149-155.
20. Jacobs, C. M., and C. M. Parsons. 2013. The effects of coarse ground corn, whole sorghum, and a prebiotic on g rowth performance, nutrient digestibility, and cecal microbial populations in broilers fed diets with and without corn distillers dried grains with solubles. Poult. Sci. 92:2347-2357.
21. Jacobs, C. M., P. L. Utterback, and C. M. Parsons. 2010. Effects of corn particle size on growth performance and nutrient utilization in young chicks. Poult. Sci. 89:539-544.
22. Khajali, F., and B. A. Slominski. 2012. Factors that affect the n utritive value of canola meal for poultry. Poult. Sci. 91:2564-2575.
23. Khoa, M. A. 2007.Wet and coarse diets in broiler nutrition: Development of the GI tract and performance. PhD Thesis. Wageningen University, the Netherlands.
24. Langhout, D. J., J. B. Schutte, P. Van Leeuwen, J. Wiebenga, and S. Tamminga. 1999. Effect of dietary high and low methylated citrus pectin on the activity of the ileal microflora and morphology of the small intestinal wall of broiler chicks. Br. Poult. Sci. 40:340-347.
25. Liu, S. Y., P. H. Selle, and A. J. Cowieson. 2013. The kinetics of starch and nitrogen digestion regulate growth performance and nutrient utilisation of broilers fed coarsely ground, sorghum-based diets. Anim. Prod. Sci. 53:1033-1040.
26. Macfarlane, G. T., G. R. Gibs on, E. Beatty, and J. H. Cummings. 1992. Estimation of short-chain fatty acid production from protein by human intestinal bacteria based on branched-chain fatty acid measurements. FEMS Microbiol. Lett. 101:81-88.
27. Mansoub, N. H. 2011. Comparitive effect of butyric acid, probiotic and garlic on performance and serum composition of broiler chickens. Am. Eurasian. J. Agric. Environ. Sci. 11:507-511.
28. Meyer, B., J. Zentek, and A. Harlander-Matauschek. 2013. Differences in intestinal microbial metabolites in laying hens with high and low levels of repetitive feather-pecking behavior. Physiol. Behav. 110:96-101.
29. Montazer-Sadegh, R., Y. Ebr ahim-Nezhad, and N. Maberi-Sis. 2008. Replacement of different levels of rapeseed meal with soybean meal on broilers performance. Asian J. Anim. & Vet. Advan. 3:278-285.
30. Novozamsky, I., R. Van Eck, J. C. H. Showenburg, and F. Walinga. 1974. Total nitrogen determination in plant material by means of the indole-phenol blue method. Neth. J. Agri. Sci. 22:3-5.
31. OJEC (Official Journal of the European Community). 1972. Establishing community methods of analysis for the official control of feedingstuffs. Off. J. Eur. Community No. L 123/6.
32. Owusu-Asiedu, A., S. K. Baidoo, C. M. Nyachoti, and R. R. Marquardt. 2002. Response of ea rly-weaned pigs to spray-dried porcine or animal plasma-based diets supplemented with egg-yolk antibodies against enterotoxigenic Escherichia coli. J. Anim. Sci. 80:2895-2903.
33. Pacheco, W. J., C. R. Stark, P. R. Ferket, and J. Brake. 2013. Evaluation of soybean meal source and particle size on broiler performance, nutrient digestibility, and gizzard development. Poult. Sci. 92:2914-2922.
34. Pouraziz, S., H. Aghdam Shahryar, and S. Chekani-Azar. 2013. Effects of dietary saccharomyces cerevisiae and butyric acid glycerides on performance and serum lipid level of broiler chickens. Kafkas Univ. Vet. Fak. Derg. 19:903-907.
35. Rehman, H., J. Böhm, and J. Zentek. 2008. Effects of differentially fermentable carbohydrates on the microbial fermentation profile of the gastrointestinal tract of broilers. J. Anim. Physiol. Anim. Nutr. 92:471-480.
36. Ricke, S. C. 2003. Perspectives on the use of organic acids and short chain fatty acids as antimicrobials. Poult. Sci. 82:632-639.
37. Richardson, A. J., N. McKain, and R. J. Wallace. 2013. Ammonia production by human faecal bacte ria, and the enumeration, isolation and characterization of bacteria capable of growth on peptides and amino acids. BMC Microbiol. 13:6-13.
38. Rodgers, N. J., M. Choct, H. Hetland, F. Sundby, and B. Svihus. 201 2. Extent and method of grinding of sorghum prior to inclusion in complete pelleted broiler chicken diets affects broiler gut development and performance. Anim. Feed Sci. Technol. 171:60-67.
39. Rutkowski, A., S. Kaczmarek, A. Szczyrkowska, and D. Józefiak. 2012. The effect of particle size of full-fat rapeseed and multicarbohydrase enzyme supplementation on nutrient digestibility and performance in broilers. J. Anim. Feed Sci. 21:324-333.
40. Saleem, G. 2013 Necrotic enteritis, disease induction, predisposing factors and novel biochemical markers in broilers chickens. PhD Thesis. University of Glasgow, Scotland.
41. Smits, C. H., A. Veldman, M. W. A. Verstegen, and A. C. Beynen. 1997. Dietary carboxymethylcellulose with high instead of low viscosity reduces macronutrient digestion in broiler chickens. J. Nutr. 127:483-487.
42. Sogunle, O. M., B. B. Olatoye, M. Agric, L. T. Egbeyale, A. V. Jegede, O. A. Adeyemi, D. A. Ekunseitan, and K. O. Bello. 2013. Feed forms of different particle sizes: Effects on growth performance, carcass characteristics, and intestinal villus morphology of cockerel chickens. Pac. J. Sci. Technol. 14:405-415.
43. Stein, H. H., S. W. Kim, T. T. Nielsen, and R. A. Easter. 2001. Standardized ileal protein and amino acid digestibility by growing pigs and sows. J. Anim. Sci. 79:2113-2122.
44. Svihus, B., K. H. Klø vstad, V. Perez, O. Zimonja, S. Sahlström, R. B. Schüller, W. K. Jeksrud, and E. Prestløkken. 2004. Physical and nutritional effects of pelleting of broiler chicken diets made from wheat ground to different coarsenesses by the use of roller mill and hammer mill. Anim. Feed Sci. Technol. 117: 281-293.
45. Weurding, R. E. 2002. Kinetics of starch digestion and performance of broiler chickens. PhD Thesis. Wageningen University, the Netherlands.
46. Wiernusz, C. J., R. G. J. Shields, D. J. Van Vlierbergen, P. D. Kigin, and R. Ballard. 1995. Canine nutrient digestibility and stool quality evaluation of canned diets containing various soy protein supplements. Vet. Clin. Nutr. 2: 49-56.
47. Woyengo, T. A., E. Kiarie, and C. M. Nyachoti. 2011. Growth performance, organ weights, and blood parameters of broilers fed diets containing expeller-extracted canola meal. Poult. Sci. 90:2520-2527.