Effect of diatomaceous earth on the performance and blood variables of broiler chicks during experimental aflatoxicosis

Modirsanei, Mehrdad; Mansoori, Behzad; Khosravi, Alireza; Kiaei, M M; Khazraeinia, P; Farkhoy, Mohsen; Masoumi, Zahra

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“…Contrary to the findings in the present study, Modirsanei et al (2008) reported decreased relative weight of the heart following feeding of aflatoxin @ 1 ppm in diet for a period of 42 days and no reasonable explanation was provided for the decreased weight of heart. However, Kumar et al (2014) reported no significant change in the relative weight of heart following feeding of 1 ppm of aflatoxin for a period of 35 days.…”

Section: July 2017 | Volume 5 | Issue 3 | Page 123contrasting

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“…However, Modirsanei et al (2008) reported that DAE significantly increased feed intake, body weight +gain, and improved feed conversion ratio as well as productive efficiency index, increased serum albumin, and the activity of serum lactate dehydrogenase in the birds fed AF contaminated feed. Considering the inconsistency of literature regarding the beneficial effects of DAE, the present study was designed to evaluate the efficacy of DAE in ameliorating aflatoxin induced alterations in relative weight of visceral and lymphoid organs in broiler chicken.…”

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Study on Efficacy of Diatomaceous Earth to Ameliorate Toxic Effects of Aflatoxin on Internal Organ Weights in Broiler Chicken

Lakkawar¹,

Narayanaswamy²,

Satyanarayana³

2017

J. Anim. Health Prod.

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Aflatoxins are secondary metabolites and a class of mycotoxins produced predominantly by Aspergillus flavus and A.parasiticus. These toxins are present worldwide in feeds and cause severe economic lossesto the poultry and livestock industries (Miller, 1995). Studies showed the adverse effects of aflatoxin in broiler chickens including decrease in body weight gain, efficiency of feed utilization, alteration in serum biochemical parameters, relative weights of visceral and lymphoid organs, immune responses and pathological changes in various organs (Ortatatli et al., 2005;Shi Research Article Abstract | Diatomaceous earth (DAE) is an abundantly available clay, rich in a morphous silica that have light weight, highly porous and super-absorbent nature. The ability of DAE in reducing the adverse effects of aflatoxin (AF) in broiler diet was evaluated. A total of 240 healthy day old broiler chicks were divided into 6 groups (n= 40 per group), comprising of control and treatment groups. Group I and II was served as negative and positive control respectively. The groups III and IV were given 1 and 0.5 ppm of AF Kg -1 of feed respectively, while groups V and VI were both supplemented DAE @ 2000 mg Kg -1 of feed along with 1 and 0.5 ppm of AF Kg -1 of feed, respectively. Feeding of AF resulted in significant increase (p< 0.05) in the relative weight of liver, kidneys and heart in comparison to the control groups. However, the relative weight of thymus, spleen and bursa was found to be decreased (p< 0.05) in the aflatoxin fed birds. The addition of DAE to the aflatoxin mixed feed significantly improved the relative organ weight and decreased the severity of lesions in the visceral and lymphoid organs. The study concluded that DAE can be effectively used to decrease the toxic effects of AF in broiler chicken.

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Section: July 2017 | Volume 5 | Issue 3 | Page 123contrasting

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Study on Efficacy of Diatomaceous Earth to Ameliorate Toxic Effects of Aflatoxin on Internal Organ Weights in Broiler Chicken

Lakkawar¹,

Narayanaswamy²,

Satyanarayana³

2017

J. Anim. Health Prod.

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“…Hydrated sodium calcium aluminosilicates and turmeric Curcuma longa powder (TMP) was effective against aflatoxin B 1 on growth performance and improving liver damage (Gowda, Ledoux, Rottinghaus, Bermudez, & Chen, 2008;Zhao, et al, 2010). Application of diatomaceous earth as a type of tectosilicate at levels of 30 ppm was suggested as an alternative treatment to other mycotoxin binders (Modirsanei, et al, 2008). Ribeiro et al (2009), reported that gamma irradiation can eliminate all Aspergillus spp.…”

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Aflatoxin in Agricultural Commodities and Herbal Medicine

Tajkarimi¹,

Shojaee²,

Yazdanpanah³

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Aflatoxins - Biochemistry and Molecular Biology

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“…However, Modirsanei et al (2008) reported that diatomaceous earth significantly increased body weight gain, feed intake and improved feed conversion ratio as well as productive efficiency index, increased serum albumin and the activity of serum lactate dehydrogenase in the birds fed with AF mixed diet. The variations in results with DAE are likely due to variations in sources of DAE and processing used in the earlier studies.…”

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Study on Efficacy of Diatomaceous Earth to Ameliorate Aflatoxin Induced Patho-Morphological Changes in Liver and Intestines of Broiler Chicken

Lakkawar¹,

Narayanaswamy²,

Satyanarayana³

2017

Int. J. Livest. Res.

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Effect of diatomaceous earth on the performance and blood variables of broiler chicks during experimental aflatoxicosis

Cited by 26 publications

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Study on Efficacy of Diatomaceous Earth to Ameliorate Toxic Effects of Aflatoxin on Internal Organ Weights in Broiler Chicken

Study on Efficacy of Diatomaceous Earth to Ameliorate Toxic Effects of Aflatoxin on Internal Organ Weights in Broiler Chicken

Aflatoxin in Agricultural Commodities and Herbal Medicine

Study on Efficacy of Diatomaceous Earth to Ameliorate Aflatoxin Induced Patho-Morphological Changes in Liver and Intestines of Broiler Chicken

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