Effect of dietary supplementation of silicic acid powder containing bamboo vinegar on production performance, egg quality, intestinal microflora and morphology of laying hens

Abstract

to decrease ileal pathogenic bacteria counts, and resulted in higher egg production performance.

Infection, colonization and shedding of Campylobacter and Salmonella in animals and their contribution to human disease: A review

“…Salmonella invasion of intestinal tissues. Gastrointestinal tissue colonization and faecal shedding in chickens experimentally exposed to S. Enteritidis are higher in food-deprived than in well-fed chickens (Holt, Lara, Moore, & Gast, 2006; (Adhikari et al, 2018;Adhikari, Cosby, Cox, & Kim, 2017;Rattanawut, Todsadee, & Yamauchi, 2017). Also, Lactobacillus plantarum given as a probiotic to chicks has proven successful in reducing Salmonella colonization mediated by colon-induced intestinal barrier disruption through regulating expression of tight junction genes and inflammatory responses (Wang et al, 2018).…”

“…Enteritidis‐infected chickens fed on finely milled diets mixed with whole wheat grains cleared bacteria from caecal contents and liver at a higher rate and had lower cloacal swab recovery than chickens fed with fine or coarse ground feeds under experimental conditions (Ratert, Sander, Verspohl, Beyerbach, & Kamphues, ). Inclusion of various chemical additives in poultry feeds reduces Salmonella in gastrointestinal tract and extra‐gastrointestinal organ colonization and faecal shedding in chickens (Adhikari et al, ; Adhikari, Cosby, Cox, & Kim, ; Rattanawut, Todsadee, & Yamauchi, ). Also, Lactobacillus plantarum given as a probiotic to chicks has proven successful in reducing Salmonella colonization mediated by colon‐induced intestinal barrier disruption through regulating expression of tight junction genes and inflammatory responses (Wang et al, ).…”

Fermented bamboo powder activates gut odorant receptors, and promotes intestinal health and growth performance of dwarf yellow-feathered broiler chickens

“…Bamboo powder, derived from the rapidly growing bamboo plant, possesses desirable characteristics as a feed source for poultry. Its composition and properties offer significant nutritional benefits and potential health advantages for chickens ( Nongdam and Tikendra, 2014 ; Rattanawut et al, 2018 ). It has been found to contain varying amounts of polysaccharide (0.94–13.4%), starch (1.75–16.89%), crude protein (1.31–2.03%), and insoluble dietary fiber (62.54–89.79%) ( Felisberto et al, 2017 ).…”