Effect of Dietary Supplementation of <i>Yucca schidigera</i> Extract on the Performance and Litter Quality of Broilers in Winter Season

Sahoo, Sarada Prasanna; Kaur, Daljeet; Sethi, A.P.S.; Chandrahas,; Saini, A.L.; Chandra, Mudit

doi:10.5958/0974-181x.2016.00043.3

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“…The positive effects of dietary supplementation of YSE on growth rate, feed efficiency, and animal health during the grower period has been reported in previous studies (15)(16)(17)(18). However, there have been limited investigations focusing on the sow production.…”

Section: Animal Performancementioning

confidence: 96%

Dietary Yucca schidigera Extract Supplementation During Late Gestating and Lactating Sows Improves Animal Performance, Nutrient Digestibility, and Manure Ammonia Emission

Chen

Zhu

et al. 2021

Front. Vet. Sci.

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This study was conducted to investigate the effect of dietary Yucca schidigera extract (YSE) supplementation to sow performance, nutrients digestibility and ammonia emission of manure. Total 80 sows were randomly divided into 4 groups and fed with either control, control + 0.06% YSE, control + 0.12% YSE or control + 0.24% YSE diet from day 80 of gestation to day 21 of lactation. The results showed that dietary YSE supplementation resulted in trends toward a reduced number of stillbirth piglets (P = 0.08), weak piglets (P = 0.06), pre-weanling mortality (P = 0.04) and diarrhea (P = 0.03), and improved apparent digestibility of dry matter (P = 0.04). Besides, YSE supplementation significantly increased catalase activity (P = 0.02) while decreasing malonaldehyde levels (P = 0.04) in sow blood. Furthermore, the loss of total nitrogen, urea nitrogen and ammonia nitrogen in sow manure were significantly reduced with supplementation of YSE. In summary, supplementation of YSE in sow diet during late gestation and lactation could improve sow and litter performance, nutrient digestibility, and reduce nitrogen loss in sow manure during storage.

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Section: Animal Performancementioning

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Dietary Yucca schidigera Extract Supplementation During Late Gestating and Lactating Sows Improves Animal Performance, Nutrient Digestibility, and Manure Ammonia Emission

Chen

Zhu

et al. 2021

Front. Vet. Sci.

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“…The enhanced immunity in broiler chicken due to the effect of dietary supplementation of saponins found in our study is in agreement with the findings of Cheeke (2001) and Chaudhary (2017) who reported the increased immunity of broiler chicken and broiler breeder, respectively. Similarly, the enhanced immune responses to vaccination against Newcastle disease (Zhai et al 2011a(Zhai et al , 2011b(Zhai et al , 2014Sahoo et al 2016), avian influenza and infectious bursal disease (Zhai et al 2011a(Zhai et al , 2011b(Zhai et al , 2014 were observed due to the saponin supplementation in broiler chicken. The cell mediated immunity (mediated by T cell activity) and humoral immunity (mediated by antibodies) are two aspects of specific immunity.…”

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Soapnut shell powder as immunomodulatory and welfare friendly feed additive in broiler chicken

Bera

Tyagi

Mir

et al. 2019

Indian J of Anim Sci

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With growing awareness for safe and clean poultry products among consumer, the industry faces a tough challenge of antibiotic free as well as welfare friendly poultry farming. This study was conducted to evaluate the efficacy of soapnut shell powder, rich in saponins, as immune enhancer and stress reliever in broiler chicken. The broiler chicks were randomly distributed into four dietary treatments, viz. T1 (basal diet, control), T2 (basal diet with 100 mg saponin/kg diet), T3 (basal diet with 150 mg saponin/kg diet), and T4 (basal diet with 200 mg saponin/kg diet) and reared up to 42 days of age. The results revealed that supplementing saponin level beyond 100 mg/kg diet significantly reduced body weight gain and feed intake of birds at 4th and 5th week of age with no significant effect on the FCR. The cell mediated and humoral immunity of birds also improved due to saponins @ 100 mg/kg diet or above. However, no significant dietary effects were observed on the weight of immune organs. Similarly, the abdominal fat (%) and H:L ratio of birds significantly decreased at 100 mg saponin level indicating the stress relieving effect of saponins. The study concluded that dietary supplementation of saponins (100 mg/kg diet) in the form of soapnut shell powder not only enhances the immunity but also improves the welfare of birds without affecting feed efficiency. Thus, soapnut shell powder can be used as an alternative option for the antibiotic free broiler chicken production especially in hilly areas where it is cheaply available.

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“…These strategies are crucial in helping maintain poultry health and productivity. The phytogenic compounds, saponins, and polyphenols from Quillaja saponaria and Yucca schidigera have been shown to impact growth performance in broilers due to coccidiostat action and improvements in nutrient digestibility and intestinal permeability in both unchallenged and Eimeria challenge situations [ 2 , 7 , 8 , 9 , 10 , 11 , 12 ]. In addition, saponins have immunomodulatory effects [ 2 , 13 ].…”

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Effects of Dietary Inclusion of a Proprietary Combination of Quillaja saponaria and Yucca schidigera on Intestinal Permeability and Immune Response in Broiler Chickens during a Coccidia Challenge

Saddoris-Clemons,

Osho,

Garcia

et al. 2024

Animals

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This study assessed the impact of Magni-Phi Ultra (MPU) inclusion on intestinal integrity and immunity in broiler chickens challenged with coccidia during peak and recovery phases. A total of 128 male Ross 708 broiler chicks were randomly allotted to one of four treatment groups (four chicks/cage). Treatments included an uninfected control (UUC); a coccidial challenge (CC) infected control (IUC); a CC fed salinomycin at 66 ppm (SAL); and a CC fed Magni-Phi Ultra at 0.11 g/kg of diet (MPU). At 16 days post-hatch, all birds in the CC groups were orally gavaged with a 3× dose of a live coccidia vaccine. At 5 dpi, the birds fed MPU and SAL showed decreased plasma FITC-d, oocyte shedding, and lesion scores and higher BWG compared to the IUC birds (p < 0.05). Jejunum IL-17, IL-10, and IFN-ϒ mRNA expression was higher in the IUC compared to the UUC (p < 0.05) group at 5 dpi. At 12 dpi, the birds fed MPU or SAL had lower plasma FITC-d and jejunum IFN-ϒ and IL-10 mRNA expression compared to the IUC birds (p < 0.05). This study indicates that MPU supports intestinal integrity and mucosal immune responses during the peak and recovery phases of infection, which may lead to improved health and performance.

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Effect of Dietary Supplementation of Yucca schidigera Extract on the Performance and Litter Quality of Broilers in Winter Season

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Dietary Yucca schidigera Extract Supplementation During Late Gestating and Lactating Sows Improves Animal Performance, Nutrient Digestibility, and Manure Ammonia Emission

Dietary Yucca schidigera Extract Supplementation During Late Gestating and Lactating Sows Improves Animal Performance, Nutrient Digestibility, and Manure Ammonia Emission

Soapnut shell powder as immunomodulatory and welfare friendly feed additive in broiler chicken

Effects of Dietary Inclusion of a Proprietary Combination of Quillaja saponaria and Yucca schidigera on Intestinal Permeability and Immune Response in Broiler Chickens during a Coccidia Challenge

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