Effect of fermented medicinal plants on growth performance, nutrient digestibility, fecal noxious gas emissions, and diarrhea score in weanling pigs

Abstract

These results suggested that FMP could be used as an alternative to antibiotics by enhancing growth performance and nutrient digestibility, and decreasing fecal noxious gas emission and early diarrhea score of weanling pigs.

Effects of dietary supplementation of natural and fermented herbs on growth performance, nutrient digestibility, blood parameters, meat quality and fatty acid composition in growing-finishing pigs

“…The increased ATTD of DM and N maybe another reason for the improved growth performance in pigs fed diets supplemented with natural or fermented herbs. Similarly, Yan et al (2012a), Jeong and Kim (2015), Zhou et al (2015) and Zhao et al (2016) previously observed increased ATTD of DM and N in pigs fed diets supplemented with herbs in natural or fermented forms. It is suggested that herbs may increase the activity of digestive enzymes, which may improve ATTD of DM and N (Chrubasik et al 2005;Srinivasan 2005;Hashemi and Davoodi 2011).…”

“…Ahmed et al (2016) reported that microbial fermentation process improved nutritional composition of herbs (pomegranate, Ginkgo biloba and licorice) but reduced anti-nutritional factors. Jeong and Kim (2015) and Zhao et al (2016) reported that supplementation of fermented herbs (Gynura procumbens, Rehmannia glutinosa and Scutellaria baicalensis) improved growth performance, nutrient digestibility in weaning and growing pigs. In finishing pigs, Ahmed et al (2016) observed that backfat thickness and thiobarbituric acid reactive substances (TBARS) of meat were decreased, whereas immune function and meat fatty acid composition were improved when fermented herbs was included in diet.…”

Overview of Herbal Therapy with Leave of Gynura procumbens (Lour.) Merr

“…This polyherbal formulation is good as an alternative to antibiotics. 36…”

Effects of dietary fermented red ginseng marc and red ginseng extract on growth performance, nutrient digestibility, blood profile, fecal microbial, and noxious gas emission in weanling pigs

“…Various medicinal herbs are now being widely used in recent decades as an alternative to antibiotics owing to their plantderived properties and growth-promoting effects (Huang et al 2012;Zhao et al 2016). Ginseng (Panax ginseng Meyer) is a perennial plant that has been used for centuries in Asian countries as an herbal medicine for the treatment of various diseases, due to its capacity to enhance immunity or inhibit inflammation (Lee et al 2008).…”

“…Furthermore, Ao et al (2011a) reported that supplementation of fermented red ginseng had a minor effect on performance while partially improved meat quality in finishing pigs. Fermentation of medicinal herbs such as red ginsengs by microorganisms improved their pharmacological efficacy and neuroprotective activity by changing the contents of constituents of medicinal herbs (Zhao et al 2016).…”