Effect of Rumex nervosus Leaf Powder on the Breast Meat Quality, Carcass Traits, and Performance Indices of Eimeria tenella Oocyst-Infected Broiler Chickens

Abstract

This work aimed to assess the effect of using the RNL on performance indices, carcass trait, and meat quality of broiler chicken infected with Eimeria tenella compared with commercially used anticoccidials salinomycin. Moreover, we compare these selected variables between infected medicated groups and a non-infected unmedicated group (UUT) and an infected unmedicated group (IUT). A total of 150 1-day-old Ross 308 mixed-sex broilers were divided into 6 groups. Birds in groups 1, 2, and 3 were fed basic diets supplemented with 1, 3, and 5 g of RNL/kg diet, respectively. Group 4 received a basic diet with 66 mg of salinomycin. The control groups (5 and 6) were given a basic diet with no RNL or salinomycin added. All groups except the negative controls were challenged with Eimeria tenella at 21 days old. Birds in RNL groups outperformed those in the IUT group in performance indices, and they have a similar effect to the salinomycin group. Enhancement-infected birds with RNL affected some chickens’ carcass traits. Drip loss, water-holding capacity, and meat tenderness were improved by RNL inclusion (1 g) in the diet. In conclusion, the meat of infected birds receiving 1 g RNL had increased quality attributes, with preferable tenderness and springiness when compared to the IUT group. RNL could therefore also be considered a promising non-conventional feed source in the future. Further research is needed to optimize the use of RNL to improve broilers production and meat quality in both infected and non-infected conditions.

Dietary Cinnamon Bark Affects Growth Performance, Carcass Characteristics, and Breast Meat Quality in Broiler Infected with Eimeria tenella Oocysts

“…As expected, the results of this study showed that slaughter weight, carcass weight, and then dressing or carcass yield were adversely affected by the positive control compared with medicated or NC groups. Our findings support those of [ 59 , 60 ], who were orally challenged with Eimeria-populated oocysts harmed performance indices and carcass yield. Where [ 59 ] observed Rumex nervosus leaves can mitigate E. tenella suffering and improve dressing percentage.…”

“…Our findings support those of [ 59 , 60 ], who were orally challenged with Eimeria-populated oocysts harmed performance indices and carcass yield. Where [ 59 ] observed Rumex nervosus leaves can mitigate E. tenella suffering and improve dressing percentage. In addition, [ 60 ] observed that the dressing percentage was significantly higher in the group receiving a mixture of all 3 herbs ( Aloe barbadensis , Ferulafoetida regal , and Tamarindus indica ) at 2 mL/L mixed with citric acid and lowest in the control group (without medicinal herbs supplementation and challenged with Eimeria-populated oocysts).…”

Betaine and nano-emulsified vegetable oil supplementation for improving carcass and meat quality characteristics of broiler chickens under heat stress conditions

“…Furthermore, these supplements were found to be associated with the most convenient cooking loss value. Natural herbs or their derivatives, such as Rumex nervosus leaves, used as phytogenic feed additives improved meat quality and some carcass traits in broilers and are believed to be a promising non-traditional feed source in the future ( 5 ).…”

“…FLW, Final live weight; HCW, Hot carcass weight; CCW, Cold carcass weight; a−c Mean values of different superscripts on the same column are significantly different at (P < 0.05) 1. Control, no additive; 2 MAGO, Magic oil (1 mL/L drinking water); 3 BET, betaine (1 g/L drinking water); 4 BETMAGO, a mixture of the 1 g betaine and 1 mL Magic oil/L drinking water;5 TN, thermoneutral environment (22 • C); 6 HS, heat stress environment 33 • C, SEM, Standard Error of Mean. a−c Mean values of different superscripts on the same column are significantly different at (P < 0.05).…”

“…a−c Mean values of different superscripts on the same column are significantly different at (P < 0.05). WHC, water-holding capacity; CL, cooking loss; 1 Control, no additive; 2 MAGO, Magic oil (1 mL/L drinking water); 3 BET, betaine (1 g/L drinking water); 4 BETMAGO, a mixture of the 1 g betaine and 1 mL Magic oil/L drinking water;5 TN, thermoneutral environment (22 • C); 6 HS, heat stress environment 33 • C, SEM, Standard Error of Mean.…”