Impact of Brazilian red propolis extract on blood metabolites, milk production, and lamb performance of Santa Inês ewes

Morsy, A.S.; Soltan, Yosra Ahmed; Sallam, S. M. A.; Alencar, Severino Matias de; Abdalla, Adibe Luiz

doi:10.1007/s11250-016-1054-1

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“…Most of the blood count parameters were not affected by the treatment, except for some WBC parameters. The same response was observed by Beigh et al [37] in their study with lambs fed a cocktail of exogenous fibrolytic enzymes and/or Artemisia absinthium L. (known as wormwood herb), and by Morsy et al [38], who used red propolis extract with antioxidant characteristics to feed Santa Ines ewes; their results showed that the extract or even the plant itself in the diet increased the number of leukocyte counts.…”

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“…The results of our study show an increase in the levels of total blood protein and an increase in globulins in animals fed up to 2% yerba mate extract. Morsy et al [38] presented similar results showing that their red propolis extract increased the globulin concentration, which indicates that isoflavonoids found in the extract could activate the immune system of the ewes. Also, the extract used in our work is an important source of caffeine, which is classified as an alkaloid substance, and Chaturvedi et al [48], showed in in vitro cell models that alkaloids components could have immunomodulatory activity.…”

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Inclusion of Yerba Mate (Ilex paraguariensis) Extract in the Diet of Growing Lambs: Effects on Blood Parameters, Animal Performance, and Carcass Traits

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This study aimed to evaluate levels of yerba mate (Ilex paraguariensis) extract (YME), as a feed additive in the diets of growing lambs on serum biochemical parameters and hematological indices, animal performance, body metrics and carcass traits. Thirty-six entire (nine per treatment), male growing lambs, weighing 23.8 ± 3.7 kg, were fed the experimental diets which were treatments consisting of increasing levels of YME (0, 1, 2, and 4% inclusion on a dry matter [DM] basis) during an experimental period of 53 days. The experiment was carried out in a randomized block design, which initial body weight was used as blocking factor and the results were analyzed by orthogonal contrasts (linear, quadratic, and cubic). Yerba mate extract did not change the general health status of the animals; however, inclusions of up to 2% of the extract increased globulins (p = 0.05) and white blood cell count, as segmented neutrophils (p = 0.02) and lymphocytes (p = 0.04). Additionally, inclusion of up to 2% YME increased dry matter intake, final weight gain, total and daily gain (p < 0.05), also tended to increase ribeye area and reduce fat thickness (p < 0.10); however, YME above 2% of inclusion reduced animal productive parameters (p < 0.05). In conclusion, levels up to 2% of YME were beneficial to the health and productive parameters of growing lambs.

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Inclusion of Yerba Mate (Ilex paraguariensis) Extract in the Diet of Growing Lambs: Effects on Blood Parameters, Animal Performance, and Carcass Traits

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“…Antibiotics have been used in ruminant nutrition to vastly improve the feed utilization rate and livestock growth (Brown et al ., 2017). However, there is a debate about their use in animal diets due to the increased risk of residual chemicals in meat and milk products, enhancing the development of resistant generations of bacteria (Morsy et al ., 2016). In recent decades, there has been a growing interest in utilizing natural additives that do not represent actual risks to public health (Aguiar et al ., 2014).…”

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Effect of royal jelly on milk composition and blood biochemical parameters in lactating ewes

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Use of antibiotics as feed additives has been reduced to avoid the hazard of drug residues, and consequently, the search for alternative natural additives has developed. Thus, the aim was to evaluate the influence of royal jelly (RJ) supplementation on milk composition, blood biochemical and antioxidant parameters of lactating ewes. Thirty-six Ossimi ewes were divided randomly into two groups (18 animals each). For a period of 4 weeks, the control group (CON) was fed a basal diet only, while the other group was fed the basal diet and supplemented with a single bolus of RJ (1000 mg/head). The RJ-supplemented ewes produced significantly higher milk protein, fat and total solids than the CON group. The RJ group had a significantly higher red blood cell count, haemoglobin content, haematocrit value and total leucocyte counts, but lower neutrophil to lymphocyte ratio when compared with the control treatment. The RJ group showed significantly higher concentrations of total antioxidant capacity, superoxide dismutase activity and glutathione in the serum compared with the control treatment. In conclusion, RJ supplements can improve the nutritive value of milk fat and the serum antioxidant activities in lactating ewes.

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“…In agreement with our results, Morsy et al . [35] concluded that using extracted red Brazilian propolis (3 g/h/days) to 21 days in Santa Ines ewes before lambing enhanced total leukocyte count while Hb and PCV were not affected. The total WBCs and RBCs were increased while MCV was decreased when New Zealand white bucks fed on 150 mg/kg propolis [36].…”

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“…Morsy et al . [35] reported that administration of Brazilian red propolis extracts to Santa Ines ewes (3 g/h/days) up to the 21 st day after parturition increased milk yield, fat, protein and lactose yield, and energy corrected milk. In Baladi goats, the same results were found by Emtnan et al .…”

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Propolis supplementation improved productivity, oxidative status, and immune response of Barki ewes and lambs

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Aim: The present study was conducted to study the effect of propolis administration on bio-hematological parameters, antioxidant enzyme activities, and productivity of Barki ewes during late pregnancy and lactation under the arid conditions. Materials and Methods: Twenty-five pregnant Barki ewes were fed the basal diet (n=12, control) and the basal diet plus propolis (5 g/kg diet, n=13) for 1 month before parturition and continued 2 months after parturition. Milk yield and milk composition, hematological constituents, antioxidant enzyme activities, thyroid hormones, and lambs birth and weaning weights, and antioxidants were determined. Results: Significant (p<0.05) increase in white blood cells in the propolis group compared to control was observed. Mean corpuscular hemoglobin (Hb) (MCH) and corpuscular Hb (MCH concentration %) were decreased (p<0.05) in propolis compared to control group. Milk yield was increased (p<0.05) in the propolis group compared with control and continued to increase with the advancement of lactation. Milk fat and milk total solids increased (p<0.05) in the propolis group than the control. Plasma immunoglobulin A (IgA) was increased (p<0.05) in propolis compared to control with no effect in IgM and IgG. Superoxide dismutase, hydrogen peroxide (HP), and nitric oxide were decreased (p<0.01) in the propolis group compared to control. Weaning weight for lambs born to ewes fed propolis was increased (p<0.05) at week 8 after birth compared with control lambs. Malondialdehyde and HP activities were decreased (p<0.01) in lambs born to propolis ewes compared to control. Conclusion: Crude Chinese propolis (5 g/d) supplementation improved milk yield, milk composition, and the antioxidant enzymes in Barki ewes and immune functions, growth performance and antioxidant status in their lambs under arid conditions.

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Impact of Brazilian red propolis extract on blood metabolites, milk production, and lamb performance of Santa Inês ewes

Cited by 28 publications

References 15 publications

Inclusion of Yerba Mate (Ilex paraguariensis) Extract in the Diet of Growing Lambs: Effects on Blood Parameters, Animal Performance, and Carcass Traits

Inclusion of Yerba Mate (Ilex paraguariensis) Extract in the Diet of Growing Lambs: Effects on Blood Parameters, Animal Performance, and Carcass Traits

Effect of royal jelly on milk composition and blood biochemical parameters in lactating ewes

Propolis supplementation improved productivity, oxidative status, and immune response of Barki ewes and lambs

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