Influences of Phytoncide Supplementation on Growth Performance, Nutrient Digestibility, Blood Profiles, Diarrhea Scores and Fecal Microflora Shedding in Weaning Pigs

Zhang, S.; Jae-Pil, Jung; Kim, H.S.; Kim, B.Y.; Kim, Inho

doi:10.5713/ajas.2012.12170

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“…The Lactobacillus are a major part of the lactic acid bacteria group and constitute a significant component of the beneficial microbiota in the gastrointestine. Similar results were observed in previous studies using models (Li et al, ; Zhang, Jung, Kim, Kim, & Kim, ). Both studies suggested positive effects of PEO on intestinal bacterial community.…”

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Dietary supplementation of plant essential oil improves growth performance, intestinal morphology and health in weaned pigs

Zhou

Wang

et al. 2019

Animal Physiology Nutrition

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The present study was conducted to explore the effect of plant essential oil (PEO) on growth performance, intestinal morphology and health in weaned pigs. Twenty‐four weaned pigs were assigned into four groups fed with a basal diet (CON) or basal diet containing PEO at a concentration of 50 (PEO50), 100 (PEO100) or 200 ppm (PEO200). After 21 days, pigs were slaughtered and blood and tissue samples were collected. Result showed that PEO200 group significantly increased the average daily gain (ADG) compared with CON group (p < .05). Moreover, PEO supplementation significantly improved the digestibility of DM (p < .05). However, it significantly decreased the serum triglyceride and cholesterol concentration (p < .05). Interestingly, PEO supplementation significantly increased the activity of sucrase in the duodenal and the activity of lactase in the jejunal mucosa (p < .05). Moreover, PEO supplementation improved the growth of intestinal mucosa. As compared to the CON group, the jejunum and ileum villus height were significantly elevated in the PEO200 group (p < .05). Importantly, the expression levels of critical genes associated with nutrient transportation (i.e., GLUT2 and SGLT1) and barrier function (occludin) were significantly elevated in the PEO200 group (p < .05). Moreover, the PEO100 and PEO200 group had higher propionic acid concentration and higher total bacterial gene copies in colon digesta than the CON group (p < .05) respectively. These results not only suggest that PEO has a positive role in the regulation of growth and intestinal health in weaned pigs, but also offer a potential candidate substituting the conventionally used antibiotics in the livestock industry.

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Section: Discussionsupporting

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Dietary supplementation of plant essential oil improves growth performance, intestinal morphology and health in weaned pigs

Zhou

Wang

et al. 2019

Animal Physiology Nutrition

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“…), 3% cinnamaldehyde ( Cinnamonum spp. ), and 2% capsicum oleoresin ( Capsicum annum )Weaned pigs3326−4Nofrarías, et al [11]Fennel100Fennel and caraway oil were obtained by steam distillation from fennel or caraway seedsWeaned pigs63−3Schone et al [12]Caraway1000−1−2EO blend100Buckwheat, thyme, curcuma, black pepper and gingerWeaned pigs0-3−4Yan et al [13]EO blend1,000 Cinnamomum verum, Origanum vulgare spp., Syzygium aromaticum, Thymus vulgaris and Rosmarinus Weaned pigs2-−2Huang et al [14]EO blend3004.44 g of anise oil, 1.30 g of clove oil, and 2.0 g of cinnamon oil/kg of additiveWeaned pigs105−4Maenner et al [15]EO blend30027.8 g of anise ( Pimpinella anisum) oil, 12.5 g of clove ( Syzygium aromaticum ) oil, and 46.0 g of peppermint ( M. arvensis ) oil/kg of additive74−3EO blend50Thymol, cinnamaldehydeWeaned pigs117−3Li et al [16]1002219−21502215−5EO blend1,000Oregano, which contained 60% active substance (Cymene, Terpinene, Carvacrol) and 40% carrier (dextrin)Weaned pigs22−1Zhang et al [17]Chinese medicinal herbs1,000 2 0% of each of Dioscoreaceae batatas, A. macrocephala, G. uralensis and Platycodon grandiflorum Weaned pigs16-−14Huang et al [18]3,00013-−11EO blend10018% thymol and cinnamaldehyde (EOD)Weaned pigs121−10Li et al [19]EO blend100Weaned pigs…”

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Essential oil and aromatic plants as feed additives in non-ruminant nutrition: a review

Zeng

Zhang

Wang

et al. 2015

J Animal Sci Biotechnol

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This paper summarizes the current knowledge regarding the possible modes of action and nutritional factors involved in the use of essential oils (EOs) for swine and poultry. EOs have recently attracted increased interest as feed additives to be fed to swine and poultry, possibly replacing the use of antibiotic growth promoters which have been prohibited in the European Union since 2006. In general, EOs enhance the production of digestive secretions and nutrient absorption, reduce pathogenic stress in the gut, exert antioxidant properties and reinforce the animal’s immune status, which help to explain the enhanced performance observed in swine and poultry. However, the mechanisms involved in causing this growth promotion are far from being elucidated, since data on the complex gut ecosystem, gut function, in vivo oxidative status and immune system are still lacking. In addition, limited information is available regarding the interaction between EOs and feed ingredients or other feed additives (especially pro- or prebiotics and organic acids). This knowledge may help feed formulators to better utilize EOs when they formulate diets for poultry and swine.

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“…Because of recent limitation of antibiotics addition, new feed additives such as herbs, spices, prebiotics, and probiotics have received increased attention as possible alternatives to antibiotics (Windisch et al 2008;Chu et al 2011;Huang et al 2012;Zhang et al 2012;Liu et al 2013;Wang et al 2013;Zhang & Kim 2013;Zhao et al 2013b;Cho & Kim 2014;Park & Kim 2014;Zhang & Kim 2014).…”

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β-glucan from mulberry leaves and curcuma can improve growth performance and nutrient digestibility in early weaned pigs

Lee

Kim

Hancock

et al. 2016

Journal of Applied Animal Research

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We investigate the effects of dietary supplementation of β-glucans from mulberry leaves and curcuma on growth performance, nutrient digestibility, blood characteristics, and characteristics of faeces in weaned pigs. A total of 75 crossbred weaned pigs [(Yorkshire × Landrace) × Duroc] with an average body weight (BW) of 8.48 ± 1.65 kg was used in a 5 wk trial. The pigs were sorted into pens with five pigs per pens and five pens per treatments. Treatments were (1) a corn-soybean meal-based control, (2) 0.1% β-glucans from mulberry leaves, and (3) 0.1% β-glucans from curcuma. Pigs fed β-glucans from mulberry leaves and curcuma had higher average daily gain (ADG) and gain/feed intake ratio (G/F) than control. On digestibility, pigs fed β-glucans from mulberry leaves and curcuma had higher on digestibility of dry matter (DM) and energy than corn-soybean meal-based control during 2 weeks. No significant differences were observed on blood characteristics and faecal microflora, score, moisture, and pH among treatments. Difference of mulberry leaves and curcuma was not observed on growth performance, nutrient digestibility, blood characteristics, and characteristics of faeces. In conclusion, dietary supplementation of β-glucan from mulberry leaves and curcuma can improve ADG, G/F, and dry matter and energy of nutrient digestibility in weaned pigs. Therefore, β-glucans can use as antibiotics alternatives, improving the productivity. ARTICLE HISTORY

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Influences of Phytoncide Supplementation on Growth Performance, Nutrient Digestibility, Blood Profiles, Diarrhea Scores and Fecal Microflora Shedding in Weaning Pigs

Cited by 41 publications

References 25 publications

Dietary supplementation of plant essential oil improves growth performance, intestinal morphology and health in weaned pigs

Dietary supplementation of plant essential oil improves growth performance, intestinal morphology and health in weaned pigs

Essential oil and aromatic plants as feed additives in non-ruminant nutrition: a review

β-glucan from mulberry leaves and curcuma can improve growth performance and nutrient digestibility in early weaned pigs

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