Potential applications of ginger (Zingiber officinale) in poultry diets

Khan, Rifat Ullah; Naz, Shabana; Nikousefat, Zahra; Tufarelli, Vincenzo; Javdani, Moosa; Qureshi, Muhammad Subhan; Laudadio, Vito

doi:10.1017/s004393391200030x

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“…In human, LB is widely used as culinary, aromatic and medicinal herb (Kato-Noguchi, 2003), in this last case in both traditional and alternative medicine (Khan et al, 2012;Dhama et al, 2015;Alzawqari et al, 2016).…”

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Effect of Dietary Inclusion of Lemon Balm (Melissa Officinalis L.) Extract on Performance, Gut Microflora, Blood Parameters, Immunity and Carcass Traits of Broilers

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The aim of the present study was to evaluate the effects of lemon balm (LB; Melissa officinalis L.) extract as additive on performance, health status and carcass traits of broilers during a 42-days production cycle. One hundred mixed chicks of Ross 308 strain were assigned for five dietary treatments with four replicates per group and five birds per replicate as follows: control diet, 0.5LB, 1.0LB, 1.5LB and 2.0LB with 0.0, 0.5, 1.0, 1.5 or 2.0 mL of LB extract per liter of drinking water, respectively. In overall, at 42nd day, low feed, energy and protein efficiency (P＜0.05) were observed in 1.0LB group than in control diet. However, during the 3rd and 5-6th weeks, feed, energy and protein intakes were improved (P＜0.05), without any efficiency enhancement (P＞0.05) mainly in group on 1.0LB diet. During the 5th week of rearing, daily weight gain was higher (P＜0.05) in groups 0.5LB, 1.0LB and 2.0LB compared to control diet. At the end of feeding period, cecal enterococcus bacteria colony count was higher (P＜ 0.05) and left cecum diameter was lower (P＜0.05) in 1.0LB group. Hematological parameters and viscera and carcass traits remained unaffected (P＞0.05) by dietary treatments. In conclusion, the supplementation with LB as natural feed additive resulted in a potential positive effect on broilers performance mainly during the grower and finisher periods.

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Effect of Dietary Inclusion of Lemon Balm (Melissa Officinalis L.) Extract on Performance, Gut Microflora, Blood Parameters, Immunity and Carcass Traits of Broilers

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“…Ginger is now grown in Africa, Asia, and many other countries and is used internationally as treatment for nausea. This herb contains several agents such as gingerol, gingerdiol, and gingerdione that have powerful antioxidant action (Khan et al, 2012b). Gingerol has analgesic, antipyretic, sedative, and antibacterial effects in animals (Dieumou et al, 2009;Khan et al, 2012b).…”

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“…This herb contains several agents such as gingerol, gingerdiol, and gingerdione that have powerful antioxidant action (Khan et al, 2012b). Gingerol has analgesic, antipyretic, sedative, and antibacterial effects in animals (Dieumou et al, 2009;Khan et al, 2012b). Fresh ginger has 80.9 % moisture, 2.3 % protein, 0.9 % fat, 1.2 % minerals, 2.4 % fiber, and 12.3 % carbohydrates.…”

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Improving the fatty acid profile in egg yolk through the use of hempseed (Cannabis sativa), ginger (Zingiber officinale), and turmeric (Curcuma longa) in the diet of Hy-Line White Leghorns

Raza¹,

Chand²,

Khan³

et al. 2016

Arch. Anim. Breed.

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Abstract.A study was performed to examine the outcome of utilizing hempseed, ginger, and turmeric in the diet of Hy-Line White Leghorn on the fatty acid profile of egg yolk. Four experimental rations were offered to 60 laying hens: control (standard diet); 25 % hempseed (T1); 25 % hempseed and 2 % turmeric (T2); 25 % hempseed and 2 % ginger (T3). Thirty eggs per group were analysed on day 0, 15, and 30 after storage at room temperature. Individual and total fatty acids decreased significantly (P < 0.05) in the experimental groups by day 0, 15, and 30 compared to the control. By day 0, 15, and 30, total monounsaturated fatty acids, palmitoleic acid, and oleic acid decreased significantly (P < 0.05) in T3. In fresh eggs, polyunsaturated fatty acids (PUFAs) increased significantly in T2 and T3 and were lower in the control and T1 by day 15 and 30. The same trend was also found in linoleic, eicosadienoic, and arachidonic acid. Linolenic acid increased significantly (P < 0.05) in T2 and T3 by day 15 and 30. However, eicosatrienoic acid, eicosapentaenoic acid, and docosahexaenoic acid increased significantly (P < 0.05) in all treated groups compared to the control by day 15 and 30. By day 15 and 30, total ω-3 increased significantly in treated groups. In contrast to ω-3, ω-6 increased significantly in T2 and T3 by day 15 and 30, while their ratio decreased significantly in treated groups. From the results of the present study, it was concluded that the addition of hempseed at the level of 25 % combined with 2 % turmeric and ginger in the diet of Hy-Line White Leghorn layers improved the fatty acid profile of n-3 PUFA, ω-3, and ω-6 in egg yolk.

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“…Positive effects of ginger on blood circulation and cholesterol, gastric secretion and enterokinesia were reported by Ali et al [10]. In addition, ginger has been found to enhance bird growth performance, blood biochemistry, egg production and quality [11].…”

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Effects of Ginger (Zingiber officinale) Rhizomes Essential Oil on Some Reproductive Parameters in Laying Japanese Quail (Coturnix coturnix japonica)

Hervé¹,

Ngoula²,

Raphaël³

et al. 2017

ARSci

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To assess the effect of ginger rhizomes essential oil on some reproductive parameters of laying birds, 80 female Japanese quails (Coturnix coturnix japonica) aged 3 weeks and weighing between 120 -130 g were randomly assigned into 4 dietary treatment groups in a completely randomized design. From 3 till 13 weeks, birds in group 1 (control) received distilled water orally (100 µl/kg body weight), while the other three test groups during the same period, received respectively by gavage 50, 100 and 150 μl of ginger roots essential oil per kg body weight. At 11 weeks old, eight birds per group in each treatment were randomly selected and slaughtered, blood samples collected for analysis. On the other hand, the remaining females were maintained 3 with one untreated male in identical boxes per treatment, for fertility assessment, eggs characteristics and hatchability traits. Throughout the experiment, biochemical parameters, eggs characteristics, fertility and hatchability traits were analyzed. No significant change (p > 0.05) was observed during the experimental period for body and relative ovary weights. Contrary, the relative uterus weight significantly increased (p < 0.05) in dose-dependent manner. The level of serum total proteins, LH, FSH and estradiol significantly increased (p < 0.05) in a dose-dependent manner. Also, fertility, hatchability of fertile eggs, total hatchability and chick's weight significantly increased (p < 0.05) in birds received 100 and 150 µl/kg b.w compared to those of control group. On the other hand, embryonic mortality decreased significantly (p < 0.05) whatever the ginger rhizomes essential oil dose. It was concluded that ginger rhizomes essential oil enhances bird reproductive performances, proteins and reproductive hormone levels and hatchability traits in treated female quails.

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Potential applications of ginger (Zingiber officinale) in poultry diets

Cited by 116 publications

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Effect of Dietary Inclusion of Lemon Balm (<i>Melissa Officinalis </i>L.) Extract on Performance, Gut Microflora, Blood Parameters, Immunity and Carcass Traits of Broilers

Effect of Dietary Inclusion of Lemon Balm (<i>Melissa Officinalis </i>L.) Extract on Performance, Gut Microflora, Blood Parameters, Immunity and Carcass Traits of Broilers

Improving the fatty acid profile in egg yolk through the use of hempseed (<i>Cannabis sativa</i>), ginger (<i>Zingiber officinale</i>), and turmeric (<i>Curcuma longa</i>) in the diet of Hy-Line White Leghorns

Effects of Ginger (Zingiber officinale) Rhizomes Essential Oil on Some Reproductive Parameters in Laying Japanese Quail (Coturnix coturnix japonica)

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Potential applications of ginger (Zingiber officinale) in poultry diets

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Effect of Dietary Inclusion of Lemon Balm (<i>Melissa Officinalis </i>L.) Extract on Performance, Gut Microflora, Blood Parameters, Immunity and Carcass Traits of Broilers

Effect of Dietary Inclusion of Lemon Balm (<i>Melissa Officinalis </i>L.) Extract on Performance, Gut Microflora, Blood Parameters, Immunity and Carcass Traits of Broilers

Improving the fatty acid profile in egg yolk through the use of hempseed (&lt;i&gt;Cannabis sativa&lt;/i&gt;), ginger (&lt;i&gt;Zingiber officinale&lt;/i&gt;), and turmeric (&lt;i&gt;Curcuma longa&lt;/i&gt;) in the diet of Hy-Line White Leghorns

Effects of Ginger (Zingiber officinale) Rhizomes Essential Oil on Some Reproductive Parameters in Laying Japanese Quail (Coturnix coturnix japonica)

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Improving the fatty acid profile in egg yolk through the use of hempseed (<i>Cannabis sativa</i>), ginger (<i>Zingiber officinale</i>), and turmeric (<i>Curcuma longa</i>) in the diet of Hy-Line White Leghorns