Propolis in Livestock Nutrition

Kadhim, Mohammed Jard; Łoś, Aleksandra; Olszewski, Krzysztof; Borsuk, Grzegorz

doi:10.4172/2161-0983.1000207

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“…However, in the face of oxidative stress reactive oxygen species, including hydrogen peroxide, disrupted copper binding to ceruloplasmin causes a release of the ion responsible for the promotion of oxidative pathology [ 55 ]. Therefore, in the course of wound healing particular importance seems to be gained by, the activity of propolis reported to increase the activity of the ceruloplasmin [ 56 , 57 ]. The last observation seems to confirm the results of the present study experiment, in the course of which, after a previous fall recorded on the 10th day, along with the 21st day of experience, propolis dressing stimulates the increase in ceruloplasmin amplitude, which reaches the values observed at the beginning of the experiment.…”

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The Estimation of Blood Paramagnetic Center Changes during Burns Management with Biodegradable Propolis-Nanofiber Dressing

Olczyk

Komosińska-Vassev

Krzyminiewski

et al. 2020

Oxidative Medicine and Cellular Longevity

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The evolution of the paramagnetic center system in blood during the healing of skin burn wounds dressed with a biodegradable apitherapeutic nanofiber dressing was examined. The aim of this study was to determine the changes in paramagnetic centers in blood during the influence of apitherapeutic nanofiber dressings on the healing process. The blood samples were tested before burn infliction (day 0) and, respectively, on the 10th and 21st days of the experiment. Paramagnetic centers in the blood of the pig used as the model animal were examined with an X-band (9.3 GHz) electron paramagnetic resonance spectroscopy. The EPR spectra were measured with Bruker spectrometer at 230 K with a modulation frequency of 100 kHz. The EPR lines of the high spin Fe3+ in methemoglobin, high spin Fe3+ in transferrin, Cu2+ in ceruloplasmin, and free radicals were observed in the multicomponent spectra of blood. For the application of the apitherapeutic nanofiber dressing, the amplitudes of the EPR signals of Fe3+ in methemoglobin were similar up to 10 days. For the experiment with the apitherapeutic formulation, the heights of EPR signals of Fe3+ in transferrin were lower after 10 days and 21 days of therapy, compared to day 0. For the application of the apitherapeutic formulation the signals of Cu2+ in ceruloplasmin and free radicals, strongly decreased after 10 days of therapy, and after 21 days it increased to the initial values characteristic for day 0. The apitherapeutic formulation caused that after 21 days the EPR spectrum of Cu2+ in ceruloplasmin and free radicals was considerably high. The apitherapeutic formulation interaction after 10 days and after 21 days of therapy resulted in the low EPR lines of Fe3+ in methemoglobin. EPR spectra of blood may be useful for presentation of the changes in its paramagnetic centers during the healing process of the burn wounds.

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The Estimation of Blood Paramagnetic Center Changes during Burns Management with Biodegradable Propolis-Nanofiber Dressing

Olczyk

Komosińska-Vassev

Krzyminiewski

et al. 2020

Oxidative Medicine and Cellular Longevity

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“…Propolis has been shown to treat numerous diseases, in human and veterinary medicine, and has had positive effects on animal health (Kadhim et al, 2018). Because of the high occurrence of gastrointestinal disorders and their effect on calf morbidity and mortality, dairy systems have increased the inclusion of additives that have a positive effect on the control of diarrhea.…”

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Red propolis as an additive for preweaned dairy calves: Effect on growth performance, health, and selected blood parameters

Slanzon

Toledo

Silva

et al. 2019

Journal of Dairy Science

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Propolis is a natural product produced by bees and sold commercially. It is well known for its antioxidant and anti-inflammatory effects and the ability to improve immune system functions in humans and animals. Many of its positive effects can contribute positively to animal productivity. The aim of this study was to evaluate possible beneficial effects of red propolis supplementation on growth performance, metabolism, and health status of dairy calves during the preweaning phase. Thirty-two newborn calves were individually housed, with free access to water and concentrate, and fed 6 L/d of whole milk. Animals were distributed in 2 treatments: (1) control and (2) supplementation with 4 mL/d of red propolis ethanolic extract (30%; EEP) in whole milk. Feed consumption and fecal and health scores were monitored daily from 1 d of age to 56 d. Calves were weighed and measured weekly. Blood samples were collected weekly, 2 h after morning milk feeding, for determination of glucose, total serum protein, urea, lactate, β-hydroxybutyrate, total iron binding capacity, and total leukocytes (white blood cells) and erythrocytes (red blood cells). Starter feed intake, daily weight gain, and body measurements were not affected by the EEP supplementation. Blood parameters were also not affected, with the exception for the red blood cell counts, which were lower in animals supplemented with EEP. Supplementation with EEP significantly decreased fecal score, days with diarrhea, and veterinary treatments of diarrhea. These results indicate that red propolis supplementation has potential to improve calf health and reduce the incidence of diarrhea and, as a consequence, the use of antibiotics in calf rearing systems.

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“…Bees are extraordinary insects (Tautz 2008), as they can purify nectar (especially that of goldenrod and sunflower) by removal of balsamic substances, which are regurgitated from the crop and used for the production of propolis (Kadhim et al 2018). In this manner, some amounts of metals present in nectar can be excreted with balms and deposited in propolis (Conti and Botrè 2001) due to the antagonistic effect of Zn Pb and Cd (Puzanowska-Tarasiewicz et al 2009;Wołonciej et al 2016).…”

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Capacity of honeybees to remove heavy metals from nectar and excrete the contaminants from their bodies

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We examined the residues of 13 elements in soil, plant parts, nectar, bee heads, thorax, and abdomens, feces from bee guts, and bee products sampled from two Polish cities (Lublin and Poznań). Our findings indicated that bees have an extraordinary ability to remove metals from nectar when converting nectar into honey. Compared to nectar, honey contained 40-fold lower Fe, 26-fold lower Zn, and eightfold lower Cu and Cd levels, indicating removal of these elements via nectar processing, during which water is evaporated and complex sugars are decomposed into simple ones. The amount of Pb remained unchanged; however, it can also be regarded as a fourfold decrease due to water evaporation from honey, compared to nectar. Some portion of the ingested Fe, Cu, and Zn was used by bees, and the excess amounts were excreted in feces. All analyzed elements were present as biocomplexes transported from the alimentary tract through the abdomen to the thorax and head. Elements transferred in the alimentary tract were partially immobilized/metabolized in the bee fat body, and their residues were excreted with feces from the gut. We postulate that honey is not a good indicator of environmental pollution, as a high amount of elements is removed by bees from their bodies.

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Propolis in Livestock Nutrition

Cited by 11 publications

References 30 publications

The Estimation of Blood Paramagnetic Center Changes during Burns Management with Biodegradable Propolis-Nanofiber Dressing

The Estimation of Blood Paramagnetic Center Changes during Burns Management with Biodegradable Propolis-Nanofiber Dressing

Red propolis as an additive for preweaned dairy calves: Effect on growth performance, health, and selected blood parameters

Capacity of honeybees to remove heavy metals from nectar and excrete the contaminants from their bodies

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