The Effect of Fermented Wheat Germ Extract on Biochemical, Physiological and Performance Parameters of Broiler Chickens

Abstract

Key words:Fermented Wheat Germ Extract, broiler, challenge Fermented wheat germ extract (FWGE) is a multisubstance composition contains 2-methoxy benzoquinone and 2, 6-dimethoxy benzoquinone which are likely to exert some of its biological effects as well as it is a concentrated source of vitamins, minerals, and protein.An experimental trial of FWGE supplementation to broiler feed from one day old with a rate of 0.5, 1.5 and 3 g/kg feed was tried. Results revealed that all doses of FWGE increased body weight significantly (p≤0.05), especially with the dose of 3 g/kg feed. Also, FCR values decreased significantly (p≤0.05) in the FWGE treated groups. Regarding biochemical analysis at 35 days old, the most significant results obtained with the doses of 1.5 and 3 g FWGE/kg feed especially in SGOT, SGPT, creatinine, uric acid, total protein, glucose, and triglycerides levels. Physiologically, FWGE only increased hemoglobin concentration significantly (p≤0.05) without alteration of red blood and white blood cells counts. There was also a significant increase (p≤0.05) in the intestinal weight in relation to carcass weight% and a significant decrease (p≤0.05) in the liver and total body fat weights in relation to carcass weight%. At 45 days (10 days after vNDV challenge), the mortality rates were 60% in the non-treated non-vaccinated challenged chicken group 5 and 4% in the nontreated vaccinated challenged chicken group 4 without appearance of any mortality in the 3 FWGE treated groups. Also, addition of FWGE had a positive effect on HI titers for NDV in the collected serum samples at 45 days old. Finally, it was concluded that FWGE improved the general health condition of broilers regarding biochemical and physiological parameters and immune response to NDV vaccination.

Using of Untreated and Autoclave-Treated Wheat Germ Meal in Growing Rabbit Diets.

“…In the present experiment, the results of blood constituents were in agreement with Ellakany et al (2017) who found the incorporation of fermented wheat germ extract with Saccharomyces cerevisiae at rates of 0.5, 1.5 and 3 g/kg diet significantly decreased triglyceride level in blood. A significant decrease in AST concentration was observed at a dose of 1.5 g//kg of diet, while both doses of 1.5 and 3 g/kg of diet decreased significantly ALT level in the blood.…”

“…On the other hand, Leeuw et al (2009) detected no difference in carcass weight and dressing percentage when using 75 or 100% maize germ meal in steers diets. Ellakany et al (2017) found that combination of fermented wheat germ extract with Saccharomyces cerevisiae at doses of 0.5, 1.5 and 3 g/kg of diet significantly increased the percentage of intestinal weight and decreased the weight of the liver and total body fat in broilers.…”

“…Furthermore, Rafai et al (2011) concluded that BWG of pigs was improved by 6% when they fed diet supplemented with fermented wheat germ extract at the level of 1g/kg of diet compared with the control group. Also, Ellakany et al (2017) documented that incorporation of fermented wheat germ extract with Saccharomyces cerevisiae at levels of 0.5, 1.5 and 3 g/kg of diet increased body weight significantly in broilers, especially at the dose 3g⁄kg of diet.…”

The Impact of Fermented Wheat Germ Extract on Porcine Epithelial Cell Line Exposed to Deoxynivalenol and T-2 Mycotoxins

“…Three-week-old chickens were infected with Mycoplasma gallisepticum and treated with FWGE, and poultry remained clinically healthy [ 24 ]. In another research, FWGE was beneficial for the maintenance of general health conditions including biochemical and physiological parameters, increasing weight gain, and improved immune response to vaccination [ 25 ]. In growing pigs, FWGE enhanced weight gain and had a beneficial effect on cellular immunity.…”

Growth performance and cecal microbiota of broiler chicks as affected by drinking water disinfection and/or herbal extract blend supplementation

“…Oil extracted from wheat germ can improve the damage of the liver and small intestine induced by carbon tetrachloride ( Saleh, 2016 ). Wheat germ fermentation products have also been proved to improve growth performance, carcass traits, and antibody titer of broiler chicks ( kany et al, 2017 ), and can effectively against the infection of Mycoplasma gallisepticum ( Stipkovits et al, 2004 ).…”