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Garlic (Allium sativum) supplementation in poultry diets: effect on production and physiology

Published online by Cambridge University Press:  31 July 2012

R.U. KHAN ,
Z. NIKOUSEFAT ,
V. TUFARELLI ,
S. NAZ ,
M. JAVDANI  and
V. LAUDADIO
R.U. KHAN
Affiliation:
Department of Animal Health, Faculty of Animal Husbandry and Veterinary Sciences, KP Agricultural University, Peshawar, Pakistan
Z. NIKOUSEFAT
Affiliation:
Department of Clinical Science, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, Razi University, Iran
V. TUFARELLI
Affiliation:
Department of Animal Production, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, University of Bari Aldo Moro, 700100 Valenzano, Bari, Italy
S. NAZ*
Affiliation:
Department of Wildlife and Fisheries, GC University, Faisalabad, Pakistan
M. JAVDANI
Affiliation:
Department of Clinical Science, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, Razi University, Iran
V. LAUDADIO
Affiliation:
Department of Wildlife and Fisheries, GC University, Faisalabad, Pakistan
*
Corresponding author: roavs12@hotmail.com
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Abstract

Poultry researchers and nutritionists are looking for viable alternative feed additives since conventional supplements have been criticised for their potential negative impact on the food chain. Among the currently available poultry feed additives, natural herbs and plants have been widely advocated due to their reported widespread beneficial effects. Garlic (Allium sativum) is one such potential feed supplement which has recently been reported as having a wide range of beneficial effects on the production performance and physiological biochemistry of broilers and laying hens. Notable beneficial effects have been seen on growth, feed efficiency, egg production and quality, as well as stimulation of immune system and lowering blood cholesterol levels in poultry birds. The results reported vary from author to author probably due to variations in the dose of the product fed, the duration of feeding and processing techniques employed.

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garlicpoultry productionphysiological implications

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World's Poultry Science Journal , Volume 68 , Issue 3 , September 2012 , pp. 417 - 424
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Copyright © World's Poultry Science Association 2012

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