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Functions of propolis as a natural feed additive in poultry

Published online by Cambridge University Press:  13 January 2016

U.T. MAHMOUD ,
H.W. CHENG  and
T.J. APPLEGATE
U.T. MAHMOUD*
Affiliation:
Dept. of Animal Hygiene, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, Assiut University, 71526, Egypt
H.W. CHENG
Affiliation:
USDA Agricultural Research Service, 125 S. Russell St. West Lafayette, IN, USA
T.J. APPLEGATE
Affiliation:
Dept. of Animal Sciences, Purdue University, 915 West State Street, West Lafayette, IN 47907, USA
*
Corresponding author: usamakomsan5@gmail.com
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Abstract

Propolis is a resinous hive product collected by honeybees from various sources of plants. Numerous scientific investigations have been focused on the biological activities of propolis and its functions as a health supplement in humans. It could have similar function in other animals, such as in poultry. This review is focused on the recent findings concerning the effects of propolis, as an antioxidant, on performance, carcass characteristics, behaviour, immunity, and physiological homeostasis in domesticated poultry species (broiler chickens, laying hens, quail, and duck); and the needs in future poultry research.

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propolispoultryperformanceoxidative damagephysiology
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World's Poultry Science Journal , Volume 72 , Issue 1 , March 2016 , pp. 37 - 48
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Copyright © World's Poultry Science Association 2016 

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