Effect of Gan Cao (Glycyrrhiza uralensis Fisch) polysaccharide on growth performance, immune function, and gut microflora of broiler chickens

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Glycyrrhiza uralensis Fisch, also called Gan Cao, is a commonly prescribed herb in traditional Chinese medicine. Gan Cao is associated with immune-modulation and antitumor potential though its mechanism of action is not well-known. To explore the effects of different dietary levels of Gan Cao polysaccharide (GCP) on broilers, a total of 400 Avian broiler chickens were randomly divided into 4 groups with 10 replicates of 10 broilers each. The broilers in the control group were fed a basal diet, while those in the experimental groups were fed the basal diet supplemented with 0.5%, 1.0%, and 1.5% GCP, respectively, for 42 d. The results showed a significant increase in the growth performance in the GCP groups. The antibody titer of NDV and the phagocytosis index was higher in the birds with GCP treatment than in the control group, with the 1% GCP addition displaying the highest titer. The Lactobacillus and Bifidobacteria count in the cecum content of the birds in the 1% GCP group was higher compared to the other groups. In conclusion, dietary supplementation with GCP had a substantial impact on the growth performance, immune response, and microflora population in the cecum of the birds, especially at a level of 1% addition.

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E-Artikel

Erscheinungsjahr:

2022

Erschienen:

2022

Enthalten in:

Zur Gesamtaufnahme - volume:101

Enthalten in:

Poultry science - 101(2022), 10 vom: 01. Okt., Seite 102068

Sprache:

Englisch

Beteiligte Personen:

Zhang, Shouping [VerfasserIn]
Zhu, Chunling [VerfasserIn]
Xie, Hongbing [VerfasserIn]
Wang, Lriong [VerfasserIn]
Hu, Jianhe [VerfasserIn]

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Themen:

Broiler
Dietary Carbohydrates
Glycyrrhiza uralensis Fisch
Growth performance
Immunology
Journal Article
Polysaccharide
Polysaccharides
Randomized Controlled Trial, Veterinary

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Date Completed 28.09.2022

Date Revised 28.09.2022

published: Print-Electronic

Citation Status MEDLINE

doi:

10.1016/j.psj.2022.102068

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NLM346044626