Marine macroalgae (Enteromorpha intestinalis) for improving the growth performance, meat quality traits, and serum biochemical parameters in broilers

Authors

  • Latifa Akter Department of Anatomy and Histology, Bangladesh Agricultural University, Mymensingh, Bangladesh
  • Md Abul Kalam Department of Anatomy and Histology, Bangladesh Agricultural University, Mymensingh, Bangladesh
  • Ummay Ayman Department of Anatomy and Histology, Bangladesh Agricultural University, Mymensingh, Bangladesh
  • Rafiqul Islam Department of Anatomy and Histology, Bangladesh Agricultural University, Mymensingh, Bangladesh
  • Morsheda Nasrin Department of Anatomy and Histology, Bangladesh Agricultural University, Mymensingh, Bangladesh
  • Sonali Bhakta Department of Anatomy and Histology, Bangladesh Agricultural University, Mymensingh, Bangladesh
  • Md Abul Hashem Department of Animal Science, Bangladesh Agricultural University, Mymensingh, Bangladesh
  • Ziaul Haque Department of Anatomy and Histology, Bangladesh Agricultural University, Mymensingh, Bangladesh

Keywords:

Green macroalgae; growth performance; meat quality; serum biochemistry; seaweed

Abstract

Objective: The purpose of the current study was to examine the effectiveness of green macroalgae as a novel, natural feed additive for broilers that have a greater concentration of active ingredients. Materials and Methods: Four experimental groups of 180-day-old male broiler chicks (Cobb-500) were randomly assigned, with three replicates in each group: the control group [T0, maintained only with basal diet] and three treatment groups supplemented with macroalgae for 35 days along with basal diet [T1 = 0.05% (w/w); T2 = 0.1% (w/w); T3 = 0.2% (w/w) macroalgae]. Live weight, carcass weight, and organs’ weight were noted at the conclusion of the experiment. The meat quality was examined using the muscles of the thighs and breasts, and blood serum was obtained for biochemical assessment. Results: The results revealed that dietary supplementation of green macroalgae (0.1%) in broiler rations significantly (p < 0.05) improved the growth performance compared to other treated groups and controls. With increasing weight, it enhanced meat quality traits assessed by increased water holding capacity, ultimate pH, redness and yellowness, and decreased lightness of muscles in the thighs and breasts. Both the levels of serum cholesterol and abdominal fat decreased and showed no unwholesome effects on liver and kidney functions. Conclusions: For the production of safe and high-quality poultry meat, marine green macroalgae (Enteromorpha intestinalis) could be used as a potential feed additive. It enhanced the growth rate in broilers and improved meat quality and serum biochemical parameters for supplying healthy meat in the human food chain.

Adv. Vet. Anim. Res., 11(2): 524-533, June 2024

http://doi.org/10.5455/javar.2024.k802

 

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2024-06-24

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Akter, L., Kalam, M. A., Ayman, U., Islam, R., Nasrin, M., Bhakta, S., Hashem, M. A., & Haque, Z. (2024). Marine macroalgae (Enteromorpha intestinalis) for improving the growth performance, meat quality traits, and serum biochemical parameters in broilers. Journal of Advanced Veterinary and Animal Research, 11(2), 524–533. Retrieved from https://banglajol.info/index.php/JAVAR/article/view/75746

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Vol. 11 No. 2 (2024)

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Copyright (c) 2024 Latifa Akter, Md Abul Kalam, Ummay Ayman, Rafiqul Islam, Morsheda Nasrin, Sonali Bhakta, Md Abul Hashem, Ziaul Haque

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