| Autor: |
Popov IV; Centre for Healthy Eating & Food Innovation (HEFI), Maastricht University-Campus Venlo, 5928 SZ Venlo, The Netherlands.; Faculty 'Bioengineering and Veterinary Medicine' and Center for Agrobiotechnology, Don State Technical University, 344000 Rostov-on-Don, Russia., Belkassem N; Centre for Healthy Eating & Food Innovation (HEFI), Maastricht University-Campus Venlo, 5928 SZ Venlo, The Netherlands., Schrijver R; Animal Health Concepts BV, 8141 GN Heino, The Netherlands., Chebotareva IP; Faculty 'Bioengineering and Veterinary Medicine' and Center for Agrobiotechnology, Don State Technical University, 344000 Rostov-on-Don, Russia., Chikindas ML; Faculty 'Bioengineering and Veterinary Medicine' and Center for Agrobiotechnology, Don State Technical University, 344000 Rostov-on-Don, Russia.; Health Promoting Naturals Laboratory, School of Environmental and Biological Sciences, Rutgers State University, New Brunswick, NJ 08901, USA.; Department of General Hygiene, I.M. Sechenov First Moscow State Medical University, 119435 Moscow, Russia., Ermakov AM; Faculty 'Bioengineering and Veterinary Medicine' and Center for Agrobiotechnology, Don State Technical University, 344000 Rostov-on-Don, Russia., Venema K; Centre for Healthy Eating & Food Innovation (HEFI), Maastricht University-Campus Venlo, 5928 SZ Venlo, The Netherlands. |
| Abstrakt: |
Phytogenic blends (PBs) consist of various bioactive plant-derived compounds that are used as growth promoters for farm animals. Feed additives based on PBs have beneficial effects on farm animals' production performance, health, and overall well-being, as well as positive modulating effects on gut microbiota. In this study, we used a validated in vitro cecal chicken alimentary tract model (CALIMERO-2) to evaluate the effects of a PB (a mix of components found in rosemary, cinnamon, curcuma, oregano oil, and red pepper), alone or in combination with casein (control), on poultry cecal microbiota. Supplementation with the PB significantly increased the abundance of bacteria associated with energy metabolism ( Monoglobus ) and growth performance in poultry ( Lachnospiraceae UCG-010). The PB also decreased the abundance of opportunistic pathogens ( Escherichia-Shigella ) and, most importantly, did not promote other opportunistic pathogens, which indicates the safety of this blend for poultry. In conclusion, the results of this study show promising perspectives on using PBs as feed additives for poultry, although further in vivo studies need to prove these data. |
