title: Evaluation of turmeric extract on performance indices impressed by induced aflatoxicosis in broiler chickens.
abstract: The purpose of this study was evaluation of ethanolic turmeric extract (ETE; Curcuma longa) effect on overall performance including body weight (BW), body weight gain (BWG), feed intake and feed conversion ratio (FCR) weekly and cumulative for a period of 4 weeks with 300 commercial broiler chicks (Ross strain). These chicks were randomly divided into four groups with three replicates of 15 chicks in each replicate. In group A, chickens were fed a basal diet, in group B, chickens were fed a basal diet plus 3 ppm productive aflatoxin. In group C, chickens consumed a basal diet plus 0.05% ETE and in group D, chickens received a basal diet with 0.05% ETE plus 3 ppm productive aflatoxin. Aflatoxin production by Aspergillus parasiticus (PTTC NO:1850) in maize was according to the Shotwell method. The results revealed that there were no significant differences in BW, BWG and FCR between groups fed turmeric at 0.05% and the control group. The supplement of ETE in a diet containing 3 ppm aflatoxin can significantly improve performance indices compared with the group that consumed aflatoxin alone. In conclusion, our results suggest that turmeric extract (Curcuma longa) can provide protection against the negative effects of aflatoxin on performance of broiler chickens.
authors: Young Research Club, Islamic Azad University, Shahrekord Branch, Shahrekord, Iran.
authors: Nader
authors: N
authors: Rangsaz
authors: Majid Gholami
authors: MG
authors: Ahangaran
mesh_terms: D000348:Aflatoxins / Q000633:toxicity; D000821:Animal Feed; D000818:Animals; D000975:Antioxidants / Q000008:administration & dosage*; D056486:Chemical and Drug Induced Liver Injury / Q000178:diet therapy / Q000209:etiology / Q000378:metabolism; D002645:Chickens; D030024:Curcuma / Q000737:chemistry*; D004195:Disease Models, Animal; D008099:Liver / Q000187:drug effects / Q000378:metabolism / Q000473:pathology; D015651:Mycotoxicosis / Q000178:diet therapy*; D010936:Plant Extracts / Q000008:administration & dosage*; D011042:Poisons / Q000633:toxicity; D011201:Poultry Diseases / Q000139:chemically induced / Q000188:drug therapy* / Q000378:metabolism
chemical_list: D000348:Aflatoxins; D000975:Antioxidants; D010936:Plant Extracts; D011042:Poisons; C012596:turmeric extract