Veterinarska stanica, Vol. 54 No. 4, 2023.
Izvorni znanstveni članak
https://doi.org/10.46419/vs.54.4.3
Impact of the use of a toxin adsorbent on growth performance in broiler chickens
Habib Amroun
; Department of Biology, Faculty of Natural Sciences and Life, University Djillali Liabes of Sidi Bel Abbes 22000, Algeria
Nora Mimoune
orcid.org/0000-0002-0900-3908
; National High School of Veterinary Medicine, Animal Health & Production Laboratory, El-Alia, Algiers, Algeria
Nassima Ait Issad
; Institute of Veterinary Sciences, Saad Dahleb University, Blida, Algeria
Chelali Houari
; SARL ADICALES, Oran, Algeria
Chama Ammari
; Department of Veterinary Medicine, Laboratory of Animal Health, Animal Production, and Environment (ESPA), Institute of Veterinary Sciences and Agricultural Sciences, University of Batna 1, Batna 05000, Algeria
Amira Ghislaine Dra
; Biotoxicologie Laboratory, Department of Biology, Faculty of Natural Sciences and Life, University Djillali Liabes of Sidi Bel Abbes 22000, Algeria
Djamel Khelef
; National High School of Veterinary Medicine, Animal Health & Production Laboratory, El-Alia, Algiers, Algeria
Sažetak
Raw material mixtures in compound feeds may increase the risk of contamination with different mycotoxins, and their intake can lead to interactive toxic effects. As a result, there is a growing awareness of the risks posed
to human and animal health by the presence of toxins produced by fungi in food and diet. The aim of this study is to assess the impact of the use of a mycotoxin binder (Micotec) on zootechnical performance in broilers. For this
purpose, 3000 day-old chicks of the Arbor acres strain originating from the same hatchery were weighed and distributed equally into six groups [one control (C) and five experimental (Exp), as five repetitions receiving the
mycotoxin binder Micotec at a dose of 0.1 kg]. All subjects (control and experimental groups) were fed a standard staple food suitable for each phase of rearing. The results
showed significant differences between the experimental groups and the control one. The best zootechnical performances were recorded in experimental groups receiving the mycotoxin binder, compared to the control. The average weight in the finishing phase for the experimental groups was 3083.6 ± 140.7 g/subject, which was higher than the control group (2800 g/subject) (P<0.05). The consumption index was 1.62 ± 0.08% in the experimental groups, which was 1.84% higher than in chicks of the control group, positively impacting the profitability of breeding. In addition, a lower mortality rate was recorded in the experimental groups than the control (3.01 ± 0.08% vs 7.78%). According to these results, Micotec appears to be a promising additive in improving the zootechnical performance of broilers by adsorbing several types of mycotoxins and reducing their toxic power to ensure safe feed for animals and minimise economic losses caused by these contaminants.
Ključne riječi
binder; mycotoxins; Micotec; zootechnical performance; broiler chickens
Hrčak ID:
285617
URI
Datum izdavanja:
15.12.2022.
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