Review article
https://doi.org/10.31727/m.26.4.3
Use of Herbal Feed Additives to Enhance Meat and Yolk Color in Poultry: A Review of Studies Conducted in India
Rija Saikia
; College of Veterinary Science, Khanapara, Assam Agricultural University, Department of Poultry Science, Guwahati, Assam, India
Goran Kiš
orcid.org/0000-0001-5781-0264
; Department of Animal Nutrition, University of Zagreb Faculty of Agriculture, Zagreb, Croatia
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* Corresponding author.
Abstract
This work shows the use of herbal feed additives to improve meat and yolk color in poultry, with an emphasis on studies conducted in India. The growing desire for natural and safe chicken products has prompted researchers to look at alternative feed additives, particularly herbal ones, which are abundant in India due to its rich biodiversity and herbal medical traditions. It combines findings from several Indian studies, focusing on essential herbal additives such as turmeric, paprika, marigold, etc. The article explores how these chemicals affect color, the underlying mechanisms, the potential benefits and limitations, future research possibilities in India. Indian research provides unique insights into the benefits of herbal feed additives, which contribute to the global trend of natural and sustainable poultry production. This article underlines the potential for herbal additions to improve poultry product quality and match customer demands for natural, health-promoting foods.
Keywords
herbal feed additives; poultry; India
Hrčak ID:
319511
URI
Publication date:
15.7.2024.
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