Physiological responses and intestinal conditions of broiler chickens treated with encapsulated L. leaf extract and chitosan.

Background And Aim: The ban on antibiotic growth promoters adversely affects the physiological condition and health of poultry. The aim of this study was to determine the effect of encapsulated L. leaf extract, chitosan, or a combination of both on the physiological and intestinal conditions of broiler chickens.

Genetic characteristics of complete mtDNA genome sequence of Indonesian local rabbit (Oryctolagus cuniculus).

Background: Indonesian local rabbit (Oryctolagus cuniculus) is a local breed in Indonesia. We reveal the mitochondrial genome sequence of the Indonesian local Rabbit for the first time. A better understanding of the mechanisms underlying these beneficial aspects of local breeds over imported ones requires detailed genetic investigations, of which mtDNA genome sequencing is of particular importance.

Effect of unripe banana flour as a functional feed ingredient on growth performance, internal organ relative weight and carcass traits of broilers.

Background: Following the prohibition of in-feed antibiotics, poultry nutritionists are increasingly interested in the use of functional feed. Unripe banana flour (UBF) contains significant amounts of oligosaccharides (which may act as prebiotics) and antioxidants, making it a potential functional feed for broilers. However, research on the use of UBF as a functional feed ingredient for broilers is limited.

Germinated papaya seed alone or in combination with chitosan on growth, health and meat quality of broilers during grower period.

The study investigated the effect of a mixture of germinated papaya seed flour and chitosan (GPS-CH) in comparison to the germinated papaya seed flour (GPS) alone on growth, blood profile, intestinal indices and meat quality of broilers. A total of 288 14-day old Cobb chicks were divided into three groups with 8 replications, including CONT (chicks receiving basal feed with no additive), GPS (chicks receiving basal feed supplemented with 0.5% GPS), and GPS-CH (chicks receiving basal feed supplemented with 0.