The Effects of Mannan Oligosaccharide and Chitosan Oligosaccharide on Performance and Blood Parameters of Broilers
Abstract
The aim of
this study was to evaluate the mannan oligosaccharide (MOS) and chitosan
oligosaccharide (COS) on growth performance and blood parameters in
broilers. A total of one day old 120
male broiler chicks (Ross 308) were utilized in this study. Chickens were fed a
period of 42 days with experimental diets. Each dietary treatment was assigned
to four replicates of 10 birds. Dietary treatments included a basal diet
(control group); the MOS group (basal diet + 100 ppm Mannan oligosaccharide);
and the COS group (basal diet+ 100 ppm Chitosan oligosaccharide). Total
protein, albumin, total cholesterol, triglyceride, glucose, and plasma Cu and
Zn levels were analyzed. At the end of the experiment, mean body weights (BW)
were measured 2340.45, 2458.11, and 2325.38 g, respectively. Chicks fed with
MOS group had a 5.03% higher BW than the control group. Dietary addition of MOS
and COS had no significant effects in body weight gain, feed consumption, feed
conversion ratio, carcass yield, and some blood parameters. Serum Cu level was
significantly increased by dietary supplementation of MOS and COS compared to
the control group. In conclusion, dietary supplementation of MOS and COS led to
improved serum Cu level in broiler.
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Details
Primary Language
English
Subjects
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Journal Section
Research Article
Publication Date
July 24, 2018
Submission Date
November 4, 2017
Acceptance Date
November 23, 2017
Published in Issue
Year 2018 Volume: 15 Number: 1
