Published in Scientific Papers. Series D. Animal Science, Vol. LXII, Issue 2
Written by Jola Josephien Mariane Roosje LONDOK, Sumiati SUMIATI, John Ernst Gustaaf ROMPIS, Jet Saartje MANDEY
Abstract o protect themselves, plants accumulate the secondary metabolites as a source of antioxidant and antimicrobial. The objectives of the present study were to investigate the potency of Areca vestiaria Giseke as a candidate for broiler feed additives. The screening methods were performed using phytochemical screening, antibacterial assay against Escherichia coli and Staphylococcus aureus, antioxidant assay, and proximate analysis. The result showed that plant material extracted with 50% ethanol in water, contain flavonoid, tannin, saponin, and quinone. This compound can play a role as an antioxidant agent. An antioxidant activity (% inhibition) of Areca vestiaria is 32.58 ppm. There is antimicrobial activity either by microdilution or diffusion method. Proximate analysis showed, Areca vestiaria contain 6.59% moisture, 3.71% ash, 5.33% crude protein, 4.7% extract ether, 1.1% crude fiber, 47.16% nitrogen free extract, and 4045 kcal kg-1 metabolizable energy. From this study can be concluded that based on content of nutrition, antioxidant activity, and antibacterial activity, Areca vestiaria Giseke can be used as feed additives in broiler ration.
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