Published in Scientific Papers. Series D. Animal Science, Vol. LXIII, Issue 2
Written by Mihaela SARACILA, Margareta OLTEANU, Tatiana Dumitra PANAITE
This study aims to discuss the various applications of phytoadditives (basil, thyme, sage) in broiler nutrition. Nowadays, commercial development of plants as natural sources of antioxidants or antimicrobials both to enhance animal health, performance and nutrient digestibility is of current interest. Plants as basil, thyme and sage have been studied countless times for their chemical composition, being rich in bioactive compounds, vitamins, minerals, etc. Consequently, in recent years, these plants have gained attention in their use in the diet of animals, including birds. This review showed that plants as basil, thyme and sage are valuable feed supplements for broilers that can improve the performance, nutrient digestibility, carcass and meat quality, gut health and overall health.
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