Effect of Turmeric (Curcuma Longa) on Duodenal Structure in Broiler Chickens

Supplementation of feed with turmeric (Curcuma longa) has been shown to be beneficial in poultry farming. The present study aimed at evaluating the effect of turmeric on the duodenal structure of broiler chickens during the first 42 days of life. A control and three treatment groups (turmeric powder added to feed at the following doses: E1 - 5; E2 - 10; E3 - 20 g/kg feed) were constituted (n = 8). Addition of turmeric powder in the feed resulted in an increase in intestinal villi height and a decrease in crypts depth in case of groups E1 and E2, while the villus height to crypt depth ratio generally did not differ significantly from the control. Turmeric also influenced the histological structure of the duodenum, as well as the presence of IL-6 and TNFα, as evidenced through staining. Addition of 0.5 and 1 % turmeric powder in the feed had evident results on body weight gain.(AU)

Alleviation of heat stress in broiler chicken using turmeric (Curcumalonga) - a short review

Heat stress is one of the most crucial issues in broiler production, particularly in tropical regions. Thermal stress may pose several problems related to growth, feed intake,nutrient utilization, physiological condition, immune function, intestinal ecology, and morphology as well as the antioxidantsystem in the body of chickens. Turmeric (Curcuma longa) is rich in curcumin, which can serve as an antioxidant. Being partof the nutritional interventions, treatment using turmeric has been documented to alleviate the negative impact of heatstress on broiler chickens, in terms of production, physiology, immunology, and antioxidant status of broilers. The presentreview elucidates the alleviation of heat stress in broiler chicken using turmeric based on the most recent literature.(AU)

Alleviation of heat stress in broiler chicken using turmeric (Curcumalonga) - a short review

Heat stress is one of the most crucial issues in broiler production, particularly in tropical regions. Thermal stress may pose several problems related to growth, feed intake,nutrient utilization, physiological condition, immune function, intestinal ecology, and morphology as well as the antioxidantsystem in the body of chickens. Turmeric (Curcuma longa) is rich in curcumin, which can serve as an antioxidant. Being partof the nutritional interventions, treatment using turmeric has been documented to alleviate the negative impact of heatstress on broiler chickens, in terms of production, physiology, immunology, and antioxidant status of broilers. The presentreview elucidates the alleviation of heat stress in broiler chicken using turmeric based on the most recent literature.