The effects of Scutellaria Baicalensis extract on growth performance,antioxidant function,and immune organ index in broiler chickens
This experiment aims to investigate the effects of Scutellaria Baicalensis extract(SBE)on the growth performance,antioxidant function,and immune organ index of broiler chickens.Select 400 1-day yellow feathered broiler chickens and randomly divide them into 4 groups.Refer to the Nutrient Requirements for Yellow feathered Broilers(NY/T 3645-2020)and feed them with a basic diet.Each group has 4 replicates,with 25 chickens per replicate.Each group is free to feed and drink water.The CON group provided clean water,while the other three groups added 100 mg/L(100 SBE group),200 mg/L(200 SBE group),and 300 mg/L(300 SBE group)of Scutellaria Baicalensis extract to their drinking water.The experiment lasted for 28 days.Results:(1)Compared with the CON group,the 200 SBE and 300 SBE groups significantly increased the final weight of broiler chickens by 7.82%and 7.15%(P<0.05),and the average daily weight gain significantly increased by 8.50%and 7.76%(P<0.05).The feed to weight ratio significantly decreased by 8.08%and 7.07%(P<0.05).(2)Compared with the CON group,the serum T-AOC of broiler chickens in the 100 SBE,200 SBE,and 300 SBE groups was significantly increased(P<0.05),the content of MDA was significantly reduced(P<0.05),and the activity of SOD was significantly increased(P<0.01).(3)Compared with the CON group,the 100 SBE group,200 SBE group,and 300 SBE group of broiler chickens showed a significant increase in the bursal index(P<0.05),while the 300 SBE group of broiler chickens showed a significant increase in the spleen index(P<0.05).Conclusion:Adding Scutellaria Baicalensis extract to daily drinking water can improve the growth performance,antioxidant function,and immune organ index of broiler chickens.Taking into account both economic benefits and tolerance,the appropriate level of addition for Scutellaria Baicalensis extract is 200 mg/L.
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