Effects of Gynura procumbens extract on meat ducks
Author Information
Author(s): Ai Gaoxiang, Xiong Pingwen, Chen Jiang, Song Wenjing, Song Qiongli, Xu Chuanhui, Su Weide, Zou Zhiheng, Wei Qipeng, Chen Xiaolian
Primary Institution: Institute of Animal Husbandry and Veterinary Science, Jiangxi Academy of Agricultural Sciences, Nanchang, China
Hypothesis
The study aims to investigate the potential effects of Gynura procumbens extract (GPE) supplementation on growth performance, carcass traits, antioxidant capacity, immunity and meat quality.
Conclusion
Dietary supplementation with GPE can increase serum total antioxidant capacity, regulate immune function, and improve meat quality to some extent in meat ducks.
Supporting Evidence
- Dietary GPE supplementation significantly reduced serum urea nitrogen and triglyceride levels.
- GPE supplementation increased immunoglobulin M levels and total antioxidant capacity.
- 600 mg/kg GPE improved moisture content in breast muscle and reduced water loss rate.
Takeaway
Adding a plant extract called Gynura procumbens to duck food can help the ducks be healthier and make their meat better.
Methodology
480 female ducks were divided into four groups receiving different levels of Gynura procumbens extract in their diet over 7 weeks.
Limitations
The study is limited to ducks and does not explore the dynamic process of GPE in vivo.
Participant Demographics
21-day-old female healthy ducks
Statistical Information
P-Value
p<0.05
Statistical Significance
p<0.05
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