Effects of Nigella sativa Nanoparticles on Broiler Chickens
Author Information
Author(s): Ahmed M. Elbaz, Eman S. Ashmawy, Farahat M. A. A., Abdel‑Maksoud Ahmed, Amin Shimaa A., Mohamed Zangabel S.
Primary Institution: Desert Research Center, Cairo, Egypt
Hypothesis
Adding Nano-Nigella sativa in broiler feed may play an important role as an effective alternative to antibiotics, in addition to reducing the impacts of heat stress on the chickens.
Conclusion
Supplementing broiler diets with Nigella sativa nanoparticles improves growth performance, immune responses, and gut health under high ambient temperatures.
Supporting Evidence
- Nano-NS improved body weight gain and feed conversion ratio in broilers.
- Serum HDL levels increased while total cholesterol and LDL decreased in broilers fed Nano-NS.
- Nano-NS supplementation enhanced serum immunoglobulin levels and antioxidant enzyme activity.
- Adding Nano-NS modulated gut microbiota, increasing Lactobacillus and decreasing E. coli.
Takeaway
Giving special tiny particles from black cumin to chickens helps them grow better and stay healthy when it's really hot outside.
Methodology
Broilers were divided into control and treatment groups, with varying levels of Nano-NS added to their diets, and their performance and health metrics were measured.
Potential Biases
Potential bias in the selection of treatment groups and environmental conditions.
Limitations
The study was conducted under controlled conditions, which may not fully represent real-world scenarios.
Participant Demographics
Male Ross 308 chicks, one-day-old.
Statistical Information
P-Value
<0.001
Statistical Significance
p<0.05
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