Managing Deoxynivalenol Toxicity in Chickens with Nutrition
Author Information
Author(s): Awad Wageha, Ghareeb Khaled, Böhm Josef, Zentek Jürgen
Primary Institution: University of Veterinary Medicine, Vienna, Austria
Hypothesis
Does dietary inulin improve glucose absorption in chickens affected by deoxynivalenol (DON)?
Conclusion
Inulin supplementation helps maintain normal glucose absorption levels in chickens exposed to DON.
Supporting Evidence
- The addition of d-glucose increased the short-circuit current in both control and inulin groups.
- Inulin supplementation improved glucose absorption in the presence of DON.
- Villus height and crypt depth were increased in the jejunal mucosa of inulin-fed birds.
Takeaway
This study shows that adding inulin to chicken feed can help them absorb sugar better, even when they eat something harmful.
Methodology
The study used Ussing chambers to measure the electrophysiological response of isolated jejunal epithelia from chickens fed with and without inulin.
Potential Biases
Potential bias in the selection of dietary treatments and the specific strain of chickens used.
Limitations
The study was limited to a specific strain of broilers and a controlled environment.
Participant Demographics
Forty day-old Ross 308 broilers.
Statistical Information
P-Value
P < 0.05
Statistical Significance
p<0.05
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