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Native Herbs as Growth Promoters for Broiler Chickens

Discover the benefits of using native herbs as growth promoters in broiler chickens, replacing antibiotics with natural additives. Learn about the global rise in poultry production and the advantages of herbal remedies for animal health.

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Native Herbs as Growth Promoters for Broiler Chickens

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  1. Native herbs used for growth promoters in broiler chickens Dr Khaled Abo EL-Sooud Prof. of Veterinary Pharmacology Faculty of Vet. Med. Cairo University

  2. There is an increasing trend towards the use of alternative or complementary medicines instead of antibacterials in food producing animals especially poultry Due to the appearance of • drug resistance microorganisms (Bacteria) • Side effects and toxicity of antimicrobials • Drug residues in animal products,

  3. The consumption of herbs are becoming popular due to • Their low toxicity, • Fewer side effects, • Being cost-effective • Beneficial advantages for protection animal health including poultry

  4. Globally, production of the primary poultry products (meat and eggs) has been rising rapidly. From 1995 and 2005, The consumption and hence production, has increased globally chicken meat (53%), turkey meat (13%), duck meat (67%), goose meat (53%), chicken eggs (39%) and other eggs (27%).

  5. FDA rgulations • Prohibition of antibiotic uses as growth promoters in broiler chicken diets has resulted in increased use of natural additives in broiler feeds over the current years. • Therefore, antibiotic growth promoters were minimized by consumer associations as well as by scientists, e.g. the use of most antibiotic growth promoters was banned by the European Union.

  6. Aloe leaves

  7. Turmeric rhizome

  8. Thyme leaves & flowers

  9. Moringa leaves

  10. Black cumin seeds

  11. Onion bulb

  12. Cinnamon bark

  13. Ginger rhizome

  14. http://scholar.cu.edu.eg/?q=kasooud/

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