Influence of Dietary Supplementation of Salix alba Bark on Performance Oxidative Stress Parameters in Liver and Gut Microflora of Broilers

摘要

Nowadays, due to genetic evolution, poultry is more susceptible to stressful factors (nutritional, environmental, etc.), which causes imbalances in the redox status, namely oxidative stress. Among the consequences of oxidative stress in poultry are impaired performances, gut microflora imbalance, as well as the deterioration of the overall health status. Consumer pressure about the quality and safety of animal products has prompted the need for use, among many dietary factors, of natural antioxidants. bark represents a source of bioactive compounds, including polyphenols and flavonoids, with an important role in poultry nutrition. This study aims to describe the effects of dietary bark powder on the performance of oxidative stress parameters in liver and gut microflora of broilers. As conclusion, the paper proposes that dietary 0.05% bark powder could be an effective solution to impede the oxidative stress in broiler liver and to improve gut microflora. The paper manifests noteworthy concern in poultry nutrition, whereas many diseases have been related to oxidative stress.