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Saei M, Seidavi A, Bouyeh M. Effects of Amaranthus hybridus chlorostachys Feeding on Productivity in Broiler Chickens: An Animal Model Study. jhehp 2025; 11 (4) :225-237
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1- Department of Animal Science, Faculty of Agriculture, Ra.C., Islamic Azad University, Rasht, Iran.
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Background: This study investigated the effects of amaranth feeding on performance, carcass characteristics, biochemical parameters, blood antioxidant status, immunity, fatty acid profile, and sensory traits of broiler meat.
Methods: After analyzing the nutrient composition of amaranth, experiments were conducted using 150 Ross 308 broilers in a completely randomized design with 3 treatments (0, 1, and 2% raw amaranth) and five replications of 10 birds each.
Results: Results showed that broilers fed 1% or 2% amaranth exhibited an improved feed conversion ratio and increased body weight (p < 0.05). Amaranth feeding also decreased (p < 0.01) blood glucose, cholesterol, low-density lipoprotein, atherogenic index, alanine aminotransferase, aspartate aminotransferase, and malondialdehyde. However, it significantly increased high-density lipoprotein, uric acid, albumin, total protein, phosphorus, iron, calcium, and total antioxidant capacity (p < 0.01).
Conclusion: Supplementation with low levels of amaranth can be used as a dietary enrichment for broiler chickens without negative effects on overall production performance or carcass traits. Improvements were observed in health-related indicators, including blood lipid and antioxidant profiles, as well as the sensory quality of broiler meat. Since broiler meat is widely consumed, this research suggests a potential benefit for human health.
Methods: After analyzing the nutrient composition of amaranth, experiments were conducted using 150 Ross 308 broilers in a completely randomized design with 3 treatments (0, 1, and 2% raw amaranth) and five replications of 10 birds each.
Results: Results showed that broilers fed 1% or 2% amaranth exhibited an improved feed conversion ratio and increased body weight (p < 0.05). Amaranth feeding also decreased (p < 0.01) blood glucose, cholesterol, low-density lipoprotein, atherogenic index, alanine aminotransferase, aspartate aminotransferase, and malondialdehyde. However, it significantly increased high-density lipoprotein, uric acid, albumin, total protein, phosphorus, iron, calcium, and total antioxidant capacity (p < 0.01).
Conclusion: Supplementation with low levels of amaranth can be used as a dietary enrichment for broiler chickens without negative effects on overall production performance or carcass traits. Improvements were observed in health-related indicators, including blood lipid and antioxidant profiles, as well as the sensory quality of broiler meat. Since broiler meat is widely consumed, this research suggests a potential benefit for human health.
Type of Study: Original Article |
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Food Safety and Hygiene
Received: 2025/08/19 | Accepted: 2025/09/25 | Published: 2025/10/15
Received: 2025/08/19 | Accepted: 2025/09/25 | Published: 2025/10/15
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