A phytogenic feed additive (PFA) formulation was prepared with bioactive molecules—curcuminoids, gingerol, and carvacrol by encapsulating in nanofiber isolated from turmeric spent (turmeric nanofiber, TNF). This formulation was completely characterized by scanning electron microscope, ultra performance liquid chromatography, and gas chromatography and evaluated for its efficacy. PFA-encapsulated TNF (PFA@TNF) considerably increased mean body weight, decreased cholesterol level, mortality rate, and reduced Escherichia coli content of broilers than antibiotic growth promoter (AGP). The depth of crypts in the ileum of broilers was considerably reduced by the inclusion of PFA@TNF in diets compared with the AGP.
Authors
- Sreeraj Gopi,
- Augustine Amalraj,
- Karthik Varma,
- Shintu Jude,
- Prakash Reddy,
- Chandradhara Divya,
- prof. dr hab. inż. Józef Haponiuk link open in new tab ,
- Sabu Thomas
Additional information
- DOI
- Digital Object Identifier link open in new tab 10.1080/00914037.2017.1354206
- Category
- Publikacja w czasopiśmie
- Type
- artykuł w czasopiśmie wyróżnionym w JCR
- Language
- angielski
- Publication year
- 2018
