Evaluation the Effect of Stevia Leaves Powder on Antioxidant, Digestive Enzyme and Meat Quality in Broiler Chickens

commercial poultry farming is a rapidly growing sector. therefore, the study Aimed to evaluate the impact of stevia leaf powder on oxidative status and digestion and their reflection on meat quality parameters in broiler Chickens.Materials and methods From December 21, 2023, to January 17, 2024, 240...

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Main Authors: Zainab Ibrahim, Nameer Khudhair, Measem Ali
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Published: College of Veterinary Medicine, University of Basrah, Iraq 2024-12-01
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Online Access:https://bjvr.uobasrah.edu.iq/article_185776_cc2d013016a97409b59cf50000c00e10.pdf
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description commercial poultry farming is a rapidly growing sector. therefore, the study Aimed to evaluate the impact of stevia leaf powder on oxidative status and digestion and their reflection on meat quality parameters in broiler Chickens.Materials and methods From December 21, 2023, to January 17, 2024, 240 Ross broiler chicks were given different Stevia leaf powder dosages. Four groups of Babylon's Modern Al-Bakri Hatchery chicks received different treatments for 28 days. Group 1 (control) got a conventional diet, while Groups 2, 3, and 4 received diets supplemented with 10 g/kg, 20 g/kg, and 30 g/kg Stevia leaf powder. Locally ground stevia was added to the diet. The study examined digestive enzyme levels, antioxidant activity, and meat quality in broiler chickens treated with varied Stevia leaf powder (STV) concentrations. The STV-treated groups had significantly higher amylase levels (p≤ 0.05) than the control group, with no significant variations across STV concentrations. The 30g/kg STV group had slightly increase in lipase levels, but otherwise no changes. Compared to other groups, the 20g/kg STV group had considerably greater antioxidant enzyme activity, including SOD, CAT, and GLUpx. Chickens treated with 10g/kg had higher antioxidant activity, but the group did not vary from control. STV supplementation reduced meat pH, which improves tenderness and shelf life, and slightly increased cooking loss. The 20g/kg STV group showed decreased drip loss, indicating greater water retention and meat quality.
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spelling doaj-art-6a2f66df48814a26a3ce4b549ee43d722025-08-20T03:09:58ZengCollege of Veterinary Medicine, University of Basrah, IraqBasrah Journal of Veterinary Research1813-84972410-84562024-12-0123421923110.23975/bjvr.2024.155119.1157185776Evaluation the Effect of Stevia Leaves Powder on Antioxidant, Digestive Enzyme and Meat Quality in Broiler ChickensZainab Ibrahim0Nameer Khudhair1Measem Ali2Department of Public Health , College of Veterinary Medicine, University of Basrah, Iraq.Department of Veterinary Public health, College of Veterinary Medicine, University of Basrah, Basrah, Iraq.Department of Public Health , College of Veterinary Medicine, University of Basrah, Iraqcommercial poultry farming is a rapidly growing sector. therefore, the study Aimed to evaluate the impact of stevia leaf powder on oxidative status and digestion and their reflection on meat quality parameters in broiler Chickens.Materials and methods From December 21, 2023, to January 17, 2024, 240 Ross broiler chicks were given different Stevia leaf powder dosages. Four groups of Babylon's Modern Al-Bakri Hatchery chicks received different treatments for 28 days. Group 1 (control) got a conventional diet, while Groups 2, 3, and 4 received diets supplemented with 10 g/kg, 20 g/kg, and 30 g/kg Stevia leaf powder. Locally ground stevia was added to the diet. The study examined digestive enzyme levels, antioxidant activity, and meat quality in broiler chickens treated with varied Stevia leaf powder (STV) concentrations. The STV-treated groups had significantly higher amylase levels (p≤ 0.05) than the control group, with no significant variations across STV concentrations. The 30g/kg STV group had slightly increase in lipase levels, but otherwise no changes. Compared to other groups, the 20g/kg STV group had considerably greater antioxidant enzyme activity, including SOD, CAT, and GLUpx. Chickens treated with 10g/kg had higher antioxidant activity, but the group did not vary from control. STV supplementation reduced meat pH, which improves tenderness and shelf life, and slightly increased cooking loss. The 20g/kg STV group showed decreased drip loss, indicating greater water retention and meat quality.https://bjvr.uobasrah.edu.iq/article_185776_cc2d013016a97409b59cf50000c00e10.pdfstevia leaves powderantioxidantdigestive enzymemeat qualitybroiler chickens
spellingShingle Zainab Ibrahim
Nameer Khudhair
Measem Ali
Evaluation the Effect of Stevia Leaves Powder on Antioxidant, Digestive Enzyme and Meat Quality in Broiler Chickens
Basrah Journal of Veterinary Research
stevia leaves powder
antioxidant
digestive enzyme
meat quality
broiler chickens
title Evaluation the Effect of Stevia Leaves Powder on Antioxidant, Digestive Enzyme and Meat Quality in Broiler Chickens
title_full Evaluation the Effect of Stevia Leaves Powder on Antioxidant, Digestive Enzyme and Meat Quality in Broiler Chickens
title_fullStr Evaluation the Effect of Stevia Leaves Powder on Antioxidant, Digestive Enzyme and Meat Quality in Broiler Chickens
title_full_unstemmed Evaluation the Effect of Stevia Leaves Powder on Antioxidant, Digestive Enzyme and Meat Quality in Broiler Chickens
title_short Evaluation the Effect of Stevia Leaves Powder on Antioxidant, Digestive Enzyme and Meat Quality in Broiler Chickens
title_sort evaluation the effect of stevia leaves powder on antioxidant digestive enzyme and meat quality in broiler chickens
topic stevia leaves powder
antioxidant
digestive enzyme
meat quality
broiler chickens
url https://bjvr.uobasrah.edu.iq/article_185776_cc2d013016a97409b59cf50000c00e10.pdf
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