Wood vinegar as a natural alternative to antibiotics: Effects on cecal microbiota, antioxidant status, and nutrient digestibility in broiler chickens

Wood vinegar as a natural alternative to antibiotics: Effects on cecal microbiota, antioxidant status, and nutrient digestibility in broiler chickens

Background and Aim: Antibiotic resistance has spurred interest in alternative feed additives for poultry. Wood vinegar (WV), a by-product of plant pyrolysis, contains bioactive compounds with antioxidant and antimicrobial properties. This study aimed to evaluate the effects of WV supplementation thr...

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Main Authors: Sola Samson Emmanuel, Teck Chwen Loh, Hooi Ling Foo, Henny Akit, Muhamad Faris Ab Aziz, Eric Lim Teik Chung
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Veterinary World 2025-07-01
Series:Veterinary World
Subjects:
antibiotic alternative
antioxidant enzymes
broiler chickens
cecal microbiota
nutrient digestibility
volatile fatty acids
wood vinegar
Online Access:https://www.veterinaryworld.org/Vol.18/July-2025/12.pdf
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