Dietary Quercetin for Enhanced Broiler Performance- A Review
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Authors
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Utkarsh Kumar Tripathi
Assistant Professor
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Anshuman Kumar
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Anuradha Kumari
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Satish Pathak
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Manish Kumar
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Vipin Maurya
Keywords:
Antioxidant, Broiler chicken, Gut microbiota, Poultry feed additives, QuercetinAbstract
Quercetin, a naturally occurring flavonoid, has received attention for its potential benefits in chicken nutrition due to its antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, and gut-health-promoting qualities. This review summarizes current research on quercetin supplementation in broiler chickens, focusing on its implications on growth performance, immunological response, gut health, and meat quality. Quercetin has been shown in studies to improve body weight increase, feed conversion efficiency, and nutrient absorption while also reducing oxidative stress by upregulating antioxidant enzymes like superoxide dismutase and glutathione peroxidase. Furthermore, it aids immunological regulation by lowering inflammatory cytokines and increasing disease resistance. Quercetin also improves gut microbiota composition and shape, resulting in greater digestive health. Furthermore, it enhances meat quality by lowering lipid peroxidation, improving texture, and increasing shelf life. Findings indicate quercetin as a possible natural alternative to antibiotics in broiler diets, which aligns with the growing need for sustainable, antibiotic-free poultry production. However, additional research is needed to enhance its bioavailability, administration approaches, and long-term effects in commercial applications. Future research should focus on improving its bioavailability and determining its economic viability in large-scale commercial applications.
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