Author/Authors :
Hajati, Hosna Department of Animal Science - Ferdowsi University of Mashhad, Mashhad, Iran , Hassanabadi, Ahmad Department of Animal Science - Ferdowsi University of Mashhad, Mashhad, Iran , Ahmadian, Frahang Agriculture Education Center of Mazandaran - Institute of Scientific Applied Higher Eduation of Jahad-e- Agriculture, Sari, Iran
Abstract :
Application of most antibiotic growth promoters as feed additives has been banned in a lot of countries due to
cross-resistance against pathogens and residues in tissues. Therefore, scientists are searching for alternatives to
antibiotics nowadays. Medicinal plant extracts are one of the alternatives that have anti-microbial and growth
promoting effect on poultry. In this paper, the benefits of using of medicinal plants such as Garlic (Allium
sativum L.), Cumin (Cuminum cyminum L.), Black Cumin (Nigella sativa L.), Wild Mint (Mentha longifolia L.),
Pumpkin (Cucurbita pepo L.), Thyme (Thymus vulgaris L.), Cinnamon (Cinnamomum zeylanicum Nees),
Chestnut (Castanea sativa Mill.) wood, Clove [Syzygium aromaticum (L.) Merr. & L.M.Perry], Yucca
Schidigera, Alfalfa (Medicago sativa L.), Turmeric (Curcuma longa L.), Sumac (Rhus coriaria L.), Common
mushroom [Agaricus bisporus (J.E.Lange) Emil J. Imbach], Grape (Vitis vinifera L.) seed, Goldthread (Coptis
chinensis Franch.), Mulberry leaf (Morus alba L.), and Honeysuckle (Lonicera japonica Thunb. ex Murray) on
poultry production are discussed.
Keywords :
Poultry , Growth promotion , Medicinal plant , Feed additive
