L'industrie avicole se transforme actuellement vers une utilisation réduite des promoteurs de croissance antibiotiques (AGP) en raison des préoccupations accrues concernant le développement de bactéries résistantes aux antibiotiques et le transfert de résidus d'AGP dans la viande et les oeufs. Les additifs phytogènes étant naturels, non toxiques, sans résidus et facilement disponibles, ils sont le premier choix pour remplacer les AGP dans la production de volaille. L'ajwain(Trachyspermum ammi aussi appelé Carum copticum, Trachyspermum copticum) est une plante médicinale qui...

Phytogenic additives are considered as one of the possible alternatives to Antibiotic growth promoters (AGP) in poultry production. Phytogenics are a group of natural growth promoters (NGP) used as feed additives and are derived from herbs, spices or other plants. Cinnamon (Cinnamomum cassia) commonly known as "dalchini" is one of the oldest medicinal plants and widely used as condiment in India. It is known to possess appetite and digestion stimulant properties. It also serves as a good mouth freshener. Many essential oils have been isolated from the cinnamon like cinnamic acid,...

Poultry industry is currently transforming towards decreased use of Antibiotic Growth Promoters (AGPs) due to increased concerns regarding development of antibiotic resistant bacteria and transfer of residues of AGPs in meat and eggs. Phytogenic additives being natural, non-toxic, residue free and their easy availability make them first choice as alternate to AGPs in poultry production. Ajwain (Trachyspermum ammi also called Carum copticum, Trachyspermum copticum) is a medicinal plant that belongs to family Apiaceae. Ajwain seeds are used extensively for medicinal purposes as a digestive...