Effects of Paper Mulberry (Broussonetia papyrifera) Leaf Extract on Growth Performance and Fecal Microflora of Weaned Piglets
Joint Authors
Yin, Yulong
Chen, Guoshun
Chai, Mingjie
Shui, Shengzhang
Su, Yingyu
Wu, Hongbin
Sui, Xiaodong
Wang, Dong
Source
Issue
Vol. 2020, Issue 2020 (31 Dec. 2020), pp.1-12, 12 p.
Publisher
Hindawi Publishing Corporation
Publication Date
2020-11-18
Country of Publication
Egypt
No. of Pages
12
Main Subjects
Abstract EN
The paper mulberry (Broussonetia papyrifera) leaf is rich in alkaloids and flavonoids, which has high medicinal and feeding value.
We aimed to analyze the effects of B.
papyrifera leaf extract on growth performance, antioxidant capacity, immune functions, and fecal microflora of weaned piglets.
Thirty healthy, 28-day-old piglets were randomly assigned to three groups and fed with a basal diet supplemented with 0, 150, and 300 g/t B.
papyrifera leaf extract for 42 days (control group, group I, and group II) separately.
The result revealed that the final weight of piglets in group II was higher than the other groups, and the diarrhea rate in this group was 62.9% lower than in the control group.
The feed conversion ratio in group I was significantly lower than the other two groups.
Higher blood urine nitrogen concentration was noted in group II, higher glutathione peroxidase and catalase in group II, higher superoxide dismutase in the control group, and higher immune globulins (Ig) IgG, IgA, and IgM in group II.
There was no significant difference in community richness and community diversity among the three groups of fecal samples.
The relative level of Roseburia was higher in groups I and II, while Lactobacillus was higher in the control group.
In conclusion, supplementation with B.
papyrifera leaf extract at a certain dosage can increase growth performance and antioxidant capacity of weaned piglets, reduce the occurrence of diarrhea, enhance immune functions and disease resistance, and affect the composition of fecal microflora.
American Psychological Association (APA)
Chen, Guoshun& Shui, Shengzhang& Chai, Mingjie& Wang, Dong& Su, Yingyu& Wu, Hongbin…[et al.]. 2020. Effects of Paper Mulberry (Broussonetia papyrifera) Leaf Extract on Growth Performance and Fecal Microflora of Weaned Piglets. BioMed Research International،Vol. 2020, no. 2020, pp.1-12.
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Modern Language Association (MLA)
Chen, Guoshun…[et al.]. Effects of Paper Mulberry (Broussonetia papyrifera) Leaf Extract on Growth Performance and Fecal Microflora of Weaned Piglets. BioMed Research International No. 2020 (2020), pp.1-12.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-1135954
American Medical Association (AMA)
Chen, Guoshun& Shui, Shengzhang& Chai, Mingjie& Wang, Dong& Su, Yingyu& Wu, Hongbin…[et al.]. Effects of Paper Mulberry (Broussonetia papyrifera) Leaf Extract on Growth Performance and Fecal Microflora of Weaned Piglets. BioMed Research International. 2020. Vol. 2020, no. 2020, pp.1-12.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-1135954
Data Type
Journal Articles
Language
English
Notes
Includes bibliographical references
Record ID
BIM-1135954