Review Article | Poultry Science
Beneficial Effects of Dietary Allium sativum (Garlic) Supplementation on Health and Production of Poultry: A Mini-Review
Deepak Chandran, Talha Bin Emran, Firzan Nainu, Khan Sharun, Manoj Kumar, Saikat Mitra, Sandip Chakraborty, Ranjan K. Mohapatra, Hardeep Singh Tuli and Kuldeep DhamaDepartment of Veterinary Sciences and Animal Husbandry, Amrita School of Agricultural Sciences, Amrita Vishwa Vidyapeetham University, Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu, India – 642109
Published in the Indian Veterinary Journal May 2022 : 99 (5) - pages 19 to 26(Received: , Accepted: )
Abstract
Poultry is the most important source of animal protein in the world, and it is also one of the largest users of antibiotics as growth promoters.Medicinal properties of Allium sativum (Garlic) have been recognised since ancient times. The emergence of multi-drug resistant diseases in poultry is linked to antibiotic use in poultry feed. Therefore,garlic as a feed additive can enhance poultry production. Organosulfur compounds, polyphenols, saponins, fructans, and fructooligosaccharides are some of the bioactive chemicals found in garlic, which have shown proven physiological effects in poultry such as antioxidant, antibacterial, antiviral, immunostimulatory, intestinal homeostasis, and cholesterol-lowering activities. This article highlights the beneficial applications of garlic as a feed additive in poultry, its effects on growth performance, illness prevention, gastrointestinal and immunological regulation for safeguarding health of birds.
Key Words: Allium sativum, antibiotic resistance, poultry production, physiological implications