The effect of a combination of #226;(1-3) D-Glucan and Propionibacterium granulosum on productive performance and immune modulation of immunocompromised and non-immunocompromised broiler chickens

Aim: The effect of a specific combination of a soluble â (1-3) D-Glucan and Propionibacterium granulosum (Betamune®) was investigated on productive performance, immune response and immune dysfunction caused by cyclophosphamide (CP) in broiler chickens. Materials and Methods: Three...

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Published in:Veterinary World 2013-02, Vol.6 (1.000), p.31-38
Main Authors: A. M. Atta, M. A. Elmenawey, H. B.Gharib, M. H. H. Awaad, Wafaa A. Abd El-Ghany, A. A. Nada
Format: Article
Language:English
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chickens
cyclophosphamide
Propionibacterium granulosum
â (1-3) D-Glucan
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Summary:Aim: The effect of a specific combination of a soluble â (1-3) D-Glucan and Propionibacterium granulosum (Betamune®) was investigated on productive performance, immune response and immune dysfunction caused by cyclophosphamide (CP) in broiler chickens. Materials and Methods: Three hundred and sixty one-day-old broiler chicks were randomly allocated into four groups for 5 weeks. Betamune® supplementation of 0.25 ml / L drinking water (presence or absence) for the first 7 days of age and CP (presence or absence) subcutaneous inoculation with 4 mg / chick for the first 3 days of life was done. Results: Treatment of broiler chicks with Betamune® improved productive performance variables as compared with the blank control birds, where there were 10 points less in cumulative feed conversion ratio and significant increase (P
ISSN:0972-8988
2231-0916
DOI:10.5455/vetworld.2013.31-38