Use of Licorice in poultry nutrition

Document Type : Scientific-Extensional Article

Authors

1 Ph.D. Student of Poultry Nutrition, Department of Animal Science, Faculty of Agriculture at the Urmia University, West Azerbaijan, Urmia, Iran

2 M.Sc. Student of Poultry Nutrition, Department of Animal Science, Faculty of Agriculture at the Urmia University, West Azerbaijan, Urmia, Iran

Abstract

Supplementation of livestock and poultry diets with medicinal plants containing bioactive components has shown promising reports as natural feed supplements. These additives are able to promote growth performance and improve feed efficiency, nutrient digestion, antioxidant status, immunological indices, and poultry health. The major problem of the poultry industry is the epidemiological diseases, mainly confined to the respiratory, digestive, and immune systems. Licorice is among the oldest and most widely known medicinal plants in the world. Licorice has certain bioactive components such as flavonoids and glycyrrhizin. The roots of this herb contain 1 to 9% glycyrrhizin, which has many pharmacological properties such as antioxidant, antiviral, anti-infective, and anti-inflammatory properties. Licorice extracts have a positive effect on the treatment of high-prevalence diseases such as the immune system, liver, and lung diseases. Moreover, Licorice extracts supplementation in poultry diets plays a significant role in their productive performance by enhancing organ development and stimulating digestion and appetite. Along with its growth-promoting effects, licorice has detoxifying, antioxidant, antimicrobial, anti-inflammatory, and other health benefits in poultry. This review describes the beneficial applications and recent aspects of the Licorice herb, including its chemical composition and role in safeguarding poultry health.

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