Title of article
Humic acid as a feed additive in poultry diets: a review
Author/Authors
Arif ، M. - University of Sargodha , Arif ، M. - University of Sargodha , Alagaany ، M. - Zagazig University , Alagaany ، M. - Zagazig University , El-Hack ، Abd - Zagazig University , El-Hack ، Abd - Zagazig University , Saeed ، M. - Northwest A F University , Saeed ، M. - Northwest A F University , Arain ، M. A. - Northwest A F University , Arain ، M. A. - Northwest A F University , Elnesr ، S. S. - Fayoum University , Elnesr ، S. S. - Fayoum University
Pages
6
From page
167
To page
172
Abstract
Many studies tested different feed additives, among these additives, humic substances (HS) have been used in livestock and poultry diets. Humic substances commonly present in nature as they are created from the organic matter decomposition, and are normally found in the soil and natural water. Active components of HS consist of humic acid (HA), humus, ulmic acid, fulvic acid, humin and certain microelements. Humic acid is widely used as an alternative growth promoter for antibiotics in improving poultry performance and health. Moreover, supplementation of a commercial substance as a source of HS through the drinking water or diet improved the feed consumption, feed efficiency and weight gain of broiler chickens, and also improved egg weight, egg mass, and egg production of laying hens. This review describes the useful applications and recent facets of HA including its modes of action and various valuable uses in improving the production and health safeguarding of livestock and poultry.
Keywords
Growth promoter , Health , Humic acid , Performance , Poultry
Journal title
Iranian Journal of Veterinary Research (IJVR)
Serial Year
2019
Journal title
Iranian Journal of Veterinary Research (IJVR)
Record number
2460591
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