Phytogenic compounds with antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties are currently discussed as promising complementary agents in prevention and treatment of inflammatory bowel disease (IBD). Our study aimed to evaluate possible protective and curative effects of broccoli extract (BE) and of the essential oils of turmeric (Cuo), thyme (To), and rosemary (Ro) in a rat model with a mild dextran...

Phytogenic agents have traditionally been used by herbalists and indigenous healers for the prevention and treatment of peptic ulcer. This article reviews the anti-acid/anti-peptic, gastro-protective and/or anti-ulcer properties of the most commonly employed herbal medicines and their identified active constituents. Botanical compounds with anti-ulcer activity include flavonoids (i.e. quercetin...

The trehalase enzyme of Rhizoctonia solani is the target site for validamycin, a common fungicide used controlling sheath blight disease rice. However, rampant use validamycin has resulted in emergence resistance necessitating search newer molecules. Thus, molecular docking analysis was carried out to screen phytogenic compounds with high inhibitory effect. 3-dimensional structure protein gener...

The aim of the study was to investigate the effects of a standardized mixture of a commercial blend of phytogenic feed additives containing 5% carvacrol, 3% cinnamaldehyde, and 2% capsicum on utilization of dietary energy and performance in broiler chickens. Four experimental diets were offered to the birds from 7 to 21 d of age. These included 2 basal control diets based on either wheat or mai...

Skeletal muscle growth in livestock impacts meat quantity and quality. Concerns arise because certain feed additives, like beta-agonists, may affect food safety. is a specialized tissue consisting of nondividing multinucleated fibers. Myostatin (MSTN), protein specific to skeletal muscle, secreted functions as negative regulator mass by inhibiting the proliferation differentiation myoblasts. To...

In cattle, proper rumen functioning and digestion are intimately linked to chewing behavior. Yet, high grain feeding impairs activity, increasing the risk of subacute ruminal acidosis dysfermentation. This study aimed screen 9 different phytogenic compounds for their potential modulate meal size, rumino-reticular short-chain fatty acids (SCFA), pH during consumption in a first daily shortly the...

Phytogenic feed additives are plant-derived products used in poultry feeding to improve overall performance of broilers. In this study, 588 one day-old Cobb 500 chicks were fed one of four diets and housed on either dirty or clean litter for 3wks. Treatments included: Group I: commercial diet with no additive and housed on clean litter; Group II: commercial diet with no additive and housed on d...

Plants emit a diverse array of phytogenic volatile organic compounds (VOCs). The production and emission of VOCs has been an important area of research for decades. However, recent research has revealed the importance of VOC catabolism by plants and VOC degradation in the atmosphere for plant growth and survival. Specifically, VOC catabolism and degradation have implications for plant C balance...

Sustainable intensification involves maintaining ecosystem balance and increasing productivity per animal unit area. Phytogenic additives can be used as an alternative to achieve sustainable intensification. Tannins are phenolic compounds present in plants that classified according their chemical structure into hydrolyzable condensed compounds. When added ruminant diets, tannins exert effects o...