Author:
Ibrahim Youssef Badr,Abdulwahid Ammar Salah
Abstract
Abstract
This study was conducted to investigate the effect of different concentrations of xylo-oligosaccharides and chitosan on lipid profile and antioxidant capacity in broilers. A total of 165 old chickens were randomly divided into four groups and fed a basal diet supplemented with 1 g/kg chitosan, 1 g/kg xylo-oligosaccharides and mixed (0.5 + 0.5 g/kg chitosan and xylo-oligosaccharides), The study lasted 42 days with two phases. The results showed that dietary supplementation with chitosan, xylo-oligosaccharides or mixed had no significant effect on glucose, triglycerides and high-density lipoprotein. Adding Xylo-oligosaccharides and Chitosan to the diet reduces the cholesterol levels compared to the other groups. Compared to the control group, there was a non-significant difference between the xylo-oligosaccharides and the chitosan group. In summary, xylo-oligosaccharides and chitosan added to or mixed with the diet can reduce cholesterol and antioxidant capacity improve the broiler.