Effect of dietary inclusion of artichoke (Cynara scolymus) leaf powder and astaxanthin on productive performance, hematological and biochemical profiles, hepatic and antioxidant enzyme activities, and gut microbiota in broiler chickens.

ABSTRACT: Recognizing the growing demand for sustainable and natural alternatives in poultry production, this study evaluated the effects of dietary inclusion of artichoke (Cynara scolymus) leaf powder (ALP) and astaxanthin on growth performance, hematological and biochemical profiles, hepatic and antioxidant enzyme activities, and gut microbiota in broiler chickens. A total of 1,080 one-day-old Ross 308 broiler chicks were randomly assigned to nine dietary treatments (six replicates each) for 35 days: a control diet (T1) received basal diet without additives; T2 and T3: 60 and 120 mg astaxanthin/kg feed; T4 and T5: 1 and 2 g ALP/kg feed; T6: 60 mg astaxanthin + 1 g ALP/kg feed; T7: 60 mg astaxanthin + 2 g ALP/kg feed; T8: 120 mg astaxanthin + 1 g ALP/kg feed; T9: 120 mg astaxanthin + 2 g ALP/kg fee

SUBMITTER: Nasser SN 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12551905 | biostudies-literature | 2025

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature