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. 2018 Jul 28;17(1):177.
doi: 10.1186/s12944-018-0820-7.

Does supplemental zeolite (clinoptilolite) affect growth performance, meat texture, oxidative stress and production of polyunsaturated fatty acid of Turkey poults?

Emna Hcini  1 , Ahlem Ben Slima  1 , Imen Kallel  1 , Sonia Zormati  1 , Al Ibrahim Traore  2 , Radhouane Gdoura  1
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Does supplemental zeolite (clinoptilolite) affect growth performance, meat texture, oxidative stress and production of polyunsaturated fatty acid of Turkey poults?

Emna Hcini et al. Lipids Health Dis. .

Abstract

Background: Following the ban on the use of growth factors, the use of zeolite in poultry feed could be a solution to obtain healthier food products that are more demanded by the consumer.

Methods: Zeolite (Clinoptilolite) was added to turkey male and female feed at concentrations 1% or 2% and was evaluated for its effectiveness on performance of the production. The turkeys were given free and continuous access to a nutritionally non-limiting diet (in meal form) that was either a basal diet or a 'Zeolite supplemented-diet' (the basal diet supplemented with clinoptilolite at a level of 1% or 2%).

Results: It was found that adding zeolite in the turkey diet had a positive effect on growth performance and increased weight gain compared to the control. In addition, zeolite treatment had a positive effect on oxidative stress and organoleptic parameters that were measured. It was found that adding zeolite in the turkey diet reduced the MDA level in the liver and in the meat, as compared to the control. Quality of meat was measured as a significantly increase (p < 0.05) in pH for male meat, indicated that the zeolite could maintain the quality of longer period. The adding of zeolite in the turkey diet increased level of polyunsaturated fatty acid.

Conclusion: This study showed the significance of using zeolite, as a feed additive for turkey, as part of a comprehensive program to improve growth performance and oxidative stress parameters and to increase level of polyunsaturated fatty acid on the turkey body.

Keywords: Organoleptic parameters; Oxydative stress; Polyunsaturated fatty acid; Weight of Turkey; Zeolite.

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Effect of zeolite addition on textural parameters of thigh muscle female. a: chewiness, b: hardness, c:elasticity
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Effect of zeolite addition on textural parameters of thigh muscle male. a: chewiness, b: hardness, c:elasticity
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