Aditivos fitogênicos na alimentação de aves comerciais

Abstract

The inappropriate use of antimicrobials in animal diets has been worrying researchers, government authorities linked to public health and the consumer market in terms of the possibility of antimicrobial residues or metabolites in the final product such as meat and eggs, in addition to possible bacterial resistance. In this sense, it is necessary to discuss this issue in the area of alternative additives to replace conventional antimicrobials in chicken diets. Therefore, several options have emerged, such as probiotics, probiotics, organic acids and enzymes. However, for there to be new possibilities in diets without the use of growth promoters, it is necessary to search for new technologies in order to overcome the bad effects on the performance of animals and their health. Based on these data, the objective was to carry out a literature review on phytogenic additives in broiler and laying chicken diets as an alternative to conventional antimicrobial growth promoters.