Overview of the Effects of Bee Pollen on the Intestinal Microbiota and Productive Performance in Broiler Chickens
Keywords:
Honeybee (Apis mellifera), Pollen, Poultry, Performance indices, Growth parameters, Apiculture.Abstract
Bee pollen is a natural substances which honeybees (Apis genus) produce, currently showing rising potential as feed additives for broiler chicken nutrition. The aim of the present overview is to summarise the recent studies about bee-derived product such as bee pollen and its chemical composition, effects on the gastrointestinal system, and the productive characteristics of broiler chicken during feed trials. Reviewed studies indicated that adding pollen at concentrations between 0.5% to 2 % (5 to 20 g/kg) in the diet offers a richness of protective bioactive compounds that exhibit antioxidant, antimicrobial, and anti-inflammatory capacities together with natural multivitamin-rich contents found in bee pollen. Many studies from the literature illustrate how bee pollen supported intestinal health by improving the populations of beneficial bacteria, namely Lactobacillus populations and gut structures, favouring enhanced nutrient absorption. Different studies have been reported that dietary interventions showed positive effects on blood biochemical parameters, impacted growth performance as well as improved meat quality and feed conversion ratio. In conclusion, this review documented that bee pollen demonstrated beneficial potential as supplements in poultry nutrition, paving the way towards healthier meat production from broiler chicken, that prioritizes sustainable poultry farming.
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