Volume 9 Issue 2

Lactate dehydrogenase activities, performance indices, Immunity and Histopathological assessment of Broiler birds fed with varying concentrations of Taurine-supplemented diets

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Abstract
The study aimed to evaluate the effects of taurine supplementation on the performance, muscle lactate dehydrogenase (LDH) activities,
immunity, and histological evaluation of broiler chicks. One hundred and seventy-five one-day-old un-sexed broiler birds were divided
into five treatment groups with varying levels of taurine supplementation (0.00 % to 0.04 %) in their diets. The experiment lasted 49
days, during which the birds were vaccinated as required. Results showed that LDH activities in serum, breast, and thigh muscles did
not significantly differ between the control group and birds supplemented with 0.01 % to 0.04 % taurine. Similarly, there were no
significant differences in weight gain and feed conversion ratio between birds fed the control diet and those supplemented with 0.01 %
taurine. However, carcass yield increased significantly in all treated groups compared to the control. Immunoglobulin A concentrations
increased significantly at 0.04 % taurine supplementation, while Immunoglobulin G concentrations decreased at the same level of
supplementation. No significant changes were observed in the pH of breast and thigh muscles, and histological assessment of organs
showed no notable differences across groups. In conclusion, taurine supplementation had no adverse effects on LDH activities, growth
performance, immunity, or organ histology in broiler birds. These findings suggest that taurine can be safely used as a dietary
supplement in broiler production without compromising bird health or performance.

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