Effects of olive extract on performance, intestinal function and gut microbiota in broiler chickens

Dear colleagues,

This week we have chosen an article that shows the positive effects of olive extracts in animal nutrition.

Olives are the fruit of olive trees, a type of tree exposed to a hot, dry climate and high levels of solar radiation. As a result, olive trees produce some of the most powerful natural antioxidant molecules known, such as hydroxytyrosol and oleanolic acid, to neutralise the free radicals created as a result of this harsh environment.

In this article, we will see how olive extracts can improve the growth of broiler chickens, achieving the same results as a diet containing monensin.

The positive results of olive extracts appear to be due to powerful antioxidant molecules (triterpenes and polyphenols), which, like almost all natural antioxidants, have good anti-inflammatory properties.

Olive extracts are therefore emerging as a valuable ally against oxidative stress in animal production, whether caused by heat stress, chronic diseases or fast-growing breeds that are highly sensitive to stress.

Enjoy the article.