Using Artemia Parthenogenetica Powder in Broiler Diets on Some Physiological and Oxidation Indicators

Abstract

This study aimed to partial replacement of artemia powder with different protein concentrate levels in broiler diets on selected physiological and oxidation indicators. Two hundred and forty, one-day-old Ross 308 chicks were distributed to four levels of Artemia powder replacement: T1 (0%), T2 (0.5%), T3 (1%), and T4 (1.5%). Results of Statistical analysis showed no significant changes in most blood physiological indicators at 21 days of age across all treatments. However, albumin levels decreased in T3, while globulin decreased in T4 -compared to T1. Blood urea levels significantly increased with higher replacement, with T3 and T4 showing the highest values at 21 days. At 35 days of age, T2, T3, and T4 demonstrated clear positive changes in several biochemical indicators. Replacement resulted in a significant decrease in some lipid profile and protein levels at 35 days compared to T1, while no changes were observed in cholesterol, glucose, albumin, globulin ratio, uric acid, urea, creatinine, aspartate aminotransferase, or alanine aminotransferase. Additionally, a significant increase was observed in high-density lipoprotein levels and alkaline phosphatase activity. There was a substantial rise in certain oxidative stress markers, specifically glutathione, superoxide dismutase, and glutathione peroxidase, with no differences in catalase and malondialdehyde at 35 days. Furthermore, intestinal villus length was unaffected by replacement, while crypt depth significantly increased with supplementation at the end of the experiment. The results indicate that partial replacement of Artemia powder up to a level of 1.5% can be used as a safe food substitute, with potential biochemical and physiological benefits.