Role of dietary zinc in heat-stressed poultry: A review

Sahin K., Sahin N., Kucuk O., HAYIRLI A., Prasad A. S.

POULTRY SCIENCE, cilt.88, sa.10, ss.2176-2183, 2009 (SCI-Expanded) identifier identifier identifier

  • Yayın Türü: Makale / Derleme
  • Cilt numarası: 88 Sayı: 10
  • Basım Tarihi: 2009
  • Doi Numarası: 10.3382/ps.2008-00560
  • Dergi Adı: POULTRY SCIENCE
  • Derginin Tarandığı İndeksler: Science Citation Index Expanded (SCI-EXPANDED), Scopus
  • Sayfa Sayıları: ss.2176-2183
  • Anahtar Kelimeler: heat stress, zinc, poultry, SUPPLEMENTAL VITAMIN-E, BROILER-CHICKENS, LIPID-PEROXIDATION, MINERAL CONCENTRATIONS, IMMUNE-RESPONSE, LAYING HENS, ENVIRONMENTAL TEMPERATURES, RESPIRATORY ALKALOSIS, IMPROVES PERFORMANCE, EGGSHELL QUALITY
  • Atatürk Üniversitesi Adresli: Evet

Özet

High ambient temperatures compromise performance and productivity through reducing feed intake and decreasing nutrient utilization, growth rate, egg production, egg quality, and feed efficiency, which lead to economic losses in poultry. Environmental stress also leads to oxidative stress associated with a reduced antioxidant status in the bird in vivo, as reflected by increased oxidative damage and lowered plasma concentrations of antioxidant vitamins (e. g., vitamins E, A, and C) and minerals (e. g., Zn). Zinc has an important role in numerous biological processes in avian and mammalian species. For instance, Zn is an essential component of many enzymes, and it has both structural and catalytic functions in metalloenzymes. Furthermore, dietary Zn is required for normal immune function as well as proper skeletal development and maintenance. One of the most important functions of Zn is related to its antioxidant role and its participation in the antioxidant defense system. This work compiles past and present information about the role of Zn in heat-stressed poultry health.