Clove (Syzygium aromaticum): Alternative Antibiotic Growth Promoter for Broiler: A Review
Clove (Syzygium aromaticum): Alternative Antibiotic Growth Promoter for Broiler: A Review
Yusri Sapsuha1*, Nur Sjafani1, Suryati Tjokrodiningrat2
ABSTRACT
Antibiotics Growth Promoter (AGP) is officially banned as a supplement for broiler feed due to an increase in harmful bacteria and causing antibiotic residues in meat which has implications for stunted growth performance and increased health problems in broiler farms. Herbal products have been proposed for use in broiler production in order to maintain health and maximize the growth potential of modern broilers. The performance of broiler chickens is focused on maximizing performance parameters, i.e., fast chicken growth with low feed consumption, and with optimal health status. This study provides an in-depth review of the use of cloves in feed to improve broiler chicken production performance and health. In conclusion, cloves contain bioactive substances that can be used to improve broiler chicken performance and health. Administration of appropriate dose is believed to replace the role of AGP, which is currently prohibited from its use in broiler chicken feed.
Keywords | AGP, Broiler, Cloves, Health status, Performance
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March 2023
Vol. 11, Iss. 3, Pages 355-516
