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Impacts of algae supplements (Arthrospira & Chlorella) on growth, nutrient variables, intestinal efficacy, and antioxidants in New Zealand white rabbits

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El Basuini, Mohammed F., Khattab, Ahmed A. A., Hafsa, Salma H. Abu, Teiba, Islam I., Elkassas, Nabila E. M., El-Bilawy, Emad H., Dawood, Mahmoud A. O., Atia, Safaa Elsayed Salah·2023·Scientific Reports

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An 8-week trial to examine the impacts of Arthrospira platensis and Chlorella vulgaris on the growth, nutrient aspects, intestinal efficacy, and antioxidants of 75 New Zealand white male rabbits (initial body weight = 665.93 ± 15.18 g). Herein the study was designed in one-way ANOVA to compare the effects of the two algae species with two levels of supplementations in the feeds of New Zealand white rabbits. The rabbits were divided into five groups (n = 15/group), where the first group was allocated as the control group (Ctrl) while the second and third groups received A. platensis at 300 or 500 mg/kg diet (Ap300 or Ap500). The fourth and fifth groups fed C. vulgaris at 300 or 500 mg/kg diet (Ch300 or Ch500). The basal diet rabbits exhibited the lowest values of weight, lipase, protease, and the highest feed conversion ratio, which improved noticeably with algae addition, particularly with Ap500, Ch300, and Ch500. All tested groups showed normal intestinal structure. Amylase potency, hematological indicators, and serum biochemistry revealed non-significant variation except for a higher serum total protein and lower total cholesterol in algal groups. The best GPx existed in groups fed algal diets, while favorable SOD and CAT efficiency occurred at the higher level of Arthrospira and both levels of Chlorella. In conclusion, incorporating Arthrospira or Chlorella in the diet of New Zealand white rabbits improved performance, nutrient utilization, intestinal efficacy, and antioxidants. Arthrospira (Ap500) and Chlorella (Ch300 or Ch500) have almost the same beneficial effect on rabbit performance.

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El Basuini, M. F., Khattab, A. A. A., Hafsa, S. H. A., Teiba, I. I., Elkassas, N. E. M., El-Bilawy, E. H., Dawood, M. A. O., & Atia, S. E. S.
Affiliations
  • Tanta University (EG)
  • City of Scientific Research and Technological Applications (EG)
  • Agricultural Research Center (EG)
  • King Salman International University (EG)
  • Kafrelsheikh University (EG)
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Scientific Reports
Published
2023-05-16
Volume
13
Issue
1
Pages
7891-7891
ISSN
2045-2322 (ISSN-L)
OpenAlex
W4376871653
Cited by
27
References
49
Citations by year
2026: 7 · 2025: 11 · 2024: 6 · 2023: 3
FWCI
4.72
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journal article
Language
en
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  • Greater South Information System
Funders
  • Science and Technology Development Fund (STDF)
  • Tanta University
Topics
  • Life Sciences › Agricultural and Biological Sciences › Animal Science and Zoology › Rabbits: Nutrition, Reproduction, Health
  • Life Sciences › Agricultural and Biological Sciences › Animal Science and Zoology › Animal Nutrition and Physiology
  • Life Sciences › Agricultural and Biological Sciences › Aquatic Science › Aquaculture Nutrition and Growth
Keywords
Spirulina platensis, Chlorella vulgaris, rabbit growth performance, feed conversion ratio, intestinal enzymes, antioxidant enzymes, glutathione peroxidase, superoxide dismutase, catalase, serum biochemistry, hematological parameters, nutrient utilization, New Zealand White rabbits
MeSH terms
Animals, Animal Feed, Antioxidants, Diet, Lagomorpha, Male, Rabbits, Dietary Supplements, Chlorella vulgaris, Spirulina

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