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Effects of N-acetylcysteine on the energy status and antioxidant capacity in heart and liver of cold-stressed broilers
- Source :
- Asian-Australasian Journal of Animal Sciences, Vol 33, Iss 9, Pp 1444-1454 (2020)
- Publication Year :
- 2020
- Publisher :
- Asian-Australasian Association of Animal Production Societies, 2020.
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Abstract
- Objective Cold stress induces oxidative damage and impairs energy status of broilers. N-acetylcysteine (NAC) exhibits antioxidant properties and modulates energy metabolism of animals. This study was conducted to investigate the effects of NAC on energy status and antioxidant capacity of heart and liver in the cold-stressed broilers. Methods The experiment consisted of 4 treatments in a 2×2 factorial arrangement with two diets (basal diet or plus 0.1% NAC) and two ambient temperatures (thermoneutral [conventional ambient temperature] or cold stress [10°C±1°C during days 15 to 42]). Results No ascites were seen in cold-stressed broilers. NAC did not attenuate the impaired growth performance of stressed birds. However, NAC decreased plasma asparagine but increased aspartate levels in cold-stressed birds (p
Details
- Language :
- English
- ISSN :
- 10112367 and 19765517
- Volume :
- 33
- Issue :
- 9
- Database :
- Directory of Open Access Journals
- Journal :
- Asian-Australasian Journal of Animal Sciences
- Publication Type :
- Academic Journal
- Accession number :
- edsdoj.4ac6502a7478caffa74405c606822
- Document Type :
- article
- Full Text :
- https://doi.org/10.5713/ajas.19.0542