Study on the Effects of Dandelion Ultrafine Powder on the Production Performance and Intestinal Microbiota of Broiler Chickens.
- 1College of Agricultural Science and Technology, Shandong Agriculture and Engineering University, Jinan 250100, China.
- 2Tianjin Key Laboratory of Agricultural Animal Breeding and Healthy Husbandry, College of Animal Science and Veterinary Medicine, Tianjin Agricultural University, Tianjin 300392, China.
- 3Wenshang Animal Husbandry and Veterinary Development Center, Wenshang 272500, China.
Abstract
This study aimed to investigate the effects of dietary supplementation with dandelion superfine powder (DSFP) on the growth performance, organ indices, intestinal length, antioxidant parameters, cecal microbiota and economic benefits of broilers, so as to determine its optimal dosage. A total of 240 one-day-old ROSS broilers were randomly allocated into four groups fed basal diets supplemented with 0%, 0.5%, 1% and 3% DSFP, respectively. The results showed that medium-dose (1%) DSFP significantly increased the overall ADG and average daily feed intake, elevated duodenal length, and improved serum GSH-Px activity of broilers. Microbiological analysis revealed that 1% DSFP was associated with changes in the cecal microbiota structure and tended to increase the relative abundance of Firmicutes and potential short-chain fatty acid-producing bacteria. Economically, the medium-dose group achieved the highest gross profit per broiler. In conclusion, dietary supplementation with 1% DSFP can effectively improve growth performance and was associated with favorable changes in certain intestinal microbial indicators, leading to superior economic benefits, and it represents the appropriate dosage for broiler production.
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BibTeX
@article{tao2026study,
title = {{Study on the Effects of Dandelion Ultrafine Powder on the Production Performance and Intestinal Microbiota of Broiler Chickens.}},
author = {Qingshu Tao and Ziqi Chen and Haifang Liu and Shuqing Li and Jian Ma and Jiaping Zhou and Yun Yan and Yingqi Liu and Yong Wang},
journal = {Animals : an open access journal from MDPI},
year = {2026},
month = oct,
doi = {10.3390/ani16203264},
url = {https://europepmc.org/article/MED/42939194},
note = {CC BY},
}
RIS
TY - JOUR
TI - Study on the Effects of Dandelion Ultrafine Powder on the Production Performance and Intestinal Microbiota of Broiler Chickens.
AU - Qingshu Tao
AU - Ziqi Chen
AU - Haifang Liu
AU - Shuqing Li
AU - Jian Ma
AU - Jiaping Zhou
AU - Yun Yan
AU - Yingqi Liu
AU - Yong Wang
PY - 2026
DA - 2026/10/16
JO - Animals : an open access journal from MDPI
DO - 10.3390/ani16203264
UR - https://europepmc.org/article/MED/42939194
AB - This study aimed to investigate the effects of dietary supplementation with dandelion superfine powder (DSFP) on the growth performance, organ indices, intestinal length, antioxidant parameters, cecal microbiota and economic benefits of broilers, so as to determine its optimal dosage. A total of 240 one-day-old ROSS broilers were randomly allocated into four groups fed basal diets supplemented with 0%, 0.5%, 1% and 3% DSFP, respectively. The results showed that medium-dose (1%) DSFP significantly increased the overall ADG and average daily feed intake, elevated duodenal length, and improved serum GSH-Px activity of broilers. Microbiological analysis revealed that 1% DSFP was associated with changes in the cecal microbiota structure and tended to increase the relative abundance of Firmicutes and potential short-chain fatty acid-producing bacteria. Economically, the medium-dose group achieved the highest gross profit per broiler. In conclusion, dietary supplementation with 1% DSFP can effectively improve growth performance and was associated with favorable changes in certain intestinal microbial indicators, leading to superior economic benefits, and it represents the appropriate dosage for broiler production.
SN - 2076-2615
ER -