ArticleOpen veterinary journal2023
Effect of humic acid and probiotics on immunity of broiler chickens.
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- Effects of humate andVeterinary and animal science · 2026Article
- Enhancing Broiler Production With Humic Acid and Probiotics: Effects on Growth Performance, Carcass Traits, Immune Response, Gut Microbiota, and Economic Feasibility.Veterinary medicine international · 2026Article
- Effect of dietary humic substances on rumen fermentation, blood parameters, immune function, milk composition, and mammary health in periparturient dairy cows.Journal of advanced veterinary and animal research · 2026Article
- Pharmacological Effects of Humic Substances and Their Signaling Mechanisms.Molecules (Basel, Switzerland) · 2025Review
- Cytokine and immunoglobulin profiles of Arbor Acres broiler chickens at different stages of physiological development.Veterinary world · 2024Article
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Abstract
Background: The immune system in chickens has a fundamental role in controlling many diseases based on vaccination, thus enhancement of the immune system response is a priority. Aim: The aim of this experiment was to study the effect of probiotics and humic acid on immunity of broiler chickens. Methods: Day-old 300 Ross broiler chicks were segregated into 5 groups of 60 chicks per group. Group C was considered as a control. Groups T1, T2, T3, and T4 were given probiotics, antibiotics, humic acid for the first 7 days and humic acid for 42 days, respectively. Samples were collected on days 27 and 42 to assess the humoral immunity, cellular immunity, lymphoid organs weight, and differential leucocyte count (DLC). Results: The results showed a significant increase ( Conclusion: It is concluded that the humic acid has a stimulant and strengthening effect on the humoral and cellular immune system when given daily to broiler chickens. Moreover, the use of humic acid and probiotics with good hygiene in the first week of age may alternate the use of antibiotics which could be toxic and raise bacterial resistance.
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