ArticleVeterinary world2026
Influence of a garlic-based additive on the performance parameters and intestinal morphology of replacement gilts in Ukraine under commercial conditions.
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Background and Aim: The global ban on antibiotic growth promoters (AGPs) in livestock production has increased the search for safe and effective natural alternatives that can maintain productivity and support animal health. Phytogenic feed additives from medicinal plants are gaining more attention because of their antimicrobial, antioxidant, and immunomodulatory properties. Garlic ( Materials and Methods: A controlled feeding trial was conducted on 160 clinically healthy crossbred replacement gilts (Large White × Landrace) aged 11-28 weeks under commercial conditions in southern Ukraine. Animals were randomly assigned to two groups: a control group receiving a basal diet (BD) and an experimental group receiving BD supplemented with 0.10% phytogenic additive "Imunochasnyk," which contains Results: Dietary supplementation with the phytogenic additive significantly enhanced the productive performance of replacement gilts. Starting from week 17, the experimental group showed greater live weight and higher ADG than the control group. At 28 weeks of age, the final live weight reached 128.52 kg in the supplemented group compared to 118.64 kg in the control group (p < 0.001). The FCR decreased by 8%-11% during intensive growth phases, indicating improved feed utilization efficiency. The survival rate increased to 95.0% in the supplemented group compared to 85.0% in the control group. Histological analysis revealed notable intestinal adaptations in supplemented gilts, including a 19.6% increase in enterocyte area and a 31.0% increase in nuclear area, leading to a higher N:C ratio (p < 0.01). Additionally, increased villus tortuosity, enlarged crypt lumina, higher goblet cell density, and activation of Paneth cells were observed, suggesting enhanced absorptive capacity and strengthened mucosal defense mechanisms. Conclusion: Including the garlic-based phytogenic additive "Imunochasnyk" at 0.10% in the diet significantly enhanced growth performance, feed efficiency, and intestinal structure in replacement gilts. The additive stimulated epithelial metabolic activity, boosted mucosal defenses, and improved nutrient absorption, ultimately increasing productivity and survivability. These results support the use of garlic-based phytogenic additives as sustainable alternatives to antibiotics in intensive pig production systems.
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