Omega-6: its pharmacology, effect on the broiler production, and health
Lipids and oils are the primary sources of monounsaturated and polyunsaturated fatty acids (MUFA and PUFA), which are necessary for human and animal health. Omega-3 and omega-6 are essential nutrients for broilers. Omega-6 members, such as linolenic acid, are essential for broilers and must be obtai...
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| description | Lipids and oils are the primary sources of monounsaturated and polyunsaturated fatty acids (MUFA and PUFA), which are necessary for human and animal health. Omega-3 and omega-6 are essential nutrients for broilers. Omega-6 members, such as linolenic acid, are essential for broilers and must be obtained through feed. Vegetable oils are the primary source of omega-6 added to broiler feeds. Unsaturated fatty acids are better digested and absorbed than saturated fatty acids and generate more energy at a lower cost, boosting productivity. Feeding supplements with omega-6 can increase the fatty acid content in meat and increase weight, carcass, viscera, and FCR. The quality of meat taste and antioxidant content was also improved after giving omega-6 and influencing mineral metabolism. Broiler reproductive performance is also enhanced by reducing late embryonic mortality, hence enhancing fertility, hatchability, sperm quality, and sperm quantity. Meanwhile, for broiler health, omega-6 can lower cholesterol levels, triglycerides, very low-density lipoprotein, and low-density lipoprotein. It also supports support for T-helper cell (TH)-2-like IgG titers, increasing prostaglandins, eicosanoids, and antioxidants. In addition, it also supports anti-inflammation. Other researchers have extensively researched and reviewed studies on the effects of omega-6 on poultry. Meanwhile, in this review, we provide new findings to complement previous studies. However, further studies regarding the effects of omega-6 on other poultry are needed to determine the performance of omega-6 more broadly. |
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| spelling | upm-1104232025-09-18T08:27:45Z http://psasir.upm.edu.my/id/eprint/110423/ Omega-6: its pharmacology, effect on the broiler production, and health Nur Mahendra, Mohamad Yusril Kamaludeen, Juriah Pertiwi, Herinda Lipids and oils are the primary sources of monounsaturated and polyunsaturated fatty acids (MUFA and PUFA), which are necessary for human and animal health. Omega-3 and omega-6 are essential nutrients for broilers. Omega-6 members, such as linolenic acid, are essential for broilers and must be obtained through feed. Vegetable oils are the primary source of omega-6 added to broiler feeds. Unsaturated fatty acids are better digested and absorbed than saturated fatty acids and generate more energy at a lower cost, boosting productivity. Feeding supplements with omega-6 can increase the fatty acid content in meat and increase weight, carcass, viscera, and FCR. The quality of meat taste and antioxidant content was also improved after giving omega-6 and influencing mineral metabolism. Broiler reproductive performance is also enhanced by reducing late embryonic mortality, hence enhancing fertility, hatchability, sperm quality, and sperm quantity. Meanwhile, for broiler health, omega-6 can lower cholesterol levels, triglycerides, very low-density lipoprotein, and low-density lipoprotein. It also supports support for T-helper cell (TH)-2-like IgG titers, increasing prostaglandins, eicosanoids, and antioxidants. In addition, it also supports anti-inflammation. Other researchers have extensively researched and reviewed studies on the effects of omega-6 on poultry. Meanwhile, in this review, we provide new findings to complement previous studies. However, further studies regarding the effects of omega-6 on other poultry are needed to determine the performance of omega-6 more broadly. Hindawi Limited 2023 Article PeerReviewed text en cc_by_4 http://psasir.upm.edu.my/id/eprint/110423/1/110423.pdf Nur Mahendra, Mohamad Yusril and Kamaludeen, Juriah and Pertiwi, Herinda (2023) Omega-6: its pharmacology, effect on the broiler production, and health. Veterinary Medicine International, 2023. art. no. 3220344. pp. 1-10. ISSN 2090-8113; eISSN: 2042-0048 https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1155/2023/3220344 10.1155/2023/3220344 |
| spellingShingle | Nur Mahendra, Mohamad Yusril Kamaludeen, Juriah Pertiwi, Herinda Omega-6: its pharmacology, effect on the broiler production, and health |
| title | Omega-6: its pharmacology, effect on the broiler production, and health |
| title_full | Omega-6: its pharmacology, effect on the broiler production, and health |
| title_fullStr | Omega-6: its pharmacology, effect on the broiler production, and health |
| title_full_unstemmed | Omega-6: its pharmacology, effect on the broiler production, and health |
| title_short | Omega-6: its pharmacology, effect on the broiler production, and health |
| title_sort | omega-6: its pharmacology, effect on the broiler production, and health |
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