Benefits Of Oregano Oil Extract For Chickens

Oregano oil is a pure plant extract from nature. It is rich in It contains a variety of compounds including carvacrol, thymol, g-terpinene, p-cymene, and linalool. and other ingredients, which offer good antibacterial, anti-inflammatory, antioxidant, anti-parasitic activities. When used for animal feeding products, oregano oil extract can enhance the body’s immunity and reduce stress response used as an alternative to antibiotics, and can effectively improve growth, reduce the feed-to-meat ratio, and has been a potential feed additive to improve the body’s immunity. In the last article, we introduced the use of oregano oil in aquaculture. Today, this article will introduce the use of oregano oil in for chickens.

Antimicrobial
Oregano oil is a powerful antimicrobial. It can be used as a natural remedy for many of the problems that chickens can face, from infections to intestinal worms. Commercial chicken farms have been adding it to their feed and using it as a natural antibiotic. In fact, a large commercial chicken farm in Pennsylvania, Bell & Evans Poultry, has started using oregano oil as an alternative to traditional antibiotics.
The phenols in oregano oil have powerful surface activity and fat solubility, which can quickly penetrate the cell membrane of pathogenic microorganisms to change their structure, affect the pH value and the balance of inorganic ions in the body, destroy the normal metabolic function of pathogenic microorganisms, and effectively prevent the respiratory oxidation process in mitochondria so that pathogenic microorganisms lose energy and die. With strong inhibition and kill a variety of pathogenic microorganisms, and will not produce drug resistance. At the same time, carvavol and thymol in the outer layer of intestinal epithelial cells can accelerate the renewal rate of intestinal epithelial cells, reduce the infection of pathogens to intestinal epithelial cells, and improve the digestive ability of nutrients and feed utilization. Experimental results show that oregano oil can kill most pathogenic bacteria, which can be used to prevent and control digestive tract bacterial diseases such as Escherichia coli, salmonella and staphylococcus aureus of broilers, and can also be used to prevent coccidiosis. For E. coli infection, 86.9% diarrhea basically stopped after 12 — 14 hours of treatment with 10% oregano oil.

Anti-inflammatory
In addition to its antimicrobial properties, oregano oil extract also has anti-inflammatory benefits. It helps to reduce inflammation caused by a variety of causes, including cocci infections. It works to boost their immune system, increase their vigor, and help them to lay eggs at their best. You can add it to your chicken’s water or spritz a few drops over their feed once or twice a week.

Antioxidant
Oregano contains a phytochemical called carvacrol, which is an antioxidant, meaning it helps fight free radicals in the body that cause aging and disease, making it an excellent addition to your poultry diet. The antioxidant properties of oregano oil maintain the stability of chicken fat. The authors studied the effects of oregano oil on the stability of iron-induced lipid oxidation in chicken. The results showed that the malondialdehyde content in tissue samples decreased with the increase of oregano oil content in the diet, indicating that oregano oil has antioxidant effects in tissues, and 100mg/kg oregano oil has the best antioxidant effect.

Immune Booster
Oregano oil can be used to help prevent illness in chickens. It has antibiotic and anti-inflammatory properties that will keep them healthy and strong in the long run. Studies show that it can help to strengthen immune systems in general. This helps to prevent a variety of diseases from occurring, including infections and parasites. Several studies have shown that oregano oil can also protect chickens against infections and parasites. It can even reduce weight loss and improve digestion in chickens that have been exposed to toxic molds.
Meanwhile, oregano oil can promote the growth and development of immune organs and improve the phagocytosis ability of macrophages. Studies have reported that a certain dose of oregano volatile oil can enhance the cellular and humoral immunity of mice and enhance the function of peritoneal macrophages, enhancing the anti-infection ability of the body: low dose of oregano oil can significantly promote the humoral immunity of mice and significantly enhance the phagocytosis of peritoneal macrophages.

In short, oregano oil extract is one of the most powerful herbal supplements available to protect chickens from infection and promote overall health. It is an easy and natural way to keep your chickens healthy without antibiotics. Studies have shown that oregano oil is a powerful natural antibiotic and can be very effective for many types of poultry illnesses. It also works well for ducks and turkeys. Adding a little to their water or feed will help to promote their health while also keeping them free of antibiotics.