Increased small intestinal fermentation is partly responsible for the anti-nutritive activity of non-starch polysaccharides in chickens
Increased small intestinal fermentation is partly responsible for the anti-nutritive activity of non-starch polysaccharides in chickens
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DOI:
10.1080/00071669608417891
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发表时间:
1996-07-01
影响因子:
2
通讯作者:
Annison, G
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作者:
Choct, M;Hughes, RJ;Annison, G
1. The mechanism of the anti-nutritive activities of soluble non-starch polysaccharides in broiler diets was investigated with emphasis on the inter-relationship between viscosity and fermentation along the gut. Isolated soluble NSP were added to a control diet to effect high gut viscosity, and in vivo depolymerisation of the NSP was achieved using a commercial glycanase.2. Addition of soluble NSPs significantly (P < 0.01) increased gut viscosity, reduced the AME of the diet and depressed the growth and FCE of the birds. Enzyme supplementation of the NSP-enriched diet reversed the adverse effects, increasing (P < 0.01) weight gain, FCE and AME. Comparisons of the viscosities (mPa) in birds fed on the NSP-enriched diet and the same diet supplemented with enzyme were respectively: 11.9 v. 2.3 in the duodenum; 78.3 v. 4.4 in the jejunum and 409.3 v. 10.8 in the ileum.3. Caecal volatile fatty acid concentration was markedly (P < 0.01) elevated by enzyme supplementation, whereas ileal fermentation was inhibited.4. Microscopic examination revealed that, among birds fed on the NSP-enriched diet, there had been extensive small intestinal fermentation, which was eliminated by the enzyme supplementation.5. Addition of a synthetic antibiotic (Amoxil) had no beneficial effects.6. The current study demonstrated that increased fermentation occurs in the small intestine when a large amount of viscous NSPs is present in the diet and this is detrimental to the performance and well-being of poultry.