Imoleayo OLADEJİ, Muyiwa ADEGBENRO, Innocent OSHO, Olumuyiwa OLAROTİMİ

The Efficacy of Phytogenic Feed Additives in Poultry Production: A Review

Over the years, the growing concerns about the negative impact of anti-microbial growth promoters has triggered researches into the use of phytogenic feed additives in poultry production in order to ascertain better performance of birds as well as safety in the food chain. Phytogenic feed additives are compound derived from varieties of plants, its parts, extracts and essential oils which possess active substances that are of significant importance. Some of its functions include anti-microbial and anti-oxidative effects on the poultry feeds and carcass as well as enhancement of flavour of feeds. Despite the beneficial influences of PFAs, numerous controversial issues have emerged on the appropriate dosage to be used in poultry production. This may be due to the differences in edaphic and climatic actions on plants available in various part of the world and stage of harvesting of plants which makes standardizing inclusion levels of phytogenic feed additives in poultry diet seemingly difficult. However, it is crystal clear that phytogenic feed additives qualify as a better substitute to anti-microbial growth promoters as it is safe and ecologically friendly

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