IMPACTS OF CINNAMON (CINNAMOMUM ZEYLANICUM) OIL AS FEED ADDITIVE ON PERFORMANCE, CARCASS CHARACTERISTICS AND INTESTINAL MICROBIOTA OF POULTRY | ||
| Assiut Veterinary Medical Journal | ||
| Articles in Press, Accepted Manuscript, Available Online from 03 November 2025 | ||
| Document Type: Review article | ||
| DOI: 10.21608/avmj.2025.361235.1590 | ||
| Authors | ||
| NADA A. MANSOUR; ZENAT A. IBRAHIM; MOHAMED S. EL-KHOLY* ; MAHMOUD ALAGAWANY | ||
| Poultry Department, Faculty of Agriculture, Zagazig University, Zagazig 44511, Egypt | ||
| Abstract | ||
| The banning of antibiotics as feed additive growth promoters (AGPs) in poultry nutrition across various countries has driven researchers to explore alternative, safe, and effective solutions. Natural feed additives, such as eubiotics, phytogenic compounds, and immune boosters, along with essential oils (EOs), have gained considerable attention in the poultry industry. Among these, cinnamon is one of the earliest medical plants commonly employed for its numerous health benefits. It can be incorporated into poultry diets in either powdered form or as an essential oil. Cinnamon and its bioactive compounds, such as cinnamaldehyde and eugenol, have been studied extensively for their positive effects on poultry health. These components exhibit strong antibacterial properties, inhibiting harmful pathogens, while promoting beneficial intestinal bacteria like lactic acid producing bacteria and bifidobacteria. Essential oils derived from aromatic plants, including cinnamon oil, have demonstrated numerous bioactivities, including antimicrobial, antifungal, antioxidant, and hypocholesterolemic effects. Moreover, they can stimulate digestive enzyme activity, thereby enhancing nutrient absorption and overall poultry performance. Cinnamon essential oil, rich in volatile compounds such as cinnamaldehyde, eugenol, and carvacrol, has shown promise in improving poultry health by reducing disease risks and preventing spoilage in agricultural products. Its antimicrobial and insecticidal properties further contribute to its potential as a natural feed additive. Given these benefits, researchers have increasingly interested in evaluating the impact of cinnamon oil on poultry growth performance, carcass quality, and gut microbiota composition. This review aims to explore the functional roles of cinnamon essential oil in poultry production, highlighting its potential as a viable alternative to AGPs for improving productivity and overall bird health. | ||
| Keywords | ||
| Cinnamon; essential oil; poultry | ||
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