Unconventional plants as a source of phytochemicals for broilers

Abstract

The purpose of this review is to know the mode of action and commercial application of unconventional plants as growth promoters in poultry production. Numerous reports have demonstrated the efficacy of plant phytochemicals as antioxidants, antimicrobial and immune-stimulants. Thus, the use of additives of natural origin in poultry feed represents a viable option to replace or reduce the use of antibiotics and growth promoters in broilers.