A Review of The Potential Applications of Propolis in The Malaysian Poultry Industry

Louisiana Lulu Lukas; Nurfazila Latif; Mohammad Nasir Hassan; Kamil Latif; Lirong Yu Abit; Suhaili Mustafa; Mohammad Hakim Mohammad Ali Hanafiah; Paul Bura Thlama; Herinda Pertiwi; Sarah  Al-Twain; Juriah Kamaludeen

doi:10.55230/mabjournal.v52i6.2666

Authors

Louisiana Lulu Lukas Faculty of Agricultural Science and Forestry, Universiti Putra Malaysia Bintulu Sarawak Campus, Bintulu 97008, Sarawak, Malaysia
Nurfazila Latif
Mohammad Nasir Hassan Faculty of Agricultural Science and Forestry, Universiti Putra Malaysia Bintulu Sarawak Campus, Bintulu 97008, Sarawak, Malaysia
Kamil Latif Faculty of Agricultural Science and Forestry, Universiti Putra Malaysia Bintulu Sarawak Campus, Bintulu 97008, Sarawak, Malaysia
Lirong Yu Abit
Suhaili Mustafa Faculty of Agricultural Science and Forestry, Universiti Putra Malaysia Bintulu Sarawak Campus, Bintulu 97008, Sarawak, Malaysia
Mohammad Hakim Mohammad Ali Hanafiah Faculty of Agricultural Science and Forestry, Universiti Putra Malaysia Bintulu Sarawak Campus, Bintulu 97008, Sarawak, Malaysia
Paul Bura Thlama Faculty of Agricultural Science and Forestry, Universiti Putra Malaysia Bintulu Sarawak Campus, Bintulu 97008, Sarawak, Malaysia
Herinda Pertiwi Faculty of Vocational Studies Airlangga University, Jalan Dharmawangsa Dalam 28-30, Surabaya 60286 Indonesia
Sarah Al-Twain Faculty of Medicine, King Abdulaziz University, Jeddah 21589, Saudi Arabia
Juriah Kamaludeen
juriahk@upm.edu.my
Faculty of Agricultural Science and Forestry, Universiti Putra Malaysia Bintulu Sarawak Campus, Bintulu 97008, Sarawak, Malaysia; Institute of Tropical Agriculture and Food Security, Universiti Putra Malaysia, Serdang 43400, Selangor, Malaysia

Keywords:

Propolis, feed additive, Poultry, Performance

Abstract

Antibiotics are used in the poultry industry as feed additives to improve growth, prevent disease, treat sick animals, stabilize intestinal microflora, and improve growth performance. Due to the risks regarding long-term antibiotic resistance development of pathogenic bacteria in humans, the utilization of synthetic antimicrobials in livestock feed has been banned in most animal production practices. However, antibiotic prohibition in livestock can result in poor performance of the animals in terms of yield of production, quality, and health status. Therefore, it is important to find natural alternatives such as propolis to substitute for antibiotic usage in livestock feed. Propolis is a natural resin produced by honeybees. There are over 300 beneficial compounds found in propolis. It contains various bioactive compounds such as flavonoids, phenolic acids, and others which contribute to its antimicrobial, antifungal, and antioxidant properties. Various studies have been carried out to determine the biological and chemical activities of propolis as well as its function as an alternative natural feed additive. Thus, this review focuses on propolis composition, the potential of stingless bee propolis in Borneo, its potential as an antioxidant with antimicrobial properties, and the potential of propolis as a natural feed additive for poultry.

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