1. Abd El-Hack, M. E., AboElMaati, M. F., Abusudah, W. F., Awlya, O. F., Almohmadi, N. H., Fouad, W., ... & Mansour, A. M. (2024). Consequences of dietary cinnamon and ginger oils supplementation on blood biochemical parameters, oxidative status, and tissue histomorphology of growing Japanese quails. Poultry Science, 103(2), 103314. [
DOI:10.1016/j.psj.2023.103314]
2. Abdellaoui, M., Derouich, M., & El-Rhaffari, L. (2020). Essential oil and chemical composition of wild and cultivated fennel (Foeniculum vulgare Mill.): A comparative study. South African Journal of Botany, 135, 93-100. [
DOI:10.1016/j.sajb.2020.09.004]
3. Açıkgöz, M. A., Kara, Ş. M., Aruç, C., & Ay, E. (2017). Morphogenetic, ontogenetic and diurnal variability in antimicrobial activity of bitter fennel (Foeniculum vulgare Miller var. vulgare) essential oil. Indian Journal of Pharmaceutical Education and Research, 51(3s), s190-s194 [
DOI:10.5530/ijper.51.3s.10]
4. Agarwal, A., Virk, G., Ong, C., & Du Plessis, S. S. (2014). Effect of oxidative stress on male reproduction. The World Journal of Men's Health, 32(1), 1. [
DOI:10.5534/wjmh.2014.32.1.1]
5. Ahmadian, H., Nemati, Z., Karimi, A., & Safari, R. (2019). Effect of different dietary selenium sources and storage temperature on enhancing the shelf life of quail eggs. Animal Production Research, 8, 23-33.
6. Akhlaghi, A., Ahangari, Y. J., Navidshad, B., Pirsaraei, Z. A., Zhandi, M., Deldar, H., ... & Peebles, E. D. (2014a). Improvements in semen quality, sperm fatty acids, and reproductive performance in aged Cobb 500 breeder roosters fed diets containing dried ginger rhizomes (Zingiber officinale). Poultry Science, 93(5), 1236-1244. [
DOI:10.3382/ps.2013-03617]
7. Akhlaghi, A., Ahangari, Y. J., Zhandi, M., & Peebles, E. (2014b). Reproductive performance, semen quality, and fatty acid profile of spermatozoa in senescent broiler breeder roosters as enhanced by the long-term feeding of dried apple pomace. Animal Reproduction Science, 147, 64-73. [
DOI:10.1016/j.anireprosci.2014.03.006]
8. Al-Sagan, A. A., Khalil, S., Hussein, E. O., & Attia, Y. A. (2020). Effects of fennel seed powder supplementation on growth performance, carcass characteristics, meat quality, and economic efficiency of broilers under thermoneutral and chronic heat stress conditions. Animals 10, 206. [
DOI:10.3390/ani10020206]
9. Alam, P., Abdel-Kader, M. S., Alqarni, M. H., Zaatout, H. H., Ahamad, S. R., and Shakeel, F. (2019). Chemical composition of fennel seed extract and determination of fenchone in commercial formulations by GC-MS method. Journal of Food Science and Technology, 56, 2395-2403. [
DOI:10.1007/s13197-019-03695-9]
10. Ali, B. H., Blunden, G., Tanira, M. O., & Nemmar, A. (2008). Some phytochemical, pharmacological and toxicological properties of ginger (Zingiber officinale Roscoe): a review of recent research. Food Chemical Toxicology, 46, 409-420. [
DOI:10.1016/j.fct.2007.09.085]
11. Asl, R. S., Shariatmadari, F., Sharafi, M., Torshizi, M. A. K., & Shahverdi, A. (2018). Improvements in semen quality, sperm fatty acids, and reproductive performance in aged Ross breeder roosters fed a diet supplemented with a moderate ratio of n-3: n-6 fatty acids. Poultry Science, 97, 4113-4121. [
DOI:10.3382/ps/pey278]
12. Authaida, S., Chankitisakul, V., Ratchamak, R., Koedkanmark, T., Boonkum, W., Khonmee, J., & Tuntiyasawasdikul, S. (2024). The effect of Thai ginger (Kaempferia parviflora) extract orally administration on sperm production, semen preservation, and fertility in Thai native chickens under heat stress. Poultry Science, 103, 103372. [
DOI:10.1016/j.psj.2023.103372]
13. Averós, X., & Estevez, I. (2018). Meta-analysis of the effects of intensive rearing environments on the performance and welfare of broiler chickens. Poultry Science, 97, 3767-3785. [
DOI:10.3382/ps/pey243]
14. Barakat, H., Alkabeer, I. A., Aljutaily, T., Almujaydil, M. S., Algheshairy, R. M., Alhomaid, R. M., Almutairi, A. S., & Mohamed, A. (2022). Phenolics and volatile compounds of fennel (Foeniculum vulgare) seeds and their sprouts prevent oxidative DNA damage and ameliorates ccl4-induced hepatotoxicity and oxidative stress in rats. Antioxidants, 11, 2318. [
DOI:10.3390/antiox11122318]
15. Borghei-Rad, S. M., Zeinoaldini, S., Zhandi, M., Moravej, H., & Ansari, M. (2017). Feeding rosemary leaves powder ameliorates rooster age-related subfertility. Theriogenology, 101, 35-43. [
DOI:10.1016/j.theriogenology.2017.06.018]
16. Botsoglou, N., Govaris, A., Giannenas, I., Botsoglou, E., & Papageorgiou, G. (2007). The incorporation of dehydrated rosemary leaves in the rations of turkeys and their impact on the oxidative stability of the produced raw and cooked meat. International Journal of Food Sciences and Nutrition, 58, 312-320. [
DOI:10.1080/09637480701228583]
17. Castanon, J. (2007). History of the use of antibiotic as growth promoters in European poultry feeds. Poultry Science, 86, 2466-2471. [
DOI:10.3382/ps.2007-00249]
18. Cetin Babaoglu, H., Bayrak, A., Ozdemir, N., & Ozgun, N. (2017). Encapsulation of clove essential oil in hydroxypropyl beta‐cyclodextrin for characterization, controlled release, and antioxidant activity. Journal of Food Processing and Preservation, 41, e13202. [
DOI:10.1111/jfpp.13202]
19. Chaturapanich, G., Chaiyakul, S., Verawatnapakul, V., & Pholpramool, C. (2008). Effects of Kaempferia parviflora extracts on reproductive parameters and spermatic blood flow in male rats. Reproduction, 136, 515. [
DOI:10.1530/REP-08-0069]
20. Damber, J., & Janson, P. (1978). The effects of LH, adrenaline and noradrenaline on testicular blood flow and plasma testosterone concentrations in anaesthetized rats. European Journal of Endocrinology, 88, 390-396. [
DOI:10.1530/acta.0.0880390]
21. Dongare, V., Kulkarni, C., Kondawar, M., Magdum, C., Haldavnekar, V., & Arvindekar, A. (2012). Inhibition of aldose reductase and anti-cataract action of trans-anethole isolated from Foeniculum vulgare Mill. fruits. Food Chemistry, 132, 385-390. [
DOI:10.1016/j.foodchem.2011.11.005]
22. Dosoky, W. M., Farag, S. A., Almasmoum, H. A., Khisheerah, N. S., Youssef, I. M., Ashour, E. A., ... & Abd El-Hack, M. E. (2023). Influences of dietary supplementation of ginger powder and frankincense oil on productive performance, blood biochemical parameters, oxidative status and tissues histomorphology of laying Japanese quail. Poultry Science, 102(11), 102988. [
DOI:10.1016/j.psj.2023.102988]
23. Dragland, S., Senoo, H., Wake, K., Holte, K., & Blomhoff, R. (2003). Several culinary and medicinal herbs are important sources of dietary antioxidants. The Journal of Nutrition, 133, 1286-1290. [
DOI:10.1093/jn/133.5.1286]
24. El-Deek, A., Attia, Y. A., & Hannfy, M. M. (2003). Effects of anise, ginger, and fennel and their mixture on performance of broilers. Arch. Geflugelk, 67, 92-96. [
DOI:10.1016/S0003-9098(25)00075-X]
25. Esterbauer, H., & Cheeseman, K. H. (1990). Determination of aldehydic lipid peroxidation products: malonaldehyde and 4-hydroxynonenal. Methods in Enzymology, 186, 407-421. [
DOI:10.1016/0076-6879(90)86134-H]
26. Ezzat, W. (2018). Effect of adding dried ginger rhizomes to diets on semen quality and fertility rate in aged local cocks under Egyptian hot summer condition. Egyptian Poultry Science Journal, 37, 233-249.
27. Farag, M. R., Alagawany, M. M., & Kuldeep Dhama, K. D. (2014). Antidotal effect of turmeric (Curcuma longa) against endosulfan-induced cytogenotoxicity and immunotoxicity in broiler chicks. International Journal of Pharmacology, 10(8), 429-439. [
DOI:10.3923/ijp.2014.429.439]
28. Farag, S. A., El-Keredy, A., Abd El Gawad, S. A., Swelum, A. A., Tellez-Isaias, G., & Abouzeid, A. E. (2024). Impacts of willow (Salix babylonica L.) leaf extract on growth, cecal microbial population, and blood biochemical parameters of broilers. Poultry Science, 103, 103386. [
DOI:10.1016/j.psj.2023.103386]
29. Fatima, A., Chand, N., Naz, S., Saeed, M., Khan, N. U., & Khan, R. U. (2022). Coping heat stress by crushed fennel (Foeniculum vulgare) seeds in broilers: Growth, redox balance and humoral immune response. Livestock Science, 265, 105082. [
DOI:10.1016/j.livsci.2022.105082]
30. Feng, Y., Ding, Y., Liu, J., Tian, Y., Yang, Y., Guan, S., & Zhang, C. (2015). Effects of dietary omega-3/omega-6 fatty acid ratios on reproduction in the young breeder rooster. BMC Veterinary Research, 11, 1-7. [
DOI:10.1186/s12917-015-0394-9]
31. Gende, L. B., Maggi, M. D., Fritz, R., Eguaras, M. J., Bailac, P. N., & Ponzi, M. I. (2009). Antimicrobial activity of Pimpinella anisum and Foeniculum vulgare essential oils against Paenibacillus larvae. Journal of Essential Oil Research, 21, 91-93. [
DOI:10.1080/10412905.2009.9700120]
32. Gharaghani, H., Shariatmadari, F., & Torshizi, M. (2015). Effect of fennel (Foeniculum vulgare Mill.) used as a feed additive on the egg quality of laying hens under heat stress. Brazilian Journal of Poultry Science, 17, 199-207. [
DOI:10.1590/1516-635x1702199-208]
33. Hayes, J. R., English, L. L., Carr, L. E., Wagner, D. D., & Joseph, S. W. (2004). Multiple-antibiotic resistance of Enterococcus spp. isolated from commercial poultry production environments. Applied and Environmental Microbiology, 70, 6005-6011. [
DOI:10.1128/AEM.70.10.6005-6011.2004]
34. Herve, T., Raphaël, K. J., Ferdinand, N., Laurine Vitrice, F. T., Gaye, A., Outman, M. M., & Willy Marvel, N. M. (2018). Growth performance, serum biochemical profile, oxidative status, and fertility traits in male Japanese quail fed on ginger (Zingiber officinale, roscoe) essential oil. Veterinary Medicine International, 2018(1), 7682060. [
DOI:10.1155/2018/7682060]
35. Ho, C.-T., Wang, M., Wei, G.-J., Huang, T.-C., & Huang, M.-T. (2000). Chemistry and antioxidative factors in rosemary and sage. Biofactors, 13, 161-166. [
DOI:10.1002/biof.5520130126]
36. Horigome, S., Yoshida, I., Tsuda, A., Harada, T., Yamaguchi, A., Yamazaki, K., ... & Komai, M. (2014). Identification and evaluation of anti-inflammatory compounds from Kaempferia parviflora. Bioscience, Biotechnology, and Biochemistry, 78(5), 851-860. [
DOI:10.1080/09168451.2014.905177]
37. Jansakul, C., Tachanaparuksa, K., Mulvany, M. J., & Sukpondma, Y. (2012). Relaxant mechanisms of 3, 5, 7, 3′, 4′-pentamethoxyflavone on isolated human cavernosum. European Journal of Pharmacology, 691, 235-244. [
DOI:10.1016/j.ejphar.2012.07.019]
38. Kazemizadeh, A., Mirzadeh, K., Aghaei, A., & Ansari Pirsaraei, Z. (2022). The Effect of Flaxseed oil and Ginger Powder on Fat Metabolism, Lipid Profiles and Liver Enzymes of Broilers. Research on Animal Production,. 13(37), 129-138. [In Persian] [
DOI:10.52547/rap.13.37.129]
39. Krauze, M. (2021). Phytobiotics, a natural growth promoter for poultry. Advanced Studies in the 21st Century Animal Nutrition, 8. [
DOI:10.5772/intechopen.99030]
40. Li, S., Tan, H. Y., Wang, N., Cheung, F., Hong, M., & Feng, Y. (2018). The potential and action mechanism of polyphenols in the treatment of liver diseases. Oxidative Medicine and Cellular Longevity 2018. [
DOI:10.1155/2018/8394818]
41. Loetscher, Y., Kreuzer, M., & Messikommer, R. E. (2013). Oxidative stability of the meat of broilers supplemented with rosemary leaves, rosehip fruits, chokeberry pomace, and entire nettle, and effects on performance and meat quality. Poultry Science, 92, 2938-2948. [
DOI:10.3382/ps.2013-03258]
42. Malo, C., Gil, L., Cano, R., González, N., & Luño, V. (2012). Fennel (Foeniculum vulgare) provides antioxidant protection for boar semen cryopreservation. Andrologia, 44, 710-715. [
DOI:10.1111/j.1439-0272.2011.01254.x]
43. Mohamed, L. A., Dosoky, W. M., Kamal, M., Alshehry, G., Algarni, E. H., Aldekhail, N. M., ... & Farag, S. A. (2024). Growth performance, carcass traits and meat physical characteristics of growing Japanese quail fed ginger powder and frankincense oil as feed additives. Poultry Science, 103(7), 103771. [
DOI:10.1016/j.psj.2024.103771]
44. Motlagh, M. K., Sharafi, M., Zhandi, M., Mohammadi-Sangcheshmeh, A., Shakeri, M., Soleimani, M., & Zeinoaldini, S. (2014). Antioxidant effect of rosemary (Rosmarinus officinalis L.) extract in soybean lecithin-based semen extender following freeze-thawing process of ram sperm. Cryobiology, 69, 217-222. [
DOI:10.1016/j.cryobiol.2014.07.007]
45. Nemati, Z., Amirdahri, S., Asgari, A., Taghizadeh, A., Siddiqui, S. A., Besharati, M., ... & Holman, B. W. (2024). Feeding pomegranate pulp to Ghezel lambs for enhanced productivity and meat quality. Veterinary and Animal Science, 24, 100356. [
DOI:10.1016/j.vas.2024.100356]
46. Nemati, Z., Dehgani, P., Besharati, M., & Amirdahri, S. (2022). Dietary carob fruit (Ceratonia siliqua L.) supplementation improves spermatogenesis, semen quality and embryonic death via antioxidant effect in aging broiler breeder roosters. Animal Reproduction Science, 239, 0378-4320. [
DOI:10.1016/j.anireprosci.2022.106967]
47. Nemati, Z., Dehgani, P., Karimi, A., Amirdahri, S., & Kianifard, D. (2023). Effects of ginger (Zingiber officinale) supplementation on testicular histology, semen characteristic, blood plasma parameters and reproductive performance in aged broiler breeder roosters. Journal of Animal Physiology and Animal Nutrition, 107, 907-919. [
DOI:10.1111/jpn.13779]
48. Nemati, Z., Janmohammadi, H., Taghizadeh, A., Moghaddam, G. H., & Maleki Nejad, H. (2014, August). Effect of bentonite supplementation to the contaminated diets with aflatoxin B1 on broiler performance. In 6th Iranian Congress on Animal Science, Tabriz.
49. Nemati, Z., H. Janmohammadi., A. Taghizadeh., H. Maleki Nejad & G. Mogaddam. (2015). Effect of Bentonite as a natural adsorbent to ameliorate the adverse effects of aflatoxin B1 on performance and immune systems in broiler chicks. Animal Prodouction Research, 4(3), 67-77.
50. NRC. (1994). Nutrient requirements of poultry. National Academy Press Washington, DC.
51. O'Donnell, R. J., Springfield, D. S., Motwani, H. K., Ready, J. E., Gebhardt, M. C., & Mankin, H. J. (1994). Recurrence of giant-cell tumors of the long bones after curettage and packing with cement. The Journal of Bone and Joint Surgery, 76, 1827-1833. [
DOI:10.2106/00004623-199412000-00009]
52. Odeh, A., & Allaf, A. W. (2017). Determination of polyphenol component fractions and integral antioxidant capacity of Syrian aniseed and fennel seed extracts using GC-MS, HPLC analysis, and photochemiluminescence assay. Chemical Papers, 71, 1731-1737. [
DOI:10.1007/s11696-017-0169-9]
53. Özbek, H., Uğraş, S., Dülger, H., Bayram, I., Tuncer, I., Öztürk, G., & Öztürk, A. (2003). Hepatoprotective effect of Foeniculum vulgare essential oil. Fitoterapia, 74, 317-319. [
DOI:10.1016/S0367-326X(03)00028-5]
54. Prabakar, G. et al. (2022). Seasonal variations on semen quality attributes in turkey and egg type chicken male breeders. International Journal of Biometeorology, 66, 1547-1560. [
DOI:10.1007/s00484-022-02299-x]
55. Ruberto, G., Baratta, M. T., Deans, S. G., & Dorman, H. D. (2000). Antioxidant and antimicrobial activity of Foeniculum vulgare and Crithmum maritimum essential oils. Planta Medica, 66, 687-693. [
DOI:10.1055/s-2000-9773]
56. Salami, M., Rahimmalek, M., Ehtemam, M. H., Szumny, A., Fabian, S., & Matkowski, A. (2016). Essential oil composition, antimicrobial activity and anatomical characteristics of Foeniculum vulgare Mill. fruits from different regions of Iran. Journal of Essential Oil Bearing Plants, 19, 1614-1626. [
DOI:10.1080/0972060X.2015.1117951]
57. Salem, G. A., Shaban, A., Diab, H. A., Elsaghayer, W. A., Mjedib, M. D., Hnesh, A. M., & Sahu, R. P. (2018). Phoenix dactylifera protects against oxidative stress and hepatic injury induced by paracetamol intoxication in rats. Biomedicine and Pharmacotherapy, 104, 366-374. [
DOI:10.1016/j.biopha.2018.05.049]
58. Saracila, M., Panaite, T. D., Vlaicu, P. A., Tabuc, C., Palade, M. L., Gavris, T., & Criste, R. D. (2018). Dietary willow bark extract for broilers reared under heat stress. Bulletin of the University of Agricultural Sciences & Veterinary Medicine Cluj-Napoca. Animal Science & Biotechnologies, 75. [
DOI:10.15835/buasvmcn-asb:2018.0011]
59. SAS. (2009.). Procedures Guide. Version 9.1, SAS Institute Inc., Cary, NC.
60. Shojaiefar, S., Sabzalian, M. R., Mirlohi, A., & Mirjalili, M. H. (2022). Seed yield stability with modified essential oil content and composition in self-compatible progenies of bitter fennel (Foeniculum vulgare Mill.). Industrial Crops and Products, 182, 114821. [
DOI:10.1016/j.indcrop.2022.114821]
61. Suleiman, S. A., Ali, M. E., Zaki, Z., El‐Malik, E., & Nasr, M. (1996). Lipid peroxidation and human sperm motility: protective role of vitamin E. Journal of Andrology, 17, 530-537. [
DOI:10.1002/j.1939-4640.1996.tb01830.x]
62. Superchi, P., Talarico, L., Beretti, V., & Bonomi, A. (2005). Effect of dietary administration of oil extract from rosemary on reproductive efficiency in boars. Italian Journal of Animal Science, 4, 479-481. [
DOI:10.4081/ijas.2005.2s.479]
63. Temkitthawon, P., Hinds, T. R., Beavo, J. A., Viyoch, J., Suwanborirux, K., Pongamornkul, W., Sawasdee, P., and Ingkaninan, K. (2011). Kaempferia parviflora, a plant used in traditional medicine to enhance sexual performance contains large amounts of low affinity PDE5 inhibitors. Journal of Ethnopharmacology, 137, 1437-1441. [
DOI:10.1016/j.jep.2011.08.025]
64. Türk, G., Çeribaşı, A. O., Şimşek, Ü. G., Çeribaşı, S., Güvenç, M., Kaya, Ş. Ö., ... & Tonbak, F. (2016). Dietary rosemary oil alleviates heat stress-induced structural and functional damage through lipid peroxidation in the testes of growing Japanese quail. Animal Reproduction Science, 164, 133-143. [
DOI:10.1016/j.anireprosci.2015.11.021]
65. Vizcarra, J., Kirby, J., & Kreider, D. (2010). Testis development and gonadotropin secretion in broiler breeder males. Poultry Science, 89, 328-334. [
DOI:10.3382/ps.2009-00286]
66. Wang, J., Galil, K., & Setchell, B. (1983). Changes in testicular blood flow and testosterone production during aspermatogenesis after irradiation. Journal of Endocrinology, 98, 35-46. [
DOI:10.1677/joe.0.0980035]
67. Yan, L., Bai, X.-l., Fang, Z.-f., Che, L.-q., Xu, S. Y., & Wu, D. (2013). Effect of different dietary omega-3/omega-6 fatty acid ratios on reproduction in male rats. Lipids in Health and Disease, 12, 1-9. [
DOI:10.1186/1476-511X-12-33]
68. Yao, Y., Liu, Y., Li, C., Huang, X., Zhang, X., Deng, P., Jiang, G., & Dai, Q. (2023). Effects of rosemary extract supplementation in feed on growth performance, meat quality, serum biochemistry, antioxidant capacity, and immune function of meat ducks. Poultry Science, 102, 102357. [
DOI:10.1016/j.psj.2022.102357]
69. Zadeh, Z. T., Shariatmadari, F., Sharafi, M., & Torshizi, M. A. K. (2020). Amelioration effects of n-3, n-6 sources of fatty acids and rosemary leaves powder on the semen parameters, reproductive hormones, and fatty acid analysis of sperm in aged Ross broiler breeder roosters. Poultry Science, 99, 708-718. [
DOI:10.1016/j.psj.2019.12.031]
70. Zahedi, A., Fathiazad, F., Khaki, A., & Ahmadnejad, B. (2012). Protective effect of ginger on gentamicin-induced apoptosis in testis of rats. Advanced Pharmaceutical Bulletin, 2, 197.
71. Zhang, X. (2011). Application of total bile acid, ALT and AST in serum. Journal of Jilin University Medicine Edition, 32, 4840-4841.
72. Zhao, X., Yang, Z., Yang, W., Wang, Y., Jiang, S., and Zhang, G. (2011). Effects of ginger root (Zingiber officinale) on laying performance and antioxidant status of laying hens and on dietary oxidation stability. Poultry Science, 90, 1720-1727. [
DOI:10.3382/ps.2010-01280]