The effects of improved water quality with zeolite addition and/or water magnetization on broiler performance, meat quality, and immunity

Sahar H. El-Nagar; Reda Abdallah; Samah Abou Asa; Mostafa A. Elmadawy; Fatma Abouelenien; Nagham R. Elsaidy; Mustafa Shukry; Eman M. Abd El-Maksoud

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AJVS. 2024; 82(0): 84-100

doi: 10.5455/ajvs.201849

The effects of improved water quality with zeolite addition and/or water magnetization on broiler performance, meat quality, and immunity

Sahar H. El-nagar, Reda Abdallah, Samah Abou Asa, Mostafa A. Elmadawy, Fatma Abouelenien, Nagham R. Elsaidy, Mustafa Shukry, Eman M. Abd El-maksoud.

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In this study, 120 male day-old Cobb broiler chickens from Kafrelsheikh, Egypt, were divided into four groups to assess the effects of different water treatments on their growth and health. The control group had access to conventional roof-top tank water, while the other groups received magnetic treated water, zeolite treated water, and a combination of both, with changes made every 72 hours based on manufacturer recommendations. This setup aimed to explore the potential benefits of magnetic and zeolite treatments on poultry development and welfare.The study investigates the impact of magnetic and zeolite-treated water on broiler chickens, showing significant physico-chemical and bacteriological changes. Magnetic water increased pH, Ca2+, and Na+ levels, while zeolite and combined treatments notably reduced hardness, ammonia, and turbidity. Magnetic water decreased total and fecal coliform counts, whereas zeolite water excelled in lowering ammonia levels but increased total bacterial counts. Zeolite treatment alone improved final weight and body weight gain in broilers without affecting feed intake or conversion. Carcass traits and meat quality were also influenced, with zeolite-treated groups showing better outcomes in carcass weight and gene expression related to nutrient absorption and growth, suggesting its potential to enhance broiler health and production efficiency.

Key words: Broiler Chickens, Magnetic Water Treatment, Zeolite Water Treatment, Poultry Growth, Water Quality, Animal Welfare

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El-nagar SH, Abdallah R, Asa SA, Elmadawy MA, Abouelenien F, Elsaidy NR, Shukry M, El-maksoud EMA. The effects of improved water quality with zeolite addition and/or water magnetization on broiler performance, meat quality, and immunity. AJVS. 2024; 82(0): 84-100. doi:10.5455/ajvs.201849

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El-nagar SH, Abdallah R, Asa SA, Elmadawy MA, Abouelenien F, Elsaidy NR, Shukry M, El-maksoud EMA. The effects of improved water quality with zeolite addition and/or water magnetization on broiler performance, meat quality, and immunity. https://www.alexjvs.com/?mno=201849 [Access: May 03, 2025]. doi:10.5455/ajvs.201849

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El-nagar SH, Abdallah R, Asa SA, Elmadawy MA, Abouelenien F, Elsaidy NR, Shukry M, El-maksoud EMA. The effects of improved water quality with zeolite addition and/or water magnetization on broiler performance, meat quality, and immunity. AJVS. 2024; 82(0): 84-100. doi:10.5455/ajvs.201849

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El-nagar SH, Abdallah R, Asa SA, Elmadawy MA, Abouelenien F, Elsaidy NR, Shukry M, El-maksoud EMA. The effects of improved water quality with zeolite addition and/or water magnetization on broiler performance, meat quality, and immunity. AJVS. (2024), [cited May 03, 2025]; 82(0): 84-100. doi:10.5455/ajvs.201849

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El-nagar, S. H., Abdallah, . R., Asa, . S. A., Elmadawy, . M. A., Abouelenien, . F., Elsaidy, . N. R., Shukry, . M. & El-maksoud, . E. M. A. (2024) The effects of improved water quality with zeolite addition and/or water magnetization on broiler performance, meat quality, and immunity. AJVS, 82 (0), 84-100. doi:10.5455/ajvs.201849

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El-nagar, Sahar H., Reda Abdallah, Samah Abou Asa, Mostafa A. Elmadawy, Fatma Abouelenien, Nagham R. Elsaidy, Mustafa Shukry, and Eman M. Abd El-maksoud. 2024. The effects of improved water quality with zeolite addition and/or water magnetization on broiler performance, meat quality, and immunity. Alexandria Journal of Veterinary Sciences, 82 (0), 84-100. doi:10.5455/ajvs.201849

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El-nagar, Sahar H., Reda Abdallah, Samah Abou Asa, Mostafa A. Elmadawy, Fatma Abouelenien, Nagham R. Elsaidy, Mustafa Shukry, and Eman M. Abd El-maksoud. "The effects of improved water quality with zeolite addition and/or water magnetization on broiler performance, meat quality, and immunity." Alexandria Journal of Veterinary Sciences 82 (2024), 84-100. doi:10.5455/ajvs.201849

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