Maintaining safe antibacterial standards in poultry production using Syzygium Aromaticum essential oil

SUMMARY

The existence of pathogenic microorganisms in the poultry industry associated with the progression of antimicrobial resistance highlights the need to explore natural antimicrobial agents in maintaining poultry antibacterial standards. Essential oils are broad-spectrum natural agents against bacteria, showing a remarkable ability to combat bacterial resistance. These natural compounds demonstrate more effective antibacterial activity against multidrug-resistant strains than synthetic chemical antibiotics. Therefore, this review identifies the antibacterial benefits of Syzygium aromaticum essential oil in bacterial control of poultry and poultry products. The compilation of researched studies confirms that Syzygium aromaticum essential oil has proven to be a safe and effective oral antibiotic, promoting the preservation of eggs and meat without adverse impacts. Eugenol is the most significant contributor to its antibacterial activity.

KEYWORDS:

• Broilers
• clove essential oil
• egg microbiology
• laying hens
• microorganism
• natural agents
• poultry contamination
• sanitization

Disclosure statement

No potential conflict of interest was reported by the author(s).