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Beyond Symptomatic Relief: Tackling
reduces mortality during peak
diabetes-like insulin resistance in
production stress (Ma et al., 2014).
poultry. Chromium
supplementation restores insulin
Poultry Stress at the Metabolic Level
sensitivity, promoting glucose
utilization and reducing energy
translates to lower feed cost per
by Dr. Prateek Shukla and Dr. Venkat Shelke, Kemin Industries South Asia
wastage (Brooks et al., 2016). · Improved feed conversion
kilogram of gain.
3. Enhanced Immunity
Introduction superior bioavailability and safety · Reduces losses associated with
Modern poultry production systems profile, with regulatory approval as a · Increases serum IgG levels, stress-induced mortality, poor
operate under intensive conditions, feed additive for animal nutrition, enhancing immune defense. growth, and compromised egg
exposing birds to multiple including poultry, based on its efficacy Supports better response to quality.
environmental, nutritional, and and safety evaluations (EFSA, 2012). vaccinations and reduces mortality Conclusion and Recommendation
due to infectious challenges
pathological stressors. These stressors Chromium Propionate: A Paradigm Chromium Propionate is not just a
(Rajalekshmi et al., 2014 and
impair metabolic efficiency, reduce Shift in Poultry Stress Management feed additive but a critical metabolic
Brooks et al., 2016).
productivity, and increase Traditional stress management modulator that addresses the root
susceptibility to diseases (Nawab et strategies—using Vitamin C, 4. Performance Improvements causes of stress-induced performance Dr. Venkat Shelke is a poultry veterinarian with a
al., 2018). electrolytes, and environmental · Broiler trials demonstrate losses in poultry. Its scientifically Master's in Veterinary Pathology from MAFSU,
Chromium, an essential trace mineral, controls provide symptomatic relief improved weight gain and feed proven benefits in glucose Nagpur. He serves as Associate General Manager
– Health at Kemin Industries South Asia.
has gained immense scientific and do not address the metabolic efficiency (V. Von Hoeck et al., metabolism, stress hormone
significance in poultry nutrition over disruptions caused by stress. 2020). regulation, immune enhancement, and
the last 20 years due to its proven role Chromium Propionate offers a · In layers, Chromium enhances egg oxidative stress reduction make it an
in stress alleviation by reducing mechanistic approach by directly production, shell quality, and indispensable tool for poultry
Dr. Prateek Shukla (M.V.Sc.) holds the
corticosterone levels and improving targeting metabolic and endocrine
responsibility of the “Trace Minerals and Toxin
Binder” portfolio for Kemin Industries South Asia. glucose metabolism, thereby pathways disrupted under stress.
Bringing relevant innovations and insights in
enhancing insulin sensitivity and Key Scientific Benefits
poultry health to the field from the lab and as per
stabilizing blood glucose levels under
the requirement of the subcontinent is his core 1. Heat Stress Management
area of specialization. stress conditions (Sahin et al., 2002).
· Reduces corticosterone secretion
Scientific Role of Chromium in during heat stress, preventing
Poultry Physiology appetite loss, poor growth, and
Chromium is an essential component high mortality (Rajalekshmi et al.,
of the glucose tolerance factor (GTF), 2012).
enhancing insulin action at the cellular · Trials confirm improved body
level. Its primary biological role is to weight, FCR, and survivability in
potentiate insulin activity, thereby broilers under heat stress when
improving carbohydrate, lipid, and Chromium Propionate is
protein metabolism (Anderson, 2003). supplemented (Arif et al., 2019).
Among various forms, Chromium 2. Insulin Resistance Correction
Propionate is recognized for its
· Stress conditions mimic Type 2
Stress-Induced Challenge Role of Chromium
Elevated corticosterone leads to Chromium reduces serum corticosterone, enhances insulin receptor sensitivity,
hyperglycemia and insulin resistance improves glucose uptake, and stabilizes blood glucose levels
Muscle protein catabolism due to energy Improves glucose utilization for energy, reduces muscle degradation, and
deficits supports lean mass preservation
Lipid metabolism disturbances causing fat Regulates lipid metabolism, minimizing excessive fat deposition
accumulation
Oxidative stress damages cellular Reduces blood glucose levels, maintains optimum osmolarity, and supports
structures cellular integrity
Immune suppression under chronic stress Enhances lymphocyte proliferation and immunoglobulin production, improving
immune resilience
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