Uses of galanga (Alpinia galanga Linn.) on coccidiosis controls in broilers (original) (raw)

Powdered Thai galanga supplements (Alpinia galanga Linn.) were included in broiler feeds at 0, 2, 4 and 6%, w/w, respectively. These feed formulations were then fed to 1-day old broilers up to 21 days. Then, one ml of Eimeria tenella suspension (40,000 oocysts/ml) was inoculated to each broiler (to induce coccidiosis). Broilers were then euthanized after 6 or 8 days. Oocyst counts and lesion scores were assessed. There was a significant difference (p<0.01) in lesion scores between treatment and control groups at the higher inclusion rate of Thai galanga. In this study, at the 6% inclusion rate of the supplement, the lesion score reduced to 1.58 (± 0.78), which indicates that damage from coccidia was adequately controlled.