Effect of Supplementing Natural Feed Additives: Black Cumin, Fenugreek and Turmeric on the Growth Performance and Economic Efficiency of Broiler Chickens (original) (raw)
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Objective: The present study was carried out to assess the consequence of supplementation of turmeric, ginger and their combination in the diets of broiler chickens and assessment in terms of feed intake, growth performance and economics of feeding. Materials and Methods: A total of 360 day old Cobb-500 chicks were randomly allocated to six dietary treatments each with three replicates of 20 chicks/replicate (n = 60). Six experimental diets were formulated in such a way that control diet (T0) contained neither turmeric nor ginger. Birds in group T1 and T2 were fed diets containing 0.50 and 0.75% turmeric, whereas birds in group T3 and T4 fed diet contained 0.50 and 0.75% ginger, respectively. Birds in group T5 fed diets containing a combination of 0.50% ginger and 0.50% turmeric with commercial feed. The feeding experiment was carried out for 32 days and different parameters measured included: feed intake, weight gain, feed conversion ratio, dressing percentage and blood parameters. Results: Feed intake of experimental birds in T4 group was higher compared to other groups, i.e., (T0, T1, T2, T3 and T5) without a significant level. A body weight gain (g/bird) was found to be significantly (p<0.05) higher in ginger (T3 group) and turmeric (T2 group) supplemented group as compare to T4, T1, T5 and T0 group. Feed Conversion Ratio (FCR) was significantly (p<0.05) lower in the T3 group as compare to other groups. The dressing percentage, thigh weight, back, neck, wing percentages and blood parameters (Hb, PCV and ESR) were not statistically different among control and other treatment groups. However, the relative weight of breast, wing, gizzard and proventriculus were significantly increased (p<0.05). The cost of production and return of birds was highly economical in treatment T2 as compared to other treatment groups. Conclusion: On the basis of the results of the study, it is concluded that supplementation of turmeric (
This study was planned to investigate the effect of different levels of Turmeric (Curcuma longa) on the overall performance of broiler chicks. Four experimental rations designated as A, B, C and D having 0%, 0.25%, 0.5% and 1% Turmeric (Curcuma longa) was fed to 160 broiler chicks, randomly distributed into 16 replicate, so as to have 4 replicate per treatment and 10 chicks per replicate. The experiment lasted for 35 days. Average weight gain, feed consumption, feed efficiency, dressing percentage, breast weight, thigh weight, mortality and economics were used as a criteria of response. Organ weight including heart, liver and gizzard was also recorded. The mean body weight gain per chick was 646, 547, 734 and 592 g (P<0.05) in starter phase and 765, 763, 881 and 720 g (P<0.05) in finisher phase for groups A, B, C and D, respectively. The average feed consumption per chick was 1080, 994, 874 and 945 g (P<0.05) in starter phase and 1809, 1796, 1690 and 1793 g in finisher phase for groups A, B, C and D, respectively. The average feed efficiency (feed/gain) was 1.6, 1.5, 1.2 and 1.6 in starter phase, while 2.2, 2.3, 2.0 and 2.5 (P<0.05) in finisher phase for group A, B, C and D, respectively. The mean dressing percentage was 51, 51, 55 and 50 (P<0.05) for groups A, B, C and D, respectively. The mean breast weight was 71, 73, 83 and 73 g (P<0.05), while mean thigh weight was 70, 73, 83 and 73 g (P<0.05) for groups A, B, C and D, respectively. The average weight of liver was 3.5, 3.1, 3.2 and 3.2 g (P>0.05) and the average weight of heart was 8.2, 8.6, 9.0 and 8.0 g (P>0.05) for groups A, B, C and D, respectively. The mean gizzard weight was 26, 27, 29 and 27 g (P>0.05); the average cost of feed per kg of body weight gain was Rs. 34, 33, 30 and 32. The cost of feed per kg weight gain was highly favourable in treatment C (5 g) as compared to other treatments indicating economic viability of using Turmeric (Curcuma longa) as anti-fungle and anti-oxidant @ 5 g/kg of feed. Mortality was 2.5%, 0%, 0% and 2.5% (P>0.05) for groups A, B, C and D, respectively. It was concluded that the use of Turmeric (Curcuma longa) as feed additive at level of 0.5% enhances the overall performance of broiler chicks. Research to investigate the effect of different levels of Turmeric (Curcuma longa) in layers and breeders is recommended.
A study was conducted to find the effect of black cumin (Nigella sativa L.), fenugreek (Trigonellafoenum-graecum L.) and turmeric (Curcuma longa L.) seeds as natural feed additives on broiler carcass characteristics. A total of 315-day-old unsexed broiler chicks (Cobb 500) were randomly allocated to seven treatment groups with three replicates (15 chicks each) reared for 49 days. The dietary treatments consisted of the basal diet as control, black cumin seed, fenugreek and turmeric powder at (1and 2 g kg-1 of the total ration). At the end of the experiment, two birds per replicate were randomly selected and slaughtered to determine carcass characteristics. The result revealed that commercial carcass yield was significantly influenced (P ≤ 0.05) by the natural dietary treatments compare to the control birds. There was significant difference (P ≤ 0.05) in edible carcass yield among the treatment groups. Supplementation with the natural feed additives significant promoted breast meat yield (P ≤ 0.05). However, there is no significant change (P ≥ 0.05) in thigh + drumstick, wing and back meat yield between the dietary treatments and the control group birds. There was no a significant difference (P ≥ 0.05) in relative weight of liver, heart and GIT among treatment groups. However, supplementation of fenugreek powder at level of 1 and 2 g kg-1 had a significant effect (P ≤ 0.05) on gizzard and giblet ratio as compared to the control. Abdominal fat ratio were significantly reduced (P ≤ 0.05) due to dietary supplementation of turmeric at (1 to 2 g/kg) compared to that of the control and the other dietary treatment group birds. black cumin and fenugreek do not have effect in carcass traits. However, turmeric can be included as feed additive at a level of (1 and 2 g/kg in the total ration) for better and positive results on carcass yield and lean meat (breast meat) production which could reduce the risk of hyperlipidemia and increase consumer acceptability.
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3 Abstract: The present study was carried out to determine the effect of herbal mixture (fenugreek & curcumine) and/or bioflavonoid supplementation to the broiler diet and drinking water on growth performance and morphometeric study of intestine. Herbal mixture diet and Bioflavonoid watering significantly (P<0.05) affect live body weight (1675.38 and 2242.18, respectively) when compared with other groups at 4th and 5th week. Watering of Bio-Guard and Aqueous herbal extract was the highest relative body weight gain (0.28) and differed significantly (P<0.05) from control (0.18), but it has no significant (P<0.05) difference with other groups at 5th week, However, group 1 (0.98) recorded the higher significant value (P<0.05) when compared with control and those received herbal mixture in diet and watering of Bio-Guard and aqueous herbal extract. Birds received basic diet and watering of Bio-Guard and aqueous herbal extract (1.65) were differed significantly (P<0.05) in f...
B.R. Nahata Smriti Sansthan Agricultural Extension Journal, 2019
The present work was aimed to determine the comparative effect of feeding different levels of black cumin on growth, feed consumption, and feed efficiency of COBB-500 broiler. Three hundred and twenty, daysold straight run COBB-500 chicks from a lot of the same hatch were brooded in an electrically operated battery brooder for a period of 7 days, where pre-experimental diet was offered. On the 8 th day, chicks having uniform body weight were randomly allocated into four dietary treatments with four replications (20 chicks in each). The isoproteinous and isocaloric formulated standard starter (1-10 days), grower (11-20 days), and finisher (21-42 days) diets were supplemented with different levels of black cumin of T 1-control, T 2-0.25% black cumin, T 3-0.5% black cumin, and T 4-0.75% black cumin, respectively. The chicks were offered ad libitum treatment diets and clean drinking water. The desired data were recorded weekly, which included live weight, weight gain, feed consumption, and feed efficiency of broiler birds. The obtained data were subjected to statistical analysis under completely randomized design as per the methods of MSTAT. Final live weight of the birds was found highly significant (P < 0.01) for all treatment groups. Highest final weight gain (2244.59 g) was found in birds fed ration supplemented with 0.5% black cumin. Daily live weight of the birds was also found highly significant (P < 0.01) for all treatment groups. Highest daily live weight gain (60.27 g) was found in birds fed ration supplemented with 0.5% black cumin. Supplementation of black cumin in the broiler rations did not exhibit any significant effect (P > 0.05) on the total feed consumption. Feed conversion ratio was found significantly different (P < 0.01) for all treatment groups. It is, therefore, concluded that inclusion of black cumin in the broiler rations could be economical and efficient production of broilers.
Asian-Australasian Journal of Animal Sciences, 2014
Different herbs and spices have been used as feed additives for various purposes in poultry production. This study was conducted to assess the effect of feed supplemented with black pepper (Piper nigrum), turmeric powder (Curcuma longa), coriander seeds (Coriandrum sativum) and their combinations on the performance of broilers. A total of 210 (Cobb) one-d-old chicks were divided into seven groups of 30 birds each. The treatments were: a control group received no supplement, 0.5% black pepper (T1), 0.5% turmeric powder (T2), 2% coriander seeds (T3), a mixture of 0.5% black pepper and 0.5% turmeric powder (T4), a mixture of 0.5% black pepper and 2% coriander seed (T5), and a mixture of 0.5% black pepper, 0.5% turmeric powder and 2% coriander seeds (T6). Higher significant values of body weight gain during the whole period of 5 weeks (p<0.001) were observed in broilers on T1, T3, T5, and T6 compared to control. Dietary supplements with T1, T2, T3, and T6 improved the cumulative G:F of broilers during the whole period of 5 weeks (p<0.001) compared with control. The dressing percentage and edible giblets were not influenced by dietary supplements, while higher values of relative weight of the liver (p<0.05) were obtained in T5 and T6 compared to control. The addition of feed supplements in T5 and T6 significantly increased serum total protein and decreased serum glucose, triglycerides and alkaline phosphatase concentrations compared with the control group (p<0.05). Broilers on T6 showed significant decrease in the serum glutamate pyruvate transaminase concentration (p<0.05) compared to control. The broilers having T5 and T6 supplemented feed had relatively greater antibody titre (p<0.001) at 35 d of age than control. It is concluded that dietary supplements with black pepper or coriander seeds or their combinations enhanced the performance and health status of broiler chickens. (
Indian Journal of Animal Research, Volume 58 Issue 7: 1139-1147 (July), 2024
Background: The range of synthetic medications and growth promoters fed to broilers is expensive, negatively impacts the health of the birds and has long-term side effects. Refocusing their efforts, poultry farmers are looking for herbal extracts that have therapeutic properties and may be used safely to boost productivity. This study was conducted to assess the effect of Garlic (Allium sativum), Ginger (Zingiber officinale) and Cinnamon (Cinnamomum zeylanicum) on the growth performance of broiler chickens. Methods: One hundred and forty day old broiler chicks were distributed randomly into seven treatment groups viz., T 0 (Control: basal diet), T 1 (basal diet + 0.5% Garlic), T 2 (basal diet + 0.5% Ginger), T 3 (basal diet + 0.5% Cinnamon), T 4 (basal diet + 0.25% Garlic + 0.25% Ginger), T 5 (basal diet + 0.25 % Garlic + 0.25% Cinnamon), T 6 (basal diet + 0.25% Ginger + 0.25% Cinnamon) having 70 chicks in each group with 10 replicates. Result: The results (0-6 weeks) of present study indicated that supplementation of a combination of 0.25% garlic and 0.25% ginger to the basal diet of broilers (T 4) significantly improved overall average daily gain (ADG), better feed conversion ratio (FCR) and broiler performance efficiency index (BPEI) and body weight (BW) of broilers followed by diet supplemented with combination of 0.25% ginger and 0.25% cinnamon (T 6) compared to control and other groups. Highest profit per bird (Rs. 25.17) and benefit cost ratio (1.59) was observed in T 4 followed by T 6. It can be concluded that dietary supplementation of garlic (0.25%) along with ginger (0.25%) has the potential to improve growth performance of broiler chickens.
Comparative efficacy of neem and turmeric extracts as growth promoter in broilers
International Journal of Natural and Social Sciences, 2021
The aim of this work was to assess the effect of dietary supplement with neem (Azadirachta indica) and Turmeric (Curcuma longa) extract in drinking water as a growth promoter agent on growth performance in broiler. A total of 60, day-old chicks were purchased from local hatchery (Nourish Poultry Hatchery Ltd.) and after three days of acclimatization , chicks were randomly allocated into two groups: A & B. Keeping group A as normal control group without any treatment, group B was subjected to treat with 2% neem and turmeric extract in drinking water. At the end of the experiment (30th days), it was found that there was no mortality in both group A& B and all the broilers had an increased body weight comparing with control group A (Net body weight gain in group A: 1720±43.5g and group B: 1824±51.25g at day 30). At the view of economic analysis, the net profit of broiler per kg was at Taka 9.83 (Group A) and Taka 19.85 (Group B).On the basis of the result of the study, it was concluded that supplementation of 2% neem and turmeric extracts improve the growth performance of broiler can be a step for the production of organic broiler in Bangladesh.
The use of antibiotic in poultry diets have prohibited because there will be chemical residues in the poultry product that are harmful to humans who consume it and in poultry diets due to the ontogeny of microbial resistance, therefore, alternative substances for growth enhancers were necessary to be made and applied. Numerous mixtures of medicinal plants which are commercially available for the poultry industry claim to have bio-functional advantages regarding growth performance and immuno competence, Turmeric (Curcuma domestica) and ginger (zingiber oficinole) can be used as natural antibiotics because they have the ability to suppress pathogenic microbes, provide immunity and endurance, improve production performance and as an appetizer. The method used in this study is an experimental method, using T test with compare 2 treatments such asa T1 is control (without feed additive) and T2 (using feed additive) and each treatment using 10 replications. Producing of herbal feed additives by by mixing turmeric, ginger, betel leaf and water in a ratio of 1:1:1:2, then mashed and squeezed, herbal feed additive given to drinking water by mixing the juice with water in a ratio of 1: 60. The results of research showed that the provision of herbal additives to poultry resulted in the percentage of gizard weight, intestinal length, and abdominal fat which was significantly lower than the control, but not significantly different in the percentage of liver weight and carcass percentage, so it can be concluded that the addition of herbal additive feeds in ration of broilers is save and better which is characterized by best characteristics of internal organs and lower abdominal fat weight.
Animal and Veterinary Sciences
The growth performance, carcass qualities, organs weight and haematology of ninety-six (96) day-old Agritech broiler birds fed Turmeric powder additive were evaluated. The birds were reared on deep litter system and were randomly allotted to four (4) treatments of graded dietary levels (0, 1.5, 3.0 and 4.5%) of Turmeric powder denoted as; T 1 , T 2 , T 3 and T 4 respectively. Each treatment with 24 birds was also replicated thrice with 8 birds per replicate in a Completely randomized design for 56 days. Performance indicators measured included feed intake, body weight gain, feed conversion ratio, carcass and organ weights and haematological parameters. Results showed that turmeric additive elicited significant differences (P ≤ 0.05) across treatments. Bodyweight gain (2113.00g) and feed conversion ratio (2.02) were significantly higher in broilers fed diets with 1.5% turmeric powder (T 2) than those on other treatments. Turmeric additive also improved the carcass and organ weights as well as the haematological parameters in which the erythrocytic and leukocytic counts were not significantly different (P ≥ 0.05) in T 2 , T 3 and T 4 except for the control. However, the overall positive effect of turmeric powder in broiler diet was observed in T 2 (1.5%) following improved feed intake, body weight gain and feed conversion ratio and this inclusion level is advocated while further research in other avian species available in warm wet regions of Nigeria is suggested.