scholarly journals Arsanilic acid as a growth promoter for chicken broilers when administered via either the feed or drinking water

1991 ◽  
Vol 71 (1) ◽  
pp. 221-226 ◽  
Author(s):  
F. G. Proudfoot ◽  
E. D. Jackson ◽  
H. W. Hulan ◽  
C. D. C. Salisbury
Keyword(s):  
Drinking Water ◽  
Broiler Chickens ◽  
Economic Effects ◽  
Broiler Chicks ◽  
Growth Promoter ◽  
Feed Conversion ◽  
Acid Growth ◽  
Arsanilic Acid ◽  
Body Weights ◽  
Slaughter Age

Two thousand four hundred male broiler chicks were used in three experiments to evaluate the biological and economic effects of using arsanilic acid as a growth promoter. In two experiments four treatments were (A) control diets (CD); (B) CD plus 99 mg kg−1 arsanilic acid; (C) CD plus drinking water containing arsanilic acid calculated to achieve equivalent exposure to treatment B; and (D) same as treatment C except arsanilic acid concentration reduced by 50%. A third experiment evaluated the dietary addition of arsanilic acid at 0, 33, 66 and 99 mg kg−1. Arsanilic acid supplementation had no significant (P > 0.05) effect on mortality, feed conversion, final live body weights or monetary returns at slaughter age (42 d). Analysis of breast, thigh and liver tissues using method with a sensitivity of 0.02 mg kg−1 showed a significant increase in liver arsenic residues when supplemented diets were fed to slaughter age. Withdrawal of arsanilic acid from diets 7 d prior to slaughter returned the arsenic residues to normal background (control) levels. It is concluded that the use of arsanilic acid at dietary concentrations up to 99 mg kg−1 (the maximum permissible in Canada) was ineffective in improving either the biological or economic performance of broiler chickens. Key words: Arsanilic acid, growth promoter, broiler chickens

scholarly journals THE RESPONSE OF MALE BROILER CHICKS TO THE CONSUMPTION OF LOW LEVELS OF CHLORTETRACYCLINE AS A GROWTH PROMOTER

1988 ◽  
Vol 68 (4) ◽  
pp. 1285-1290
Author(s):  
F. G. PROUDFOOT ◽  
H. W. HULAN ◽  
E. D. JACKSON
Keyword(s):  
Broiler Chickens ◽  
Broiler Chicken ◽  
Divalent Cations ◽  
Broiler Chicks ◽  
Growth Promoter ◽  
Feed Conversion ◽  
Feed Supplementation ◽  
Body Weights ◽  
Low Levels ◽  
Conversion Efficiencies

Three thousand two hundred male broiler chickens were used to evaluate the efficacy of chlortetracycline (CTC) as a growth promoter when used in compliance with the present maximum feed-supplementation rate permitted in Canada (5.5 mg kg−1). No significant (P > 0.05) improvements in 21- and 42-d live body weights or feed conversion efficiencies were observed, regardless of the method of administration (feed or water). Changes to the sources of dietary calcium and phosphorus in an attempt to circumvent antibiotic inactivation by divalent cations also failed to potentiate any effect of this level of CTC. It is suggested that, if adequate attention is paid to the diet and health of broiler stocks, no further gains will be realized through feed supplementation with 5.5 mg kg−1 CTC. Key words: Diets, antibiotics, aureomycin, chlortetracycline, broiler chicken

scholarly journals Aplikasi Teknologi Nanopartikel Perak (AgNPs) dalam Air Minum dan Bentuk Kabut terhadap Kadar Amonia Ekskreta Broiler

2019 ◽  
Vol 17 (2) ◽  
pp. 26-31
Author(s):  
Ones Putra Hulu ◽  
M Sihombing ◽  
R H Saputro ◽  
A Darmawan ◽  
Y Herbani
Keyword(s):  
Drinking Water ◽  
Body Weight ◽  
Weight Gain ◽  
Relative Humidity ◽  
Broiler Chickens ◽  
Body Weight Gain ◽  
Feed Consumption ◽  
Broiler Chicks ◽  
Feed Conversion ◽  
Ammonia Content

The purpose this study was evaluate the utilization of nanoparticles silver (AgNPs) on performance and ammonia concentration in broiler excreta.  This study used a factorial completely randomized design with 3x2 treatments and 4 replicates.  First factor (AgNPs at drinking water) was P1 = 0 ppm, P2 = 2 ppm, and P3 = 3 ppm and the  second factor Q (AgNPs by misty) was Q1 = 0 ppm and Q2 = 4 ppm.  The variables measured were excreta ammonia content, feed consumption, body weight gain, feed conversion ratio, mortality, temperature and relative humidity.  The results  showed that there was no interaction between AgNPs in drinking water and AgNPs in  its mist form on ammonia content.  AgNPs 4 ppm by misty also affected reduce FCR and body weight gain at week 3, also increased FCR at fourth week.  AgNPs in drinking water affected (P < 0.05) amonia content.  AgNPs 2 ppm in drinking water reduce until 11% amonia content.  AgNPs by misty also reduced (P< 0.05) amonia content.  AgNPs 0 ppm and 4 ppm by misty not created comfort temperature and relative humidity for broiler chicks. It is concluded that the addition of silver nanoparticles reduce excreta ammonia levels of broiler chickens.

scholarly journals Effects of Turmeric Powder on Clostridium Perfringens Load in Broiler Chickens

2020 ◽  
Vol 18 (1) ◽  
pp. 209-218
Author(s):  
MZ Ali ◽  
MM Islam ◽  
S Zaman
Keyword(s):  
Clostridium Perfringens ◽  
Broiler Chickens ◽  
Economic Problem ◽  
Broiler Chicks ◽  
Growth Promoter ◽  
Necrotic Enteritis ◽  
Feed Conversion ◽  
Control Groups ◽  
Treatment Groups ◽  
Environment Control

Necrotic enteritis (NE) is a major economic problem in broiler industry globally and is caused by Clostridium perfringens. The aim of the study was to know the effects of turmeric on C. perfringens in broiler chickens. A total of 3000-day-old Cobb 500 broiler chicks were divided into 6 groups and reared in environment control sheds with similar management. Each group contains 500 chicks and again divided into two subgroups as control and treatment with 250 chicks. In treatment groups added 2gm/kg turmeric powder with basal feeds and reared up to 30 days and follow standard vaccine schedule. Intestinal samples were collected every week from each group to detect C. perfringens load. Bodyweight gain, feed conversion ratio (FCR) and mortality rates were also calculated. The findings were loads of C. perfringens in treatment groups decreased significantly compared to control groups. At 4th week average count of C. perfringens was 4.44±0.12 log CFU/g and 2.68±0.17 log CFU/g in control and treatment groups, respectively. Average chick’s mortality decreased significantly in treatment groups. The flock mortality was decreased significantly in treatment groups (1.40%) compared to control groups (2.17%). The FCR become significantly decreased in treatment groups (1.490) compared to control groups (1.571). Therefore, use of turmeric powder in broiler ration can reduce NE by decreasing C. perfringens loads and it could be a good source of non-antibiotic growth promoter in poultry towards reduce antibiotic resistance and consumer will get a pathogen free rich protein source. SAARC J. Agri., 18(1): 209-218 (2020)

scholarly journals Phytogenic additive as an alternative to growth promoters in broiler chickens

2009 ◽  
Vol 39 (2) ◽  
pp. 522-527 ◽  
Author(s):  
Gerson Neudí Scheuermann ◽  
Anildo Cunha Junior ◽  
Lucas Cypriano ◽  
Alexandre Mossate Gabbi
Keyword(s):  
Body Weight ◽  
Broiler Chickens ◽  
Positive Control ◽  
Negative Control ◽  
Feed Additive ◽  
Broiler Chicks ◽  
Growth Promoter ◽  
Feed Conversion ◽  
Growth Promoters ◽  
The Cost

This study evaluated a phytogenic feed additive for broiler chickens. A total of 1,632 broiler chicks were distributed into four treatments: negative control (without growth promoter); positive control (avilamycine, 10ppm + colistin, 15ppm); and two alternative treatments with 150ppm of phytogenic additive, one with a reduced Ca and P levels diet (PA-R1) and the other with lower energy, and amino acids, besides Ca and P (PA-R2). The trial was conducted with 12 replicates, each consisted of a pen with 34 birds. The alternative diets showed body weight intermediate to the two controls at 42 days, with no significant (P>0.05) treatment effect on feed conversion ratio. No treatment differences (P>0.05) on carcass yield and composition was observed. There was a tendency of abdominal fat lipids saturation, when the phytogenic additive was used, as possible consequence of a decreased level of soybean oil in the diets. A difference (P<0.001) on ingredient consumption profile was observed between the treatments. All together, this study showed a possibility to reduce the cost of total feed used to produce a broilers or a ton of body weight by the utilization of the tested phytogenic additive.

Effects of route and level of administration of procaine penicillin on the performance of broiler chickens

1993 ◽  
Vol 73 (1) ◽  
pp. 141-147
Author(s):  
F. G. Proudfoot ◽  
R. M. G. Hamilton ◽  
E. D. Jackson ◽  
H. W. Hulan ◽  
C. D. C. Salisbury
Keyword(s):  
Drinking Water ◽  
Broiler Chickens ◽  
Limit Of Detection ◽  
Route Of Administration ◽  
Penicillin G ◽  
Control Group ◽  
Growth Promoter ◽  
Procaine Penicillin ◽  
Body Weights ◽  
Group 3

Three experiments were done to determine the effects of administering procaine penicillin G to broiler chickens. In exps. 1 and 2, groups of 100 male, day-old chicks received one of the following treatments: (1) control, no penicillin; (2) 27.5 mg penicillin kg−1 added to the diet; (3) an amount of penicillin added to the drinking water equivalent to the amount consumed the previous day by the birds in group 2; and (4) same route of administration as group 3, except the dose was one half of the daily intake by group 3. In exp. 3, both female and male (1200 each) broiler chickens were given diets that contained either 0, 1.1, 2.2 or 4.4 mg kg−1 of penicillin. Each experiment was terminated when the birds were 42 d of age. Route or level of penicillin administration had no effect (P > 0.05) on mortality or feed conversion in any of the experiments. When the penicillin was added to the diets of the birds in exps. 1 and 2, their body weights at 21 and 42 d were 3.5 and 2.9%, respectively, less than those of the control group, but when it was administered via the drinking water the weights were 1–3% higher at these ages than those of the control group. Lower monetary returns (> 0.05) were obtained for the chickens in the penicillin groups than in the control group; these differences (6.6–15.6%) were due mainly to the cost of the antibiotic. In exp. 3, higher body weights (P < 0.05) at 21 d (3.6–5.4%) but not (P > 0.05) at 42 d were obtained for the birds given penicillin-supplemented diets than for those fed the control diets. No measurable levels of residue (limit of detection 100 μg kg−1) were found in samples of kidney, liver and muscle (breast and thigh) from birds in exp. 2, which had received 27.5 mg penicillin kg−1 for the 42-d experimental period. Key words: Broiler chickens, growth promoter, procaine penicillin, route of administration, residue levels

scholarly journals Effect of a multivitamin complex and probiotic blend in drinking water before and after vaccination on performance traits, blood biochemistry and humoral immune response of broilers

2019 ◽  
Vol 44 (1) ◽  
pp. 28
Author(s):  
N. Jafarpour ◽  
F. Javandel ◽  
S. Gamboa ◽  
A. Seidavi ◽  
V. Tufarelli ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Immune Response ◽  
Drinking Water ◽  
Humoral Immune Response ◽  
Broiler Chickens ◽  
Basal Diet ◽  
Experimental Period ◽  
Broiler Chicks ◽  
Feed Conversion ◽  
Humoral Immune ◽  
Before And After

This study was conducted in order to investigate the effects of a multivitamin complex and probiotic blend in drinking water before and after vaccination on growth performance, carcass traits, blood biochemical parameters and humoral immune response of broiler chickens. A total of 150 one day-old male broiler chicks (Ross 308) were randomly allocated to five treatment groups, with three replicates (10 birds per replicate) in a completely randomized design. Experimental treatments consisted of: 1) a basal diet and drinking water without any additives as control (C); 2) C + drinking water + multivitamin complex from 2 days before vaccination until 3 days after vaccination; 3) C + drinking water + multivitamin complex for 3 days after vaccination; 4) C + drinking water + probiotic blend from 2 days before vaccination until 3 days after vaccination; and 5) C + drinking water + probiotic blend for 3 days after vaccination. In the whole experimental period, feed intake, body and thigh weight and abdominal fat were significantly affected (P<0.05) by dietary treatments. On the contrary, no significant effect was observed on carcass characteristics, feed conversion ratio, blood parameters, antibody production against SRBC and IgG. The titer of IgM was higher in treatment (2) than other treatments at 28 d of age (P<0.05). In conclusion, a multivitamin complex supplied in drinking water for 2 days before vaccination till 3 days after vaccination is enable to improve broiler performance and immunity.

scholarly journals Acidifier alami air perasaan jeruk nipis (Citrus aurantiun) sebagai pengganti antibiotik growth promotor ayam broiler

2018 ◽  
Vol 16 (2) ◽  
pp. 27
Author(s):  
K Hidayat ◽  
S Wibowo ◽  
L A Sari ◽  
A Darmawan
Keyword(s):  
Drinking Water ◽  
Lactic Acid ◽  
Broiler Chickens ◽  
Lemon Juice ◽  
Feed Consumption ◽  
Control Treatment ◽  
Growth Promoter ◽  
Feed Conversion ◽  
Lime Juice ◽  
E Coli

ABSTRAK<br /><br />Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mengevaluasi pemberian air jeruk nipis dalam air minum sebagai pengganti antibiotic growth promotor terhadap performa dan populasi mikroba usus halus ayam broiler. Ayam broiler yang digunakan dalam penelitian ini yaitu 90 ekor ayam broiler dipelihara dari umur 1 hari hingga umur 28 hari. Penelitian ini menggunakan rancangan acak lengkap dengan 3 perlakuan dan 3 ulangan. Perlakuan ini yaitu P0= Ransum + air minum tanpa perasan air jeruk nipis (kontrol), P1= Ransum + air minum dengan perasan air jeruk nipis hingga pH air minum menjadi 5, P2= Ransum + air minum dengan perasan air jeruk nipis hingga pH air minum menjadi 3. Peubah yang diamati dalam penelitian ini yaitu konsumsi pakan, pertambahan bobot badan, konversi pakan, populasi bakteri E. coli, populasi bakteri asam laktat, dan mortalitas. Hasil penelitian ini menunjukkan bahwa pemberian air perasan jeruk nipis dalam air minum tidak memberikan efek berbeda nyata pada pertambahan bobot badan, konsumsi ransum, konversi ransum, populasi E. coli, akan tetapi perlakuan memberikan efek berbeda nyata (P&lt;0.05) pada populasi bakteri asam laktat yang terdapat pada digesta usus halus ayam broiler. Pemberian perasaan air jeruk nipis dapat meningkatkan efisiensi pakan sebesar 3,3 %.<br /><br />Kata kunci : Ayam broiler, acidifier, jeruk nipis, performa, E. coli, bakteri asam laktat<br /><br />ABSTRACT<br /><br />The purpose of this study was to evaluate the effect of lime juice in drinking water as antibiotic growth promoter substitute on broiler performance and intestine microbial population. This study used 90 broiler chickens that were reared up to 28 days. This experiment was designed as a completely randomized design with 3 treatments and 3 replications; P0= Diet + drinking water without lime juice (control treatment), P1= Diet + drinking water with lemon juice (pH=5), P2= Diet + drinking water with lime juice (pH =3). The results of this study showed that all treatments did not affect weight gain, feed consumption, feed conversion, E. coli population. The treatment of drinking water with lime juice at pH =3 significantly increased (P&lt;0.05) lactic acid population. Utilization of lime juice in drinking water at pH 5 increase 3,3% of feed efficiency and reduce the mortality rate.<br /><br />Key words: lime juice, broiler perfomance, lactic acid bacteria

scholarly journals Rosewood (Aniba rosaeodora Ducke) oil in broiler chickens diet

2014 ◽  
Vol 15 (1) ◽  
pp. 108-119 ◽  
Author(s):  
Cesar Augusto Lopez Aguilar ◽  
Kedson Raul de Souza Lima ◽  
Maria Cristina Manno ◽  
Jose Guilherme Soares Maia ◽  
Dario Lisboa Fernandes Neto ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Escherichia Coli ◽  
Broiler Chickens ◽  
Relative Weight ◽  
Broiler Chicks ◽  
Growth Promoter ◽  
Feed Conversion ◽  
Randomized Design ◽  
And Control ◽  
Different Levels

A study was conducted to evaluate the effects of Rosewood oil (RO) on performance, carcass and commercial cut yields and microbiology of the gastrointestinal tract of broiler chickens. Five hundred and forty one-day-old male broiler chicks were arranged in a completely randomized design with six treatments and six repetitions consisting of 15 broiler chicks each. The treatments were: inclusion levels of 0.00mL (0.00EO); 0.15mL (0.15 EO); 0.30mL (0.30 EO); 0.45mL (0.45 EO) and 0.60mL (0.60 EO) of RO/kg diet and control (commercial promoter virginiamycin). At 21 and 40 days old, no significant differences in body weight, feed intake, feed conversion and viability of birds were observed when comparing the controls with the different levels of inclusion of RO. The carcass yields of commercial cuts were not affected by treatments. The increased level of RO reduced the relative weight of the intestines. The broilers consuming growth promoter had the highest concentration of Escherichia coli in the intestinal contents, compared to 0.00 EO and 0.30 EO. It was concluded that, Rosewood oil does affect the performance and yield slaughter, but it does reduce the relative weight of the intestines. RO does not show a consistent antimicrobial activity in vivo against Escherichia coli.

scholarly journals Bovine testicular fluid enhanced growth performance of broiler chickens

2020 ◽  
Vol 46 (1) ◽  
pp. 188-195
Author(s):  
E. O. Ewuola ◽  
A. T. Olujimi
Keyword(s):  
Growth Performance ◽  
Broiler Chickens ◽  
Serum Testosterone ◽  
Conversion Ratio ◽  
Feed Conversion Ratio ◽  
Daily Weight Gain ◽  
Enzyme Linked Immunosorbent Assay ◽  
Broiler Chicks ◽  
Growth Promoter ◽  
Feed Conversion

Testosterone has been reported to have anabolic influence on various organs of animals. Thus, an experiment was carried out to investigate the influence of crude testosterone in bovine testicular fluid (BTF) on the growth performance of broiler chickens. One hundred and twenty-five broiler chicks (Abore Acre) were used. They were raised for one week and randomly allotted into five treatments consisted of five replicates (five chicks per replicate) under the intensive management system. Four different levels; 25mL, 50mL, 75mL, and 100mL of bovine testicular fluid per litre of water were administered to the birds, while the control birds were offered ordinary water. Feeds (broiler starter and finisher diets) were provided ad libitum on daily basis at weeks 2-4 and 5-8, respectively and clean water was given at free choice throughout the period of the study. Average daily feed intake (ADFI), average daily water intake (ADWI), average daily weight gain (ADWG) per bird, and the feed conversion ratio (FCR) of the birds were determined. At week seven blood was sampled to assay for level of the luteinizing hormone (LH), follicle stimulating hormone (FSH), and testosterone. The results indicated that ALW and the ADWG of the T5 birds (1850.00g/bird and 43.79g/bird, respectively) were significantly (p<0.05) higher than birds in T1, T2, T3, and T4, while the ADFI of T1, T3 and T4 birds (90.33g/bird, 94.09g/bird, 90.39g/bird respectively) were significantly (P < 0.05) higher than T2 (84.60g/bird) and T5 (84.60g/bird). ADWI of the T5 and T4 birds (101.01mL/bird, and 98.68mL/bird, respectively) were significantly (P < 0.05) higher than TI (82.13mL/bird), T2 (86.50mL/bird) and T3 (93.01mL/bird) birds. Birds administered 100mL of BTF/litre (T5) had the best percentage carcass yield and feed conversion ratio of 76.60% and 2.11 respectively, among the treatments T1, T2, T3, and T4 birds. The result of the enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay of the serum concentration of the sex hormones showed that the expression of the serum testosterone increased as the inclusion levels of the Bovine testicular fluid increased with birds on T5 having significantly (P < 0.05) higher values (3.64 nmol/L) than those on the control (2.60 nmol/L). However, testosterone levels in T2 (3.18 nmol/L), T3 (3.24 nmol/L) and T4 (3.40 nmol/L) was not significantly different from T5. This study suggests that 100ml of bovine testicular fluid per liter of the drinking water can be used as a growth promoter for broiler chickens.

scholarly journals Cupric citrate as growth promoter for broiler chickens in different rearing stages

2003 ◽  
Vol 60 (3) ◽  
pp. 441-445 ◽  
Author(s):  
Mônica Maria de Almeida Brainer ◽  
José Fernando Machado Menten ◽  
Marcos Martinez do Vale ◽  
Sônia Cristina Daroz de Morais
Keyword(s):  
Broiler Chickens ◽  
Block Design ◽  
Live Weight ◽  
Experimental Period ◽  
Broiler Chicks ◽  
Growth Promoter ◽  
Cupric Sulfate ◽  
Feed Conversion ◽  
Randomized Block Design ◽  
Copper Supplementation

Feeding cupric citrate as alternative to cupric sulfate to broilers has been suggested in the literature. Day-old male broiler chicks (1,200) were used in an experiment to evaluate the efficacy of cupric citrate supplementation (75 mg Cu kg-1) during the 1-21, 22-42 or 1-42 d periods in comparison to an unsupplemented diet and a diet supplemented with cupric sulfate (200 mg Cu kg-1, 1-42 d). A randomized block design was used, with five treatments, six replicates and 40 birds per pen. The diets, based on corn and soybean meal, and water were offered ad libitum during the 42-day experimental period. Over the entire period, there was no effect of copper supplementation (P > 0.05) on bird live weight, weight gain, feed intake, feed conversion and mortality. Cupric citrate supplementation on the 22-42 d period resulted in worse feed conversion as compared to broilers receiving cupric sulfate (2.014 vs. 1.967, P < 0.05). Copper residues in the litter were reduced when broilers were fed cupric citrate, as compared to cupric sulfate (P < 0.01). The absence of response to copper supplementation can be attributed to the environmental and sanitary rearing conditions.

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