scholarly journals Effect of Fermentation with Rumen Content on the Feeding Value of Boiled Iron Tree (Prosopis africana) Seedcoat on Haematology and Serum Biochemistry of Broiler Chickens

2021 ◽  
pp. 70-77
Author(s):  
B. Bishop ◽  
F. B. P. Abang ◽  
S. Attah
Keyword(s):  
Seed Coat ◽  
Broiler Chickens ◽  
Serum Biochemistry ◽  
Serum Glucose ◽  
Rumen Content ◽  
Broiler Chicks ◽  
Randomized Design ◽  
Prosopis Africana ◽  
Serum Biochemical ◽  
Dietary Treatments

Aims: The study was conducted to evaluate the effect of inclusion of Prosopis seed coat fermented with rumen content at different levels as energy source on the  serum biochemical composition and heamatological indices of broiler chickens. Study Design:Data collected were subjected to analysis of variance in a completely randomized design. Place and Duration of Study: The study was conducted at the Livestock Teaching and Research Farm of the University of Agriculture Makurdi, Benue State, Nigeria. Between November 2016 and January 2017. Methodology: The study was in two phases; the starter and finisher phase, in each of the phases, there were five dietary groups and fermented Prosopis africana seed coat meal (FPASCM) was included at 0, 10, 15, 20 and 25% to replace maize. The total of two hundred and sixty (260), day- old Zartech broiler chicks were randomly distributed to five dietary treatments with four replicates of 52 chickens per treatment and each replicate had 13 birds. The birds were raised on deep litter and fed ad-libitum and drinking water provided daily and performance was monitored. At the end of the eight week, blood was collected via the wing web for serum and haematological assay. Results: The results of haematological parameters of broiler chickens fed varying levels of fermented Prosopis africana seed coat are presented in Table 3.There were no significant (P>0.05) differences between treatments for parameters measured except for PCV and haemogobin.  The PCV values ranged from 25.00 -28.25% and haemoglobin values ranged from 8.35 -9.40g/dl. It was observed that most of the haematological indices measured fell within the normal reference range values. The results of serum biochemical assay revealed that serum glucose 45.85-107.22 mg/dl varied significantly (P<0.05) among the dietary treatments. Birds served 25% FPSCM had the highest value while those served 15% FPASCM recorded  least value. Conclusion: Based on the observations from this study, it was concluded that FPASCM could be included in the diets of broiler chickens up to 25% without compromising the health of the birds.

scholarly journals Effect of multienzymes + probiotic supplementation in fermented shea butter cake based diets on the carcass traits and the biochemistry of broiler chickens

2020 ◽  
Vol 12 (3) ◽  
pp. 227-233
Author(s):  
P.C. Aguihe ◽  
A.S. Kehinde ◽  
S.K. Halidu ◽  
A. Sulyman ◽  
J. Chikezie ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Broiler Chickens ◽  
Live Weight ◽  
Serum Biochemistry ◽  
Positive Control ◽  
Serum Glucose ◽  
Negative Control ◽  
Shea Butter ◽  
Broiler Chicks ◽  
Breast Meat ◽  
Randomized Design

Abstract. This study aimed to evaluate the effect of multienzyme+probiotic (MEP) supplementation on carcass characteristics and serum biochemistry of broiler chickens fed fermented shea butter cake meal (FSBCM) based diets. A total of two hundred and sixty (260), 28-day-old broiler chicks were distributed into four treatments, with five replicates of 13 birds each using a completely randomized design and reared on deep litter system from 28 to 56 days of age. The four treatments were: positive control – T1 (corn-soybean based diet); negative control – T2 (20% FSBCM replacement for corn in T1); diet 3 – T3 (T2 diet + 0.05% MEP) and diet 4 – T4 (T2 diet + 0.10% MEP). On day 56, two birds per each pen were selected for carcass and organ evaluation and other two birds per replicate were selected for serum biochemical analysis. The results indicated that addition of MEP to FSBCM diet caused a significant (p<0.05) increase in live weight, dressing percentage and breast meat yield than FSBCM diet without MEP and did not differ from the T1 diet. The abdominal fat in birds fed MEP treated diets were significantly (p<0.05) lower than those groups fed PC and FSBCM diets. Serum glucose was similar (p>0.05) between birds fed PC and MEP treated diets but significantly (p<0.05) higher than those on FSBCM diet, whereas serum cholesterol, alanine aminotransferase and aspartate aminotransferase concentrations reduced significantly (p<0.05) in groups fed MEP supplemented FSBCM diets. All other parameters were not significantly (p>0.05) affected by the MEP supplementation. Therefore, MEP supplementation in FSBCM based diet improved live weights and carcass attributes without any detrimental effect on blood composition of the broiler chickens.

scholarly journals Effect of phytobiotics inclusion on haematological and serum indices of broiler chickens

2015 ◽  
Vol 42 (2) ◽  
pp. 168-173
Author(s):  
O. E. Lawal ◽  
D. Eruvbetine ◽  
R. A. Sobayo ◽  
O. O. Olowofeso
Keyword(s):  
Broiler Chickens ◽  
Broiler Chicken ◽  
Cholesterol Concentration ◽  
Broiler Chicks ◽  
Randomized Design ◽  
Red Blood Cell Count ◽  
Serum Biochemical ◽  
Completely Randomized Design ◽  
Biochemical Indices ◽  
Dietary Treatments

The effect of phytobiotics inclusion on haematological and serum indices of broiler chickens was investigated using 180 one day-old Arbor-acre broiler chicks in an eight weeks feeding trial. Six experimental diets were formulated to include the control diets (Og/kg), Ginger (5g/kg), Pawpaw leaf (5g/kg), Moringa (5g/kg), Turmeric(1g/kg) and Oxytetracycline (0.5g/kg) diet. These diets were assigned to six groups of 30 chicks replicated 3 times with 10 birds per replicate in a completely randomized design (CRD). Feed and water were given ad libitum. At the end of eight weeks, blood samples were collected from jugular vein of the birds and were analyzed for haematological and serum biochemical indices. The result of the analysis showed that dietary treatments significantly (p<0.05) influenced all haematological parameters studied. Ginger had the highest value of packed cell volume (45%), haemoglobin (15.05 g/dl) and red blood cell count (3.39x1012L-1) at the finisher phase. Total protein, uric acid, glucose were significant (p<0.05). Serum cholesterol value was significantly (p<0.05) lower in birds supplemented with ginger compared to other groups. It can be concluded that ginger at 5g/kg improved PCV, Hb and reduction of cholesterol concentration in broiler chicken.

Haematobiochemical indices of broiler chickens fed probiotic supplemented shea kernel cake meal based diet

2020 ◽  
Vol 45 (4) ◽  
pp. 186-195
Author(s):  
P. C. Aguihe ◽  
A. S. Kehinde ◽  
S. K. Halidu ◽  
P. O Osaguona ◽  
C. A. Jeje
Keyword(s):  
Broiler Chickens ◽  
Serum Triglyceride ◽  
Serum Biochemistry ◽  
Blood Parameters ◽  
Cholesterol Concentration ◽  
Broiler Chicks ◽  
Probiotic Supplementation ◽  
Randomized Design ◽  
Biochemical Indices ◽  
Dietary Treatments

A 49-day experiment was conducted with a total of 240 Arbor acre broiler chicks, to determine the effect of probiotic supplementation on graded levels of shea kernel cake meal (SKCM) on their haematological and serum biochemical indices. The birds were randomly grouped into four dietary treatments comprising of 0%, 5%, 10% and 15% inclusion levels of SKCM as T1 , T2 , T3 and T respectively in a completely randomized design having 5 replicates with 12 chicks each. Diet T served as the control, without SKCM and probiotic addition, while diet T2 , T3 and T4 were supplemented with 0.5g/kg Biovet-YC® at both starter and finisher phases. Feed and water were given ad-libitum and routine management were strictly observed. At the end of the feeding trial, three broilers per replicate were randomly selected and blood collected using hypodermal syringe into two different labeled bottles with or without an anti-coagulant (EDTA) for haematology and serum biochemistry investigation respectively. The results showed that there were significant (P<0.05) increase in the white blood cell count and corresponding decrease (p<0.05) in serum triglyceride and cholesterol concentration of birds fed probiotic supplemented SNCM diets. However, other blood parameters measured were not affected (p>0.05) by the probiotic supplementation. Therefore, it can be concluded that incorporation of probiotic supplemented SKCM up to 15% inclusion level did not have any deleterious impact on blood status of the broilerchickens.

scholarly journals Haematological and serum biochemical indices of broiler chickens fed roselle seed (Hibiscus sabdariffa l.) cake based diet as replacement for soyabean meal

2020 ◽  
Vol 46 (2) ◽  
pp. 158-163
Author(s):  
D. N. Onunkwo ◽  
J. C. Ezike ◽  
W. Amaduruonye ◽  
J. Nathaniel ◽  
G. Daniel-Igwe,
Keyword(s):  
Broiler Chickens ◽  
Control Diet ◽  
Density Lipoprotein ◽  
Dietary Treatment ◽  
Soya Bean ◽  
Broiler Chicks ◽  
Seed Cake ◽  
Blood Biochemical ◽  
Serum Biochemical ◽  
Dietary Treatments

Feeding trial experiment was carried out to evaluate the haematological and serum biochemical parameters of broiler chickens fed graded levels of Roselle Seed Cake (RSC) as replacement of a conventional protein source. Proximate composition was done to determine the nutrient content of RSC and experimental diets. The experiment contained graded levels of RSC replacing soya bean cake (SBC). One hundred and twenty (120) day old Ross broiler chickens were used in a Completely Randomized Design (CRD). The broiler chicks were assigned to five dietary treatments with three replicates each with 8 birds per replicate and 24 birds per treatment. Five isonitrogenous and isocaloric diets were formulated for the broiler straight diet. Diet 1 served asthe control diet while diets 2, 3, 4 and 5 contained 8%, 16%, 24% and 32% RSC respectively. Data were collected and analyzed using analysis of variance and the mean was separated using Duncan multiple range test. The findings from the study showed that there were no significant (P?0.05) differences in all the parameters measured for haematology across dietary treatment means except for the white blood cell. The blood biochemical composition showed no significant (P?0.05) differences in total protein, high density lipoprotein, low density lipoprotein and creatinine across dietary treatments. RSC as an alternative feedstuff can replace soya bean cake at 24% in the diet of broiler chickens for improved haematological and blood biochemical of broilers. Roselle seed cake can replace SBC at the broiler chicken straight ration at 75% (24% dietary RSC) inclusion for better performance.

scholarly journals Performance Index and Economic Efficiency of SASSO C44 Broilers Fed Diets Containing Graded Levels of Dried Blood-Rumen Content Mixture to Replace Roasted Soybean Meal

2018 ◽  
Vol 14 (18) ◽  
pp. 388
Author(s):  
Melkamu Bezabih Yitbarek ◽  
Birhan Tamir ◽  
Ashenafi Mengistu
Keyword(s):  
Economic Efficiency ◽  
Soybean Meal ◽  
Performance Index ◽  
Experimental Period ◽  
Rumen Content ◽  
Broiler Chicks ◽  
Treatment Groups ◽  
Feed Cost ◽  
Randomized Design ◽  
Dietary Treatments

This experiment was carried out to evaluate performance index and economic efficiency of broiler chicks fed diets containing dried blood rumen content mixtures (DBRCM) as a replacement for roasted soybean meal (RSBM). A total of 225 unsexed day-old broiler chicks (SASSO C44) were randomly allocated to five dietary treatments in a completely randomized design. Each treatment was replicated thrice with 15 birds per replicate. The experimental diets were formulated to contain 100% RSBM+0%DBRCM (T1), 80%RSBM+ 20% DBRCM (T2), 60% RSBM + 40% DBRCM (T3), 40% RSBM + 60% DBRCM(T4) and 20% RSBM+ 80% DBRCM (T5) based on a control ration contained 30% roasted soybean meal. The result showed that there was no statistical difference (P≥0.05) in performance index during the experimental period. The mean mortality was not influenced (P≥0.05) across the treatment groups. Birds fed T1 had the highest (P<0.05) and T5 the lowest (P<0.05) feed cost per kilogram feed. Feed cost per unit gain (Kg) was the highest (P<0.05) for T1 and the lowest (P<0.05) for T4 and T5. Total feed cost of the birds fed T1 was higher than those of the birds fed T5 diet. The highest (P<0.05) economic efficiency was observed for birds fed on T4 and T5. Based on this result, it could be concluded that 80% DBRCM can replace roasted soybean meal to achieve the highest economic efficiency, without affecting the performance index of broiler chicken.

scholarly journals Effect of Adding Different Levels of Portulaca oleracea L. Seeds and Leaves Powder to The Diet on Productive and Physiological Performance of Broiler Chickens (Ross 308)

2021 ◽  
Vol 34 (1) ◽  
pp. 38-48
Author(s):  
Ahmed J. Shirshaab ◽  
Jaffar M. Jassim
Keyword(s):  
Broiler Chickens ◽  
Basal Diet ◽  
Serum Glucose ◽  
Portulaca Oleracea ◽  
Control Group ◽  
Broiler Chicks ◽  
Positive Role ◽  
Randomized Design ◽  
Escherichia Coli Bacteria ◽  
Different Levels

This study was conducted in the Poultry Field of the College of Agriculture, Basrah University for the period from 20/9/2019 to 24/10/2019 to investigate the effect of adding different levels of Portulaca oleracea L. seeds and leaves powder on some physiological characteristics of broilers. A total 216 one day old unsexed Ross-308 broiler chicks were used in this study. The chicks were randomly distributed into six treatments replicated three times (12 chicks each replicate). The experiment was designed as a completely randomized design (CRD). The first treatment was control (basal diet), P. oleracea seed powder was added as 5 & 10 g.kg-1 for the 2nd and 3rd treatments. Leaves powder was added as 5 and 10 g.kg-1 to the basal diet in treatment 4th and 5th. In the 6th treatment 5 gm of seed and 5 gm of leaves powder was added to the basal diet. The results showed that there was a significant (P <0.05) decrease in serum glucose, cholesterol and triglyceride concentrations in all additive treatments compared to control. There was also a significant decrease (P <0.05) in Escherichia coli bacteria count, as well as a significant improvement (P <0.05) in the number of Lactobacilli bacteria in all addition treatments compared to the control group. The addition of P. oleracea seeds and leaves powder had no significant effect on some haematological indices and on the total protein concentration in the serum. The study confirms the importance of adding powder of seeds or leaves in the broiler diet because it has a positive role in improving some of the physiological and microbial blood characteristics of the broiler.

scholarly journals Haematological response of broiler chickens to garlic (Allium sativum) as an additive

2020 ◽  
Vol 46 (4) ◽  
pp. 45-51
Author(s):  
M. H. Bot ◽  
F. F. Ajimohun ◽  
R. R. Stephen ◽  
O. D. Olaiya ◽  
L. N. Daniel ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Drinking Water ◽  
Broiler Chickens ◽  
Allium Sativum ◽  
White Blood Cells ◽  
Broiler Chicks ◽  
Veterinary Research ◽  
Randomized Design ◽  
Haematological Profile ◽  
Haematological Analysis ◽  
Dietary Treatments

An experiment was carried out to investigate the effects of using garlic (Allium sativum) as an additive on haematological profile in broiler chicken production. The study was carried out at Livestock Investigation Department (L.I.D) of the National Veterinary Research Institute (N.V.R.I), Vom. The experiment lasted eight weeks. A total of 144, one day-old broiler chicks of Arbor acre breed were used for the study in a completely randomized design (CRD). The birds were allotted into four (4) dietary treatments with each having three (3) replicates. Processed and ground garlic was added into the drinking water of each treatment at 0g, 3g, 6g and 9g per liter of drinking water representing treatments 1, 2, 3 and 4, respectively. The result of haematological analysis showed that all the parameters were significantly (P<0.05) different across the dietary treatments. The white blood cells in T4 (12.13) which is higher than 10.21, 8.65 and 7,68 respectively. This indicates that the health of the birds was challenged in T4 even though they are all within the normal range (Merck's Manual, 1998). Packed cell volume (PCV) level of T4 was the Lowest among the dietary treatments. It can therefore be concluded that garlic used as an additive in drinking water showed no deleterious effect in haematological parameters of broiler chickens rather it boosted their immunity.

scholarly journals Lower Dietary Inclusion of Alphamune G May Improve Performance, Hematology, Serum Biochemistry and Histology of Broiler Chicken

2012 ◽  
Vol 1 (2) ◽  
pp. 15 ◽  
Author(s):  
S. A. Bolu ◽  
K. D. Adeyemi ◽  
F. E. Sola-Ojo ◽  
A. A. Fabiyi ◽  
A. T. Adedeji ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Weight Gain ◽  
Feed Intake ◽  
Broiler Chicken ◽  
Serum Biochemistry ◽  
Broiler Chicks ◽  
Improve Performance ◽  
Gain Ratio ◽  
Randomized Design ◽  
Significant Difference ◽  
Serum Biochemical

<p>A 56-day trial was conducted on 140 day-old broiler chicks fed graded levels of Alphamune G (0.00, 0.02, 0.03, 0.04, 0.05 and 0.06%) in a completely randomized design. Feed intake and weight gain were significantly influenced (P&lt;0.05) by the inclusion levels of Alphamune G. Bird fed 0.00% and 0.02% Alphamune had the highest and lowest feed intake, respectively. There was no significant difference in the feed intake, weight gain and feed to gain ratio of broiler birds fed 0.04 and 0.05% Alphamune G. Birds fed Alphamune at 0.04 and 0.05% had the best feed to gain ratio. Broiler chicks fed 0.04% of Alphamune G had the highest fibre, fat and ash retention (68.70, 77.46, and 59.88%, respectively). There was no significant difference (P&gt;0.05) in the carcass characteristics of birds fed different graded levels of Alphamune G. Haematological parameters show no significant difference among levels of Alphamune G. Serum biochemical values did not show any significant effect except for cholesterol, creatinine and uric acid. Alphamune G at 0.04% inclusion in diets may help improve performance of broiler chicken.</p>

scholarly journals Influence of dietary lanthanum oxide (La O ) on the blood characteristics and 2 3 ovarian morphometry of broiler chickens

2020 ◽  
Vol 46 (2) ◽  
pp. 40-46
Author(s):  
P. O. Ozung ◽  
O. O. K. Oko ◽  
A. J. Henry ◽  
N. P. Jimmy ◽  
P. O. Eburu ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Broiler Chickens ◽  
Lanthanum Oxide ◽  
Positive Control ◽  
Negative Control ◽  
Feed Additives ◽  
Health Concern ◽  
Broiler Chicks ◽  
Serum Biochemical ◽  
Blood Characteristics ◽  
Dietary Treatments

The use of antibiotics as feed additives in animal production has been a source of health concern. A practical approach is the supplementation of animal feeds with rare earth element. Thus, this study was carried out with 225 day – old broiler chicks (CHI strain) to evaluate the influence of dietary Lanthanum oxide (La O ) on the blood characteristics and 2 3 ovarian morphometry. The feeding trial lasted eight weeks before the parameters were determined. The dietary treatments were designated as T , T , T , T and T . The T served as 1 2 3 4 5 1 the negative control without La O while T was the positive control with antibiotic. La O was 2 3 2 2 3 supplemented to T , T , T , and T at 100, 200 and 300 ppm, respectively. The birds were 3 4 3 5 divided into five groups of 45 each and randomly assigned to the five experimental diets using a completely randomized design (CRD). Each treatment was further divided into three replicates of fifteen (15) birds each and reared in a brooding unit and later on a deep litter house. Feed and water were provided ad-libitum. Results showed that the haematologicalparameters were not significantly (P>0.05) influenced by dietary treatments, except the differential leucocytes (eosinophils, lymphocytes and  neutrophils); while in terms of the serum- biochemical indices, only cholesterol and bi-carbonate contents were significantly (P<0.05) influenced by dietary treatments. The ovarian weight was significantly (P<0.05)influenced by dietary treatments. The results of this study suggest that dietary La O up to 300 2 3 ppm will not adversely affect the blood (haematological and serum biochemical) characteristics and ovarian morphometry of broiler chickens.

scholarly journals Performance of starter broiler chickens fed diet supplemented with Smartchoice phytase enzyme

2020 ◽  
Vol 47 (2) ◽  
pp. 196-203
Author(s):  
O. A. Ekine ◽  
D. N. Onunkwo
Keyword(s):  
Weight Gain ◽  
Feed Intake ◽  
Broiler Chickens ◽  
Live Weight ◽  
Daily Weight Gain ◽  
Broiler Chicks ◽  
Feed Cost ◽  
Randomized Design ◽  
Total Weight Gain ◽  
Dietary Treatments

Phytase is essential for enhancing nutritional value of feed and improving animal growthperformance and health. A study was conducted to evaluate the influence of Smartchoicephytase enzyme supplementation in the diet of starter broiler chickens. A total of 150 Rossstrain broiler chicks were used for the study and allotted to five treatment groups of 30 birdseach. Each group was further divided into three replicates of 10 birds per replicate. Five isonitrogenous(21.40% CP) and iso-caloric (2975.40 kcal/kg ME) dietary treatments werecompounded to contain 0g/100kg (T ), 10g/100kg (T ), 15g/100kg (T ), 20g/100kg (T ) and 1 2 3 425g/100kg (T ) of a commercial Smartchoice phytase enzyme preparation for 28 days in a 5Completely Randomized Design (CRD). Feed and water were provided to the chicks adlibitum.Daily feed intake and weekly body weight were measured. The result showed that thedaily feed intake and daily protein intake were not affected (P>0.05) by Smartchoice phytaseenzyme supplementation. Final live weight, daily weight gain and total weight gain weresignificantly different among treatments. Protein efficiency ratio were significantly (P<0.05)higher in T (2.10) than T (1.80) but similar to T (2.05), T (2.05) and T (1.96). Feed 1 5 2 3 4conversion ratio was significantly (P<0.05) different in T5 (2.58) and T (2.02) but similar 1(P>0.05) in T (2.02), T (2.28), T (2.31) and T (2.38). Mortality was lowest in T5. Total feed 1 2 3 4cost per bird and daily feed cost per bird were not affected (P>0.05) by Smartchoice phytaseenzyme supplementation while cost per kg of feed and daily feed cost per bird were notsignificantly (P>0.05) affected. The findings from this study showed that Smartchoicephytase enzyme could be supplemented up to 20g per 100kg in the diet of starter broilerchickens.

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