Efficacy of herbal growth promoters in augmenting the performance of broilers.

H.F. Ahmed; K. Ravikanth; S.Maini; A.Borthakur

Volume : VII, Issue : II, February - 2017

Efficacy of herbal growth promoters in augmenting the performance of broilers.

H. F. Ahmed, K. Ravikanth, S. Maini, A. Borthakur

Abstract :

A total of 240 day old commercial oiler chicks were procured and divided randomly into 4 treatment groups (T0 to T3) of 60 chicks each. Group T0 (n=60) was kept as negative control. Group T1 (n=60) was treated with basal ration supplemented with AV/AGP/10 @250g/ton (M/S Ayurvet Ltd.). Group T2 (n=60) was treated with basal diet supplemented with Herbiotic @500g/ton. Group T3 (n=60) was treated with basal ration supplemented with Salinomycin @500g/ton. Parameters viz. feed trials and metabolic trials were evaluated. Results revealed improved body weight and better FCR in group T1. The mean digestibility coefficients for dry organic nutrients were improved in all supplemented groups. Nitrogen retention % was significantly better in group T1. Carcass characteristics were improved in the supplemented groups. Duodenal villous height:crypt depth ratio was higher in herbal supplement groups. Mortality rate percentage was decreased after product supplementation. Thus, it can be inferred that herbal growth promoters can significantly enhance oiler performance.