| Title: |
Impact of coriander (Coriandrum sativum), garlic (Allium sativum), fenugreek (Trigonella foenum-graecum) on zootechnical performance, carcass quality, blood metabolites and nutrient digestibility in broilers chickens |
| Authors: |
Abdul Hafeez; Said Shahid Ali; Junaid Akhtar; Shabana Naz; Abdulwahed Fahad Alrefaei; Mohammed Fahad Albeshr; Muhammad Israr; Rifat Ullah Khan |
| Source: |
Veterinary Quarterly, Vol 44, Iss 1, Pp 1-7 (2024) |
| Publisher Information: |
Taylor & Francis Group, 2024. |
| Publication Year: |
2024 |
| Collection: |
LCC:Veterinary medicine |
| Subject Terms: |
Digestibility; broiler; phytogenics; nutrients digestability; Growth; alternative to antibiotics; Veterinary medicine; SF600-1100 |
| Description: |
The study investigated the impact of incorporating a specific herbal blend comprising coriander, garlic, and fenugreek (CGF) at various levels on the zootechnical performance, blood metabolites and nutrient digestibility in broiler chickens. The 42-day experiment involved 360 broilers (Cobb 500), organized into four distinct treatment groups. The dietary interventions included a control group consisting of a basal diet and the same diet was supplemented with CGF at rates of 1, 2, and 3%. Broilers receiving a 1% phytogenic mixture exhibited significantly increased live weight and carcass weight. Moreover, the digestibility of crude protein and crude fat significantly improved in broilers supplemented with a 1% phytogenic mixture. On the other hand, the digestibility of calcium and phosphorus showed a notable increase in broilers fed with a 3% phytogenic mixture. Regarding serum metabolites, the 1% phytogenic mixture group displayed significantly higher levels of high density lipoprotein and triglycerides. The supplementation of the broiler diet with a herbal mixture of coriander, fenugreek, and garlic at a 1% rate resulted in improved growth performance, carcass quality, nutrient digestion, and lipid profile. |
| Document Type: |
article |
| File Description: |
electronic resource |
| Language: |
English |
| ISSN: |
1875-5941; 0165-2176 |
| Relation: |
https://doaj.org/toc/0165-2176; https://doaj.org/toc/1875-5941 |
| DOI: |
10.1080/01652176.2023.2300948 |
| Access URL: |
https://doaj.org/article/efebea751ccd488e96b93005e1eef60d |
| Accession Number: |
edsdoj.febea751ccd488e96b93005e1eef60d |
| Database: |
Directory of Open Access Journals |