Effect of periodically use of garlic powder on growth performance and antibody titer to Newcastle and infectious Bursal diseases in broiler chickens
Journal Title: Journal of Herbal Drugs - Year 2012, Vol 2, Issue 4
Abstract
Background & Aim: A feeding trial was conducted to investigate the effect of periodically use of garlic on growth performance, and antibody titer to Newcastle and infectious bursal diseases in broiler chickens. Experimental: Ross broiler chicks randomly allocated into the 10 dietary treatments for 6 weeks. A 3 × 4 factorial experiment was used as three periods of feeding (starter, grower and finisher) and four levels of garlic powder (0, 0.5, 1 and 3 %). Results & Discussion: Feed intake was significantly higher in control group (ppppp Industrial and Practical Recommendations: According to the findings, garlic powder, because of having antibacterial properties and other composition, can have some positive effects on growth function and immune system of broiler chickens. So, using it in culture units and producer companies of animal food for producing of healthy and organic production can be recommended.
Authors and Affiliations
Mahdi Raeesi; Seyed Ali Hoseini Aliabad; Mhammad Bagher Pasha Zanousi; Amir Roofchaee
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