Effect of nettle (Urtica dioica) medicinal plant on growth performance, immune responses, and serum biochemical parameters of broiler chickens

Journal Title: International Research Journal of Applied and Basic Sciences - Year 2012, Vol 3, Issue 4

Abstract

This study was conducted to evaluate the effects of dietary nettle (Urtica dioica) medicinal plant supplementation on growth performance, carcass traits, and blood biochemical and immunity parameters in female broiler chicks.

Authors and Affiliations

Alireza Safamehr*| Department of Animal Science, Islamic Azad University, Maragheh Branch, Maragheh-Iran,E-mail address: safamehr@yahoo.com, Mostafa Mirahmadi| Department of Animal Science, Islamic Azad University, Maragheh Branch, Maragheh-Iran, Ali Nobakht| Department of Animal Science, Islamic Azad University, Maragheh Branch, Maragheh-Iran

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Alireza Safamehr*, Mostafa Mirahmadi, Ali Nobakht (2012). Effect of nettle (Urtica dioica) medicinal plant on growth performance, immune responses, and serum biochemical parameters of broiler chickens. International Research Journal of Applied and Basic Sciences, 3(4), 721-728. https://europub.co.uk/articles/-A-4967