Growth Performance, Carcass Characteristics, Haematological and Histological Indices of Broiler Finisher Birds Reared on Varying Levels of Alum Treated Litter
Journal Title: Journal of Agriculture, Food, Environment and Animal Sciences - Year 2024, Vol 5, Issue 1
Abstract
The study aimed to determine the growth performance, carcass characteristics, haematological and histological indices of broiler finisher birds reared on varying levels of alum treated litter. A total of 300 mixed sex of broiler birds at 4 weeks of age were allotted to 4 treatments groups in a completely randomized design (CRD )with 5 replicates of 15 birds each. Treatment 1 served as the control, while treatments 2, 3 and 4 contained (200g, 400g, and 600g) of alum per 5kg liter respectively. Results showed that the body weight gain, ADWG, FCR, feed intake and ADFI values were higher (p<0.05) in favor of the treatment groups (T2, T3 and T4). Treatment groups had better (p<0.05) carcass and organ quality than the control group. In hematology results, it was only the values for WBC were significant (p<0.05) across the treatment and the value was highest (p<0.05) in control birds. Furthermore, histological indices determined were not significant (p>0.05). It was therefore,concluded that the treatment of broiler litter with alum up to 600g/5kg litter had no adverse effect on their performance and can be employed as a litter management protocols for improving performance in broiler production.
Authors and Affiliations
Celestine EZENWOSU, Anselm Ego ONYIMONYI, Nnenna Anizoba WINIFRED, Akaehilem Chinedu JULIUS
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