Effect of dietary supplementation of ginger on feed conversion ratio, carcass physiognomies and haematological parameters in broiler

Authors

  • Md Sadik Al Mahdy Department of Pharmacology, Faculty of Veterinary Science, Bangladesh Agricultural University, Mymensingh-2202
  • Md Faridul Islam Department of Pharmacology, Faculty of Veterinary Science, Bangladesh Agricultural University, Mymensingh-2202
  • Md Nakibul Hasan Department of Physiology, Faculty of Veterinary Science, Bangladesh Agricultural University, Mymensingh-2202
  • Ashadul Habib Department of Pharmacology, Faculty of Veterinary Science, Bangladesh Agricultural University, Mymensingh-2202
  • Mahmudul Hasan Sikder Department of Pharmacology, Faculty of Veterinary Science, Bangladesh Agricultural University, Mymensingh-2202

Keywords:

Ginger, FCR, Growth promoter, Broiler

Abstract

This study evaluated the effect of ginger on the growth performance, carcass quality of broiler chickens. A total of 40 broiler chickens were randomly selected into four groups identified as A (1% ginger extract), B (2% ginger extract), C (positive control) and D (negative control). All groups contain equal number of birds (n=10.) Birds were treated with aqueous ginger extract via drinking water. Significant variations (p<0.05) existed between the control and other treatments in mean final body weight, dressed weight, daily feed intake and feed conversion ratio. At the end of experiment (35th day) for 1% ginger extraction treatment the live body weight is 1745gm (p<0.05), dressing weight 1135.3 (p<0.05) and FCR is 1.66 (p<0.05). The usage of the test ingredients had a significant effect (p<0.05) on dressing percentage. Administration of ginger to broiler chickens increased their performance, FCR as well as blood parameters. It is, thus, recommended in broiler chicken production alternative to antibiotic and/or growth promoter.

Res. Agric. Livest. Fish.4(3): 173-179, December 2017

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2017-12-29

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Effect of dietary supplementation of ginger on feed conversion ratio, carcass physiognomies and haematological parameters in broiler. (2017). Research in Agriculture Livestock and Fisheries, 4(3), 173-179. https://doi.org/10.3329/ralf.v4i3.35094

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Vol. 4 No. 3 (2017)

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Livestock

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How to Cite

Effect of dietary supplementation of ginger on feed conversion ratio, carcass physiognomies and haematological parameters in broiler. (2017). Research in Agriculture Livestock and Fisheries, 4(3), 173-179. https://doi.org/10.3329/ralf.v4i3.35094