Performance and Egg Quality of Laying Hens Fed Ration Containing Coriander Seeds (Coriandrum sativum Linn)
Abstract: The aims of this
study were to determine the effect of diets containing different levels of
coriander seeds on performance and egg quality of Lohmann Brown laying hens. A
total of 96 Lohmann Brown laying hens of 43 weeks of age were randomly
allocated into 16 experimental units by assigning a completely randomized
design with 4 treatments and 4 replications that kept for 6 weeks. The
treatment diets were R0: diet with 0% supplementation of coriander seeds powder
(control), R1: diet with supplementation of 1% coriander seeds powder, R2: diet
with supplementation of 2% coriander seeds powder, and R3: diet with
supplementation of 3% coriander seeds powder. The results showed that
supplementation of coriander seeds in diets did not affect egg weight, egg
production, and egg mass. Supplementation of coriander seeds 2%-3%
significantly (P<0.05) decreased feed consumption and feed conversion ratio.
Supplementation of coriander seeds 1%-3% significantly (P<0.05) increased
yellowness in yolk color without affecting other quality parameters. It can be
concluded that supplementation of coriander seeds at the levels of 2%-3%
decreased feed intake, feed conversion ratio, and increased yolk color,
however, the supplementation at all levels in diets did not affect egg weight,
egg production, and egg mass.
Author: Umul Habiyah, R.
Mutia, S. Suharti
Journal Code: jppeternakangg160018
