Effect of decocted turmeric on performance, hematological parameters and carcass traits of broiler chickens
Abstract: This study aimed to
investigate the effect of decocted turmeric on performance, haematological
parameters and carcass traits of broilers. Broiler chicks at 11 days of age
were allotted to five groups, including T0 (birds drinking 100% water), T1 (25%
decocted turmeric + 75% water), T2 (50% decocted turmeric + 50% water), T3 (75%
decocted turmeric + 25% water) and T4 (100% decocted turmeric). The study was
arranged based on a completely randomized design (CRD), parameters investigated
was performance and blood chemistry (leukocyte, total protein, albumin,
globulin, uric acid, glucose). The data were subjected to analysis of variance
at 5% probability. Decocted turmeric did not affect weight gain, feed and water
consumption and feed conversion ratio of broilers. Lymphocytes proportion was
higher (P<0.05) in T1, T2 and T4 than in T0 and T3 birds. The heterophils to
lymphocytes ratio was lower (P<0.05) in birds receiving decocted turmeric
than control. Globulin concentration and albumin to globulin ratio were higher
and lower (P<0.05), respectively, in serum of T2, T3 and T4 than T0 and T1
birds. The proportion of heterophils and concentration of serum total protein,
albumin, uric acid and glucose were not different among treatments. The weight
of breast meat was higher and lower (P<0.05) in T3 and T4 birds,
respectively, compared to the control. In conclusion, providing decocted
turmeric through drinking water helped to improve stress responses and
increased the weight of breast meat of broiler chickens.
Keywords: blood count; broiler
chick; carcass; decocted turmeric; serum biochemistry
Author: I. Isroli, T.
Yudiarti, E. Widiastuti, S. Sugiharto
Journal Code: jppeternakangg170055