EFFECT OF ACACIA NILOTICA ON DIGESTIBILITY AND BIOCHEMISTRY OF BROILER CHICKEN
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Acacia nilotica, broiler chickens, blood biochemistry, nutrients digestibility
Abstract
The aim of the research was to examine the impact of Acacia nilotica supplementation on numerous parameters related to digestibility, blood parameters, hormone levels, and intestinal length in broiler chickens. The digestibility of dry matter in the chickens was not significantly affected by different levels of Acacia nilotica supplementation. However, the digestibility of crude protein was significantly higher in the group supplemented with 3% Acacia nilotica compared to other groups. Similarly, the digestibility of metabolizable energy was significantly higher in the group supplemented with 6% Acacia nilotica. The digestibility of crude fat was significantly higher in the group supplemented with 12% Acacia nilotica. Regarding blood parameters, the hemoglobin level, Packed cell volume and white blood cells was significantly higher in the group supplemented with 12% Acacia nilotica compared to other groups. Red blood cell count was significantly higher in the 9% Acacia nilotica group. Cholesterol level was significantly lower in the 12% Acacia nilotica group. In terms of hormone levels, no significant differences were observed in growth hormone levels among the different groups. However, TSH level was significantly higher in the group supplemented with 6% Acacia nilotica. The length of the duodenum was significantly higher in the group supplemented with 6% Acacia nilotica, while the lengths of the jejunum and ileum were not significantly affected by treatments. These findings highlight the potential of Acacia nilotica as a dietary additive for broiler chickens, providing insights into its effects on nutrient utilization and physiological parameters.
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Shahid Iqbal
Department of Poultry Husbandry, Faculty of Animal Husbandry and Veterinary Sciences, Sindh Agriculture University Tandojam
Nasir Rajput
Department of Poultry Husbandry, Faculty of Animal Husbandry and Veterinary Sciences, Sindh Agriculture University Tandojam
Momin Khan
Directorate General Livestock and Dairy Development Department Khyber Pakhtunkhwa
Imran Ahmad
Department of Animal Nutrition, Faculty of Animal Husbandry and Veterinary Sciences, Sindh Agriculture University Tandojam
Ahmad Ali Moryani
Department of Poultry Husbandry, Faculty of Animal Husbandry and Veterinary Sciences, Sindh Agriculture University Tandojam
Syed Nouman Shah
Department of Livestock and Poultry Production Faculty of Veterinary Animal sciences University of Poonch Rawalakot
Abdul Kabir
Department of Poultry Husbandry, Faculty of Animal Husbandry and Veterinary Sciences, Sindh Agriculture University Tandojam