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Effect of Kalo Jeera Seeds and Papaya Leaf Supplementation on the Performance of Broiler

M. G. Sorwar
Department of Pharmacology, Faculty of Veterinary science, Bangladesh Agricultural University, Mymensingh

M. Mostofa
Department of Pharmacology, Faculty of Veterinary science, Bangladesh Agricultural University, Mymensingh

M. N. Hasan
Department of Pharmacology, Faculty of Veterinary science, Bangladesh Agricultural University, Mymensingh

M. Billah
Department of Medicine, Surgery and Obstetrics, Faculty of Animal Science and Veterinary Medicine, Patuakhali Science and Technology University, Dumki-8602, Patuakhali, Bangladesh

M. T. Rahman
Department of Pharmacology, Faculty of Veterinary science, Bangladesh Agricultural University, Mymensingh

Abstract/ Executive Summary:

This experiment was conducted to determine the effect of papaya leaf (Carica papaya) and kalo jeera (Nigella sativa) seeds powdered supplementation in drinking water as a growth promoter in broiler chickens. A total of 20 Cobb-500 broiler chicks (day-old) were purchased from local hatchery (Nourish Poultry and Hatchery Ltd.) and after seven days of acclimatization chicks were randomly divided into two groups, A (n=10) and B (n=10). The group A was kept as a control and not treated. The group B was supplemented with papaya leaf and kalo jeera powder with feed and water. Weekly observations were recorded for live body weight gain up to 5^th weeks and hematological tests were performed at 35^th days age of broiler to search for hematological changes between control (A) and treatment (B) groups. The initial body weight of groups A and B on 1^st were 41.00±0.56 gm and 41.50±0.35 gm, respectively and after 35^th day of experiment final body weight were 1470±57.35 gm and 1720±58.56 gm, respectively and economics of production were analyzed and found that net profit per broiler was Tk. 8.91 and Tk. 20.69, respectively. The treatment group B was recorded statistically significant (at 1% level) increased (17.00%) for live body weight than that of control group A. The hematological parameters total erythrocyte count (TEC), erythrocyte sedimentation rate (ESR) and hemoglobin (Hb) estimation value of treatment group shows significant difference, while hemoglobin estimation does not show significant difference from control group. The results suggest that better growth performance could be achieved in broilers supplemented with papaya leaf and kalo jeera seeds.

Keywords: Papaya, Kalo jeera, Growth promoter, Broiler, chicken

Location: Department of Pharmacology, Bangladesh Agricultural University (BAU), Mymensingh

Start Date: 26-07-2014

End Date: 05-10-2014

Program Area: Animal Health and Management

Commodity: Broiler, Black cumin

Objectives:

To determine the effect of papaya leaf and kalo jeera seeds powdered supplementation in drinking water as a growth promoter in broiler chickens.

Methodology:

This study was executed at the Department of Pharmacology, Bangladesh Agricultural University (BAU), Mymensingh during the period from 26^th July, 2014 to 5^th October, 2014. A total of 20, day-old Cobb-500 broiler chicks purchased from a local hatchery (Nourish Poultry and Hatchery Ltd.) and reared in experimental shed of Department of Pharmacology. All birds were provided same management conditions like floor space, temperature, relative humidity, ventilation and light. Immediately after enter into the shed all chicks were given vitamin C and glucose to prevent the stress for transportation. The broiler chicks were kept in the same compartment for 7 days and brooding temperature were correctly maintained. Optimum light was provided daily throughout the experimental period. The chicks were brooded at 35^oC during first week and thereafter; the temperature was reduced by 3^oC every week until the temperature reached to the room temperature. The litter management was also done very carefully. The starter and finisher broiler rations were supplied to the broiler chicken appropriately. A weighed amount of the ration was offered to the birds twice a day and the left over feed was collected to calculate feed consumption of the birds. Papaya leaves were harvested green from Pharmacology Medicinal plants garden, BAU, the leaves were washed, chopped and air dried in a well-ventilated room for 10 days. The dried leaves were ground separately using the Mixture blender to produce Papaya leaf and stored in air-tight bags. Kalo jeera seeds were purchased from local K.R. Market, BAU, Mymensingh, washed and dried and crushed in mortar pestle to paste. After 7 days all the 20 broiler chicks were randomly divided into 2 groups A (n=10) and B (n=10). Treatment group B was given the mixture of papaya leaf and kalo jeera (1% each in drinking water). All the chicks of treated and control groups were closely observed for 35 days and following parameters were studied. Broilers chicks of control and treatment groups were weighed with spring weighing machine. The weight of broiler chickens was taken weekly. Mean live weight gains of each group of chicken on 1^st, 7^th, 14^th, 21^st, 28^th and 35^th days were recorded. Blood samples were collected from wing vein of chicken of both control and treated groups at 35^th days to study the blood parameters according to the method described by Lamberg and Rothstein (1977). Statistical analysis- The data were analyzed statistically between control and treated groups of broiler by the analysis of variance (ANOVA) technique in completely randomized design (CRD). The differences were considered statistically significant at 5% level (P<0.05).

Source of Information: Bangl. J. Vet. Med. (2016). 14 (1): 37-42

Article Link (Online Journal): DOI: https://doi.org/10.3329/bjvm.v14i1.28820

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Achievement/Findings:

From this study it is evident that the treatment groups are more profitable than the control group. Besides these, treatment groups are suitable for human health because there is no residual effect of medicine and also cost effective. This preliminary study showed that the formulation could be used as an alternative to commercially available growth promoters. However, further studies are essential to assess the impact of these medicinal plants on the quality of broiler meat and immune status to ensure the safety of human consumption.

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