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Effect of Supplementation of Vitamin E and Selenium on Growth and Haemato- Biochemical Parameters of Broiler

Mohammad Abdullah-Al-Shamim
Veterinary Surgeon
Department of Livestock Services, Bangladesh.

Md. Jaber
Veterinary Surgeon
Department of Livestock Services, Bangladesh.

Nasrin Sultana
Department of Microbiology and Hygiene, Bangladesh Agricultural University, Mymensingh-2202, Bangladesh.

Md. Mamtazur Rahman
Department of Physiology, Bangladesh Agricultural University, Mymensingh-2202, Bangladesh.

Abstract/ Executive Summary:

The research work was conducted on “Saver Star Boro” broilers fed with vitamin E and selenium from “Eskavit E” at different doses with normal broiler ration to observe the effect on body weight gain and organ weight, some hematological (TEC, Hb, PCV, ESR, MCV, MCH, and MCHC) and some biochemical (SGOT and SGPT) parameters. Twenty, 20 days old broilers were randomly assigned into one of four equal groups (n=5) as A, B, C, and D. Group A was considered as control, fed with normal broiler ration, and other groups B, C, and D were fed with vitamin E and selenium at the dose 40 mg vitamin E and 0.04 mg selenium in group B, 80 mg vitamin E and 0.08 mg selenium in group C and 120 mg vitamin E and 0.12 mg selenium per Kg diet in group D with normal broiler ration from 0 to 21 days of the experiment. It was observed that vitamin E and selenium supplementation significantly (p<0.01) increased the body weight of broilers with better physical appearance. The organ's weight did not differ significantly (p>0.05) among the treated groups in comparison to the control. Hematological parameters such as TEC, Hb, PCV, ESR, MCV, MCH, and MCHC increased mathematically but not significantly (p>0.05) in comparison to the control group. SGOT and SGPT values decreased significantly (p<0.01) in the treated groups. It is revealed that vitamin E and selenium supplementation with a normal ratio is beneficial for broiler productions.

Keywords: Vitamin E, Selenium, Broiler, Performance

Location: Sumaia Poultry Farm, Bangladesh Agricultural University Sheshmur, Mymensingh, and Department of Physiology, Bangladesh Agricultural University, Mymensingh.

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Program Area: Animal Health and Management

Commodity: Broiler

Objectives:

The experiment was conducted with the following objectives:

1. To determine the effect of different levels of dietary supplemental vitamin E and selenium on the growth of broiler.

2. To determine the effect of different levels of dietary supplemental vitamin E and selenium on some organs weight (such as liver, heart, gizzard, and proventriculus) of broiler.

3. To study the effects of different doses of vitamin E and selenium on some haematological parameters (such as TEC, Hb, PCV, ESR, MCV, MCH and MCHC).

4. To study the effects of different doses of vitamin E and selenium on some biochemical parameters (SGOT and SGPT).

Methodology:

The experiment was performed in the Sumaia Poultry Farm, Bangladesh Agricultural University Sheshmur, Mymensingh, and Department of Physiology, Bangladesh Agricultural University, Mymensingh. A total of 20 (twenty) days old “Savar Star Boro” broilers were randomly divided into four (4) equal groups (4×5) and numbered as groups A, B, C, and D. Group A was considered as control and other groups (B, C, and D) were treated with supplementation of vitamin E and selenium preparation (Eskvit E contain 400mg vitE and 0.40mg/1gm), with ordinary feed (Quality Feed Ltd) at a dose rate 100 mg with 40 mg vitamin E and 0.04 mg selenium, 200 mg with 80 mg vitamin E and 0.08 mg selenium and 300 mg with 120 mg vitamin E and 0.12 mg selenium per kg feed. The initial body weight of each bird was recorded just prior to segregation and kept into separated cages. Bodyweight was recorded at 7 days intervals up to the end of the 21 days of the experimental period. The physical appearances were observed during the experimental period and at the end of the experimental days, the birds were sacrificed to collect blood samples for hematological (TEC, Hb, PCV, ESR and MCV, MCH, MCHC) and biochemical (SGOT, SGPT) study. Every day this commercial ration, experimental ration, and freshwater were made available to the growing broiler of each group for the entire period of the experiment. The farm was cleaned, washed using clean tap water, and disinfected using Iosan®. Then the farm was kept empty for 3 days before placing the experimental birds. All necessary equipment was set properly to care for the broiler chicks successfully. The floor space for each bird was 1 ft². Feeder and water spaces were provided to the birds according to the recommendation of Panda et al.. Fresh, clean, and cool drinking water was made available at all times. Fresh and dry rice husk was used as litter at a depth of about 4 cm. As per need, the old litter material was changed using a new rice husk to prevent birds from fungal coccidial invasion. Vaccination was done to control the influence of diseases that might invade the birds. The birds were always exposed to continuous lighting of 12 hours, a day. During night electric bulbs were used to provide the necessary light. Sufficient light and ventilation were provided on the farm. Proper sanitation was done. The body weight of each bird was measured with the help of balance on day twenty-one and sequentially at 7 days intervals up to the end of the experiment. The hematological studies were performed within two hours of the blood collection. Hemoglobin, Packed Cell Volume (PCV), Erythrocyte Count (TEC), and Erythrocyte Sedimentation Rate was determined according to the procedure described by Islam et al. Serum SGPT and SGOT were performed according to the procedure described by. The recorded data were compiled and tabulated for statistical analysis. The mean differences among the treatments were determined as per Duncan’s Multiple Range Test.

Source of Information: International Journal of Natural and Social Sciences, 2015, 2(5): 37-43

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Achievement/Findings:

Based on the findings, the results suggest that supplementation of 80 mg vitamin E and 0.08 mg selenium per Kg diet from “Eskavit E” as a source of vitamin E and selenium may be used in broiler rations for better performance. Further studies are needed to recommend the supplementation of vitamin E and selenium in broiler ration for increasing significant performance.

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