Influence of asafoetida herbal supplementation on the growth performance and nutrients digestibility in broiler chickens
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Abstract
This study aimed to investigate the effects of asafoetida herb supplementation on the growth performance and nutrients digestibility in broiler chickens. The study used 120 day-old broiler chicks, which were divided into four groups. Group A was kept as a control, while groups B, C, and D were given asafoetida herb at concentrations of 1.5g, 3.0g, and 5.0g/litter, respectively. The results showed that the group given the highest concentration of asafoetida had the highest (P<0.05) feed and water intake, live body weight, carcass weight, dressing percentage, and dry matter, protein, and fat digestibility. Additionally, group C showed better (P<0.05) feed conversion ratio, while group A had the lowest (P<0.05) intake and digestibility values. These herbs can reduce morbidity and mortality rates in broiler chickens. Group D had the lowest morbidity and mortality rates, while group A had the highest. In conclusion, asafoetida herb supplementation in broiler chicken diets can improve their growth performance, including feed and water intake, live body weight, carcass weight, dressing percentage, and dry matter, protein, and fat digestibility. These findings may be useful in the development of new, natural feed additives to improve the growth performance of broiler chickens. Further research is needed to determine the optimal dosage and frequency of asafoetida herb supplementation for broiler chickens.
Keywords: Asafoetida; Broiler Chicks; Digestibility; Growth performance; Herbal supplementation