Evaluation of dietary supplementation of fenugreek seed (Trigonella foenum-graecum L.) as a growth promoter in broiler diet and its impacts on growth performance, carcass quality and cost effectiveness

Abstract

This study was carried out to evaluate the efficacy of Fenugreek seeds (Trigonella foenum-graecum L.) on overall performance of broiler. A total of 96-day old Cobb-500 chicks were randomly divided into four dietary treatment groups namely 0, 1, 2 and 3 having three replications in each treatment group. Brooded chicks were randomly separated into replications wise separate pen to rear up to 4 weeks. Each treatment group contains 24 birds (8 birds in each replication). Experimental birds in 1, 2 and 3 were provided fenugreek seeds meal with 0.5%, 1% and 1.5% of feed while 0 was provided with standard feed and considered as control group. The results of this study were indicated that final live weight gain and feed efficiency of birds was significantly (P<0.05) higher in 3 compared to 2, 1 and 0 respectively. The result also indicated that feed efficiency was increased at dose rate of 1.5% fenugreek seeds meal in 3 compared to 2 1 and control 0 group respectively. In case of meat yield parameters there was significant (P<0.05) difference among treatment groups except liver weight. The carcass weight was significantly (P<0.05) higher in 3 group compared to the control group. The lowest feed cost was found in 0 and highest profit in 3 group. Based on the current study, it is concluded that fenugreek seed meal at a dose of 1.5% can be used as growth promoter for the production of broiler chicken.

Effect of Incorporation of Fenugreek Seed Powder and Turmeric Rhizome Powder on Performance of Broilers

“…The results indicated that body weight gain was significantly (P < 0.01) highest in T 6 , T 5 and T 4 groups and lowest in control group (T 1 ). The results are in agreement with the findings of [13] and [14] who reported significantly higher body weight gain in the birds fed fenugreek seed powder and turmeric powder, respectively. The improvement in body weight gain might be due to the presence of essential fatty acids as well as high quality protein in the fenugreek seeds [15] and anti-inflammatory, antimicrobial, gastroprotective effect of curcumin and turmerones present in turmeric and their synergic effects [16].…”

Effect of Graded Levels of Fenugreek (Trigonella foenum-graecum L.) Seeds on the Growth Performance, Hematological Parameters, and Intestinal Histomorphology of Broiler Chickens

“…Our previous study with the dietary inclusion of 15 g/kg of FS and a blend of probiotics also improved the growth performance and nutrient digestibility of New Zealand White rabbits [ 16 ]. Similarly, studies with the dietary inclusion of 5, 10, and 15 g/kg FS [ 17 ], 10 g/kg normal, and enzyme-treated FS [ 18 ] reported improved growth performance in broilers. In contrast, other studies have reported a reduction in growth performance of broiler with the inclusion of 5 g/kg FS at 42 days of age [ 19 ], 5 and 10 g/kg FS at 21 days of age [ 20 ], 30 g/kg FS at 21 and 28 days of age [ 21 ], and 40 and 50 g/kg FS at 38 days of age [ 22 ].…”

The Influence of Nigella Sativa and Curcumin Extracts as Phytogenic Feed Additives on Broiler Performance, Blood Parameters, Antioxidants Status and Intestinal Microbiota

“…Thus, a number of substances have been used in poultry feed as natural growth enhancers (Elsherif et al, 2021;Khan et al 2021 andSamy et al, 2022). Plant materials called phytogenic and their extracts are used in poultry feed to help the birds grow faster, stay healthy, and digestive enzymes (Pandey et al, 2019 andAli et al, 2021). Phytogenic as natural feed additives has the T greatest beneficial effects such as improving feed utilization and digestive secretions of poultry also may be the presence of variety of active components that act as antimicrobial and antioxidants (Pirgozliev et al, 2019;Alagbe 2021 andDegla et al, 2022).…”