Performance and blood biochemistry profile of broiler chickens fed dietary turmeric (Curcuma longa) powder and cayenne pepper (Capsicum frutescens) powders as antioxidants

Abstract

A 56-day experimental trial was conducted to investigate the performance and blood biochemistry profile of broiler chickens fed dietary turmeric ( Curcuma longa ) powder (t) and cayenne pepper ( Capsicum frutescens ) powder (c) as antioxidants. Two hundred and forty three (two-week old) broiler chicks were randomly allotted into nine treatment groups consisting of 27 selected chicks and three replicates of nine birds each. Three levels of t – (0, 200 and 400 g/ 100 kg basal diet) and three levels of c – (0, 100 and 200 g/ 100 kg basal diet) were used to formulate nine dietary treatments (basal diet (B) inclusive) and fed to each groupin two phases, starter (3–4 weeks) and finisher (5–8 weeks) phases in a randomized design. Feed intake and weight gain were highest ( p < 0.05) in chicks fed B + 100c diet at the starter phase, while feed conversion ratio was best ( p < 0.05) in chickens fed B + 400t + 200c diet at finisher phase. All chickens fed dietary additives had significantly ( p < 0.05) decreased serum alanine aminotransferase and low density lipoproteins but increased high density lipoproteins in the starter phase. The hematological count determined indicate poor ( p < 0.05) profile in groups fed B + 200c diet. Feeding broiler chicks dietary B + 400t + 200c was recommended for optimal growth performance. However, indices measured in the finisher phase allude that the best ( p < 0.05) lipid profile were for chickens allotted B + 400t and B + 200t + 100c diets, while chicks fed B + 200t + 100c diet had overall a better serum count in the finisher phase.

Effects of Inclusion of Different Doses of Persicaria odorata Leaf Meal (POLM) in Broiler Chicken Feed on Biochemical and Haematological Blood Indicators and Liver Histomorphological Changes

“…These findings indicated that POLM had no deleterious effects on kidney function. Various studies using phytobiotics supplementation in broiler chickens have supported our present study results, including the work by Rubio et al [ 77 ], Ahmad et al [ 78 ], and Adegoke et al [ 52 ].…”

“…In another experiment, Gilani et al [ 11 ] examined the efficacy of organic acids and phytobiotics (possessing flavonoids) in poultry feed as alternatives to AGPs, observing significant increases in RBC and WBC counts, as well as an increase in PCV in broiler chickens. Similarly, broiler chickens fed Garden cress ( Lepidium satvium ) seed powder [ 51 ], cayenne pepper ( Capsicum frutescens ) and turmeric ( Curcuma longa ) powders [ 52 ], and pawpaw leaf and seed meal [ 53 ] showed increased values of Hb, PCV, and RBCs.…”

Inclusion of fluted pumpkin (Telfaria occidentalis) fortified bread waste in broiler chickens’ diets

“…The function of albumin in the blood have been reported to include the facilitation of blood clotting ability in farm animals, the higher the albumin the higher the clotting ability and hence its ability to prevent haemorrhage (Azeez et al, 2002). However, the value of albumin obtained in this study was in line with the range of reported by Adegoke et al (2018). Globulin prevents infection in an animal by providing antibodies which fights infection (Awojobi and Opiah, 2000).…”

Hematological and Intestinal Responses of Broilers to Dietary Supplementations of Lactic Fermented Turmeric, Black Pepper or a Mixture of Both

“…Moreover, broiler in T3 group had lower total cholesterol and LDL concentrations in serum as compared to that in T0 group. With regard to the single use of herb as feed additive, Abou-Elkhair et al (2014) and Adegoke et al (2018) revealed the absent impact of turmeric powder on serum total cholesterol and LDL levels of broiler. Likewise, Abou-Elkhair et al (2014) found no influence of black pepper meal on the serum levels of total triglyceride and cholesterol of broiler in their study.…”