Blood lipids and fatty acids profile of broiler chicken meat after consuming diet containing Lemuru fish oil and palm oil

Abstract

The purpose of this study was to examine the effects of dietary Lemuru fish oil (LFO) and palm oil (PO) on the blood lipid and fatty acids profile in broiler chicken meat. A total of 200 day-old chick broiler chickens were fed four different diets. T0 = ration containing 0% LFO + 3% PO; T1 = ration containing 1% LFO + 2% PO; T2 = ration containing 2% LFO + 1% PO; and T3 = ration containing 3% LFO + 0% PO. The study found a significant increase (P<0.05) in omega-3 levels in broiler meat after consuming a diet containing 1% LFO, 2% PO, and 3% LFO. The levels of triglycerides, LDL, HDL, and omega-6 in broiler meat were not significantly different. The concentration of omega-3 in broiler meat can be raised by feeding up to 3% LFO.