Effect of different levels of Lepidium sativum L. on growth performance, carcass characteristics, hematology and serum biochemical parameters of broilers

Abstract

BackgroundFrequent use of antibiotics to stimulate growth and health of animals leads to the development of antibiotic-resistant populations of microorganisms. In this context, alternatives like herbs and spices to antibiotics are of importance, as they are natural products. Therefore, the present experiment was designed to evaluate the performance, carcass traits, hematology and serum biochemical parameters of broilers fed ration containing varying levels of Lepidium satvium (Garden cress) seed powder as feed additive up to the age of 42 days.MethodsA total of 204 Cobb-500 day-old broiler chicks were randomly distributed into four treatments with three replicates of 17 chicks each. Garden cress (GC) was included in the ration at 0 (0GC), 0.75 (0.75GC), 1.50 (1.5GC) and 2.25 % (2.25GC) in each treatments. Growth performance, carcass characteristics, heamatology, serum biochemical and economic efficiency parameters were observed.ResultsThe crude protein, ether extract and crude fiber content of GC were 22.4, 25.7 and 10.5 %, respectively. Daily dry matter intake and average daily gain during the entire experimental period were affected (p < 0.01) by the treatment diet. Dry matter intake increased with increasing GC level in the ration. Average daily gain for the entire period was greater (p < 0.005) for 0.75 and 1.5GC than 0 and 2.25GC. Groups consumed GC containing ration had better (p < 0.004) drumstick percentage. However, most carcass parts and giblet weight were not affected (p > 0.05). Sex differences were significant for eviscerated, carcass and kidney percentages with greater values for females than males. All hematological parameters were within the normal range. However, inclusion of GC improved (p < 0.05) hemoglobin, packed cell volume and red blood cell count. Group consumed GC containing ration exhibited significant decrease in serum glucose, triglycerides and cholesterol concentration.ConclusionInclusion of GC up to 2.25 % result in no any adverse effect on the health of broilers. Based on the production parameters used in the study, GC can be included as feed additive at a level of 0.75 % in the total ration for better and positive results on biological performance and health status of broilers.

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

“…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.…”

Effect of phytobiotic - Germivit on the functional state of cattle

“…Brogna et al (2014) showed no significant metabolic changes in lambs using phytobiotic. Shawle et al (2016) noted a significant decrease in the concentration of glucose, triglycerides and cholesterol in the serum of broilers with a phytobiotic diet. Karásková et al (2015) found a significant reduction in total cholesterol in broiler chickens.…”

“…In other studies, the use of phytobiotics in birds significantly reduces the level of low-density cholesterol lipoproteins in serum and increases the level of hemoglobin and the number of red blood cells (Ademola et al, 2009). Shawle et al (2016) noted that the use of phytobiotics in diets does not change blood indicators, all hematological indicators were included in the norm. However, in this case, phytobiotics increased hemoglobin and the number of red blood cells.…”

“…The number of dead calves 2 0 0 animals (Patel et al, 2016;Shawle et al, 2016;Valenzuela-Grijalva et al, 2017). The advantage of Germivit compared to its analogs is the low cost and wide availability of its raw materials, the absence of side effects, the safety for animals in cases of overdose, and the pronounced positive effect on the immuno-biochemical status of the animal organism shortly after starting its use.…”

Prospect of leaf extracts on the performance and blood profile of monogastric – a review

“…Similarly, serum parameters follow the same pattern, however, cholesterol, alkaline phosphatase, alanine transaminase and aspartate transaminase values depressed as the level of neem increased (P < 0.05). Kassa et al (2016) examined the effect of dietary inclusion of different levels of Lepidium sativum (GCS) seed powder on the hematology and serum biochemical parameters of broilers. GCS was included in the ration at 0 (0GCS), 0.75 (0.75GCS), 1.50 (1.5GCS) and 2.25 % (2.25GCS) in each treatments, the experiment lasted for 42 days and all hematological parameters were within the normal range.…”