Efficacy of tulsi leaves and neem leaves extract in broiler production

Abstract

The efficacy of tulsi (Ocimum sactum) and neem (Azadirachta indica) leaves extract as a growth promoter were studied in broiler. A total of 40 day-old broiler chicks were purchased from Kazi hatchery and after three days of acclimatization the chicks were randomly divided into four groups (n=10). No vaccination schedule was practiced and no antibiotic was added in ration of group A, B, C, and D respectively. Group A served control without any supplements while group B, C and D were supplemented with combination of tulsi and neem extract @ 1 ml, 2ml and 3 ml/liter of drinking water. Live body weight gain was recorded weekly up to 6 th weeks and hematological studies were performed at 21 st and 42 nd day of experiments. At the end of 42 nd day of experiment final body weight of group A, B, C and D were 1561± 12.10 g, 1698± 12.87 g, 1608± 12.04 g and 1763± 13.28 g, respectively. The birds of group D utilized their feed more efficiently among the treatment groups (p<0.05). The net body weight gain were, 1533± 11.98 g, 1443± 11.32 g and 1588± 12.10 g in treated groups compared to control group (1393± 11.07 g ) and total net profit per broiler was 19.08, 40.10, 20.68 and 45.07 Taka , respectively. Hematological parameterss (TEC, PCV, Hb and ESR) were not significantly changed among the treated and control group suggesting no side effects of herbal extracts in broiler. It can be concluded that tulsi and neem extract is economic and safe in broiler production.

Effects of Neem, Tulsi and Ginger Extract as a Growth Promoter in Broilers Production

“…Similarly, effect of tulsi leaf extract as a growth promoter on broiler production also studied by Hasan et al, 2016, and found significant increase of live weight. Tulsi with neem and other herbs as a growth promoter are found to have greater feed conversion efficiency in broilers (Nath et al, 2012;Khatun et al, 2013) which are in line with the present study. In a separate study, Siddig and Abdelati (2001) found higher weight gain in broilers in ration containing seeds of Nigella sativa and vitamin A.…”

“…Extracts of different medicinal plant as a natural antimicrobials have been studied in recent years (Hsieh and Mau, 2001). Tulsi and neem extract in broiler production as a herbal growth promoter is found economic and safe (Khatun et al, 2013;Prasannabalaji et al, 2012). But there is no published report on effeicacy of three natural herbs (tulsi and neem leaves, and ginger ) in broiler production is found in literature.…”

Effect of Kalo Jeera Seeds and Papaya Leaf Supplementation on the Performance of Broiler

“…Better feed conversion ratio of the broiler using rations supplemented with papaya leaf and kalo jeera seeds leave extract may be attributed to the antibacterial properties of these supplements, which resulted in better absorption of the nutrients present in the gut and finely leading to improvement in feed conversion ratio of the rations (Khatun et al, 2013). This study has revealed that papaya leaf and kalo jeera seeds extract had no significant effect on the hematological parameters (Table 4).…”

Effects of Tulsi Leaf Extract on Body Weight Gain in Broiler Production

“…After washing, the fresh leaves were cut into small pieces by simple scissors and dried in oven and 20gm mixed with added water made up to 1 litter. Then boiled it made up to 1 liter and stored in a refrigerator at 4°C to preserve the active ingredients of juice (Khatun et al, 2013). After 7 days all the 40 broiler chicks were randomly divided into 2 groups A (n=20) and B (n=20).…”