Performance, Antimicrobial Effect and Carcass Parameters of Finisher Broilers Given Xylopia aethiopica Dried Fruits (Grains of Selim) as Additive

Isikwenu, J. O.; Udeh, I.; Oshai, Bernard Izuchukwu; Kekeke, Theresa Ogheneremu

doi:10.2478/ats-2014-0017

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“…Therefore, grains of selim can be used to replace antibiotic as additive in broiler starter production. These results are similar to the improved performance obtained when different concentrations of Xylopia aethiopica dried fruits was given in drinking water to finisher broilers, which gave the same results with antibiotic growth promoter (gendox) [5]. Aji et al [18] and Pourali et al [19] also stated that garlic (powder or aqueous extract) as an additive in broiler chicken production gave improved body weight gain, daily feed intake and feed conversion ratio.…”

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“…Many herbal products and their extracts have enhanced broiler performance and resulted in growth-promoting effects [4]. It has been opined that herbes, spices and their extracts could serve as important natural alternatives to the antibiotic growth promoters currently in use [5]. The increasing price of antibiotics and other drugs in addition to the residual effects of their use has made poultry scientist to go into research to find out natural herbal plant, which could serve as cheap and good alternative to synthetic antibiotics.…”

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“…The similarities in feed intake and feed conversion ratio, which follows the trend of the growth pattern in this study, is in agreement with the reports of these authors. The growth promoting effect of grains of selim in broiler chickens may be attributed to the presence of phytochemical compounds in the fruits (carbohydrates, flavoniods, alkaloids, steriods, saponins and tannins), which have biological activities, such as antioxidant, antimicrobial and pharmacological effects [5]. However, the final weight of starter broiler chicks given different concentrations of grains of selim in their drinking water in treatments T2, T3, T4 and T5 when compared to control treatment, indicated that broiler chicks can be given all concentrations of grains of selim in drinking water from 0.4 g/L to 1.0 g/L with positive effect on body weight gain.…”

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“…The absence of roundworms in the droppings of treatments given grains of selim indicated that it [5].…”

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Phytotherapic Potentials of Xylopia aethiopica Dried Fruits (Grains of Selim) as Additive in Broiler Production

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2015

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Xylopia aethiopica dried fruits (grains of selim) as an additive in starter broilers production was investigated. For this purpose, a total of 195-day old broiler chicks (Arbor acres) were randomly allocated into five treatments groups with 39 chicks and three replicates of 13 chicks in each. Blended grains of selim was given through drinking water on treatments T2, T3, T4 and T5 at concentrations of 0.4, 0.6, 0.8 and 1.0 g/L, while chicks on treatment T1 (control) received antibiotics (Doxy-gen 20/20 WSP: Doxycycline hyclate 200 mg and Gentamicine sulfate 200 mg) at 0.3 g/L of water. All the experimental chicks were fed ad libitum with diet containing 23% crude protein and 2,851.55 kcal/kg metabolizable energy for 28 d. The results revealed that there were similarities (P > 0.05) in final body weight, total weight gain, daily weight gain, total feed intake, daily feed intake and feed conversion ratio among the treatments. There were significant (P < 0.05) differences in the microbial count of faeces before the birds received antibiotics and grains of selim, but count were similar (P > 0.05) after grains of selim and antibiotics were administered. Cost of total feed consumed, cost of per kg feed and cost of per kg weight were significantly (P < 0.05) higher in treatment T1, but cost differential and relative cost benefit were similar (P > 0.05). Results indicate that grains of selim have antimicrobial and anthelminthic properties, and promote growth in broiler chickens.

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“…The absence of roundworms in the droppings of treatments given grains of selim indicated that it [5].…”

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Phytotherapic Potentials of Xylopia aethiopica Dried Fruits (Grains of Selim) as Additive in Broiler Production

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2015

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Nutrient digestibility, gut microflora, carcass yield, and meat microbiology of broilers fed diets supplemented Ethiopian pepper (Xylopia aethiopica), cloves (Syzygium aromaticum), and their composite

Williams

Oso

Mafimidiwo

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The effect of dietary supplementation of Ethiopian pepper (Xylopia aethiopica) and clove (Syzygium aromaticum) and their composite on nutrient digestibility, gut micro ora, carcass yield and meat microbiology were investigated in a 52-day boiler feeding trial. Three hundred and sixty unsexed Ross broilers were used for the study. Four experimental diets were formulated for the tarter (0-28days) and nisher (29-56days) phases; Diet 1 was the control without Phytogenic supplementation, Diet 2 (supplemented with 1% Ethiopian pepper (EP)), Diet 3 (supplemented with 1% Clove (CL)) and Diet 4 (supplemented with 1% mix of equal quantity (0.5% each) of Ethiopian pepper and clove (EPCL)). Each treatment was replicated 6 times with 15 birds per replicate. Nutrient digestibility was determined on days 28 and 56, gut micro ora was determined for the small intestine and caecum on day 56, carcass yield, organ weights and meat microbiology were also determined on day 56. Data obtained were subjected to a one-way analysis of variance using SAS 2000 and signi cant means were separated using Tukey's test in the same software. At day 28, broilers fed the diet supplemented EPCL had the highest (P < 0.05) dry matter digestibility (DMD, 86.81%) and crude protein digestibility (CPD, 71.28%). Increased (P < 0.05) ether extract digestibility (EED) was observed for broilers fed the diet supplemented CL (75.27%) and EPCL (76.43%). At day 56, broilers fed the diet supplemented CL and those fed the EPCL supplemented diet had increased (P < 0.05) CPD (78.07%, 79.35%) and EED (70.20%, 71.42%). Intestinal clostridium count reduced (P < 0.05) and lactobacillus count increased (P < 0.05) in the intestine and caecum of broilers fed the diet supplemented CL and those fed EPCL supplemented diet. Intestinal coliform and salmonella count reduced (P < 0.05) for broilers fed the diet supplemented EP and those fed the EPCL supplemented diet. Dietary supplementation of EPCL resulted in the highest (P < 0.05) body weight (BW, 2551.38g), dressing percentage (DP, 81.68%) and breast weight (510.20g). Supplementation of EP, CL, and EPCL in the diet of broilers resulted in higher (P < 0.05) spleen weight while dietary supplementation of EP and EPCL resulted in higher (P < 0.05) thymus weight. Clostridium count was reduced (P < 0.05) in the meat of broilers fed the diet supplemented CL and EPCL and the lowest (P < 0.05) salmonella count was observed in the meat of broilers fed the diet supplemented with EPCL. In conclusion, the current study reveals that dietary supplementation with EPCL composite improves nutrient digestibility, gut micro ora, dressing percentage with reduced meat microbial load of broilers.

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Nutrient digestibility, gut microflora, carcass yield and meat microbiology of broilers fed diets supplemented Ethiopian pepper (Xylopia aethiopica), Cloves (Syzygium aromaticum) and their composite

Williams

Oso

Mafimidiwo

et al. 2023

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The effect of dietary supplementation of Ethiopian pepper (Xylopia aethiopica) and clove (Syzygium aromaticum) and their composite on nutrient digestibility, gut microflora, carcass yield and meat microbiology were investigated in a 52-day boiler feeding trial. Three hundred and sixty unsexed Ross broilers were used for the study. Four experimental diets were formulated for the tarter (0-28days) and finisher (29-56days) phases; Diet 1 was the control without Phytogenic supplementation, Diet 2 (supplemented with 1% Ethiopian pepper (EP)), Diet 3 (supplemented with 1% Clove (CL)) and Diet 4 (supplemented with 1% mix of equal quantity (0.5% each) of Ethiopian pepper and clove (EPCL)). Each treatment was replicated 6 times with 15 birds per replicate. Nutrient digestibility was determined on days 28 and 56, gut microflora was determined for the small intestine and caecum on day 56, carcass yield, organ weights and meat microbiology were also determined on day 56. Data obtained were subjected to a one-way analysis of variance using SAS 2000 and significant means were separated using Tukey’s test in the same software. At day 28, broilers fed the diet supplemented EPCL had the highest (P < 0.05) dry matter digestibility (DMD, 86.81%) and crude protein digestibility (CPD, 71.28%). Increased (P < 0.05) ether extract digestibility (EED) was observed for broilers fed the diet supplemented CL (75.27%) and EPCL (76.43%). At day 56, broilers fed the diet supplemented CL and those fed the EPCL supplemented diet had increased (P < 0.05) CPD (78.07%, 79.35%) and EED (70.20%, 71.42%). Intestinal clostridium count reduced (P < 0.05) and lactobacillus count increased (P < 0.05) in the intestine and caecum of broilers fed the diet supplemented CL and those fed EPCL supplemented diet. Intestinal coliform and salmonella count reduced (P < 0.05) for broilers fed the diet supplemented EP and those fed the EPCL supplemented diet. Dietary supplementation of EPCL resulted in the highest (P < 0.05) body weight (BW, 2551.38g), dressing percentage (DP, 81.68%) and breast weight (510.20g). Supplementation of EP, CL, and EPCL in the diet of broilers resulted in higher (P < 0.05) spleen weight while dietary supplementation of EP and EPCL resulted in higher (P < 0.05) thymus weight. Clostridium count was reduced (P < 0.05) in the meat of broilers fed the diet supplemented CL and EPCL and the lowest (P < 0.05) salmonella count was observed in the meat of broilers fed the diet supplemented with EPCL. In conclusion, the current study reveals that dietary supplementation with EPCL composite improves nutrient digestibility, gut microflora, dressing percentage with reduced meat microbial load of broilers.

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Performance, Antimicrobial Effect and Carcass Parameters of Finisher Broilers Given Xylopia aethiopica Dried Fruits (Grains of Selim) as Additive

Cited by 6 publications

References 19 publications

Phytotherapic Potentials of Xylopia aethiopica Dried Fruits (Grains of Selim) as Additive in Broiler Production

Phytotherapic Potentials of Xylopia aethiopica Dried Fruits (Grains of Selim) as Additive in Broiler Production

Nutrient digestibility, gut microflora, carcass yield, and meat microbiology of broilers fed diets supplemented Ethiopian pepper (Xylopia aethiopica), cloves (Syzygium aromaticum), and their composite

Nutrient digestibility, gut microflora, carcass yield and meat microbiology of broilers fed diets supplemented Ethiopian pepper (Xylopia aethiopica), Cloves (Syzygium aromaticum) and their composite

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