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Influence of tamarind pulp on
growth and carcass characteristics of broiler chickens |
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Saleh, B., Duwa, H., Diarra, S. S., Vandi, T. J. and Abdullahi, H. A. |
Department of Animal Science, Faculty of
Agriculture, University of Maiduguri, P.M.B 1069, Maiduguri, Borno
State, Nigeria |
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Abstract |
A study was conducted to determine the influence of
an aqueous solution of tamarind pulp on growth and carcass
characteristics of broiler chickens. One hundred and sixty, one week old
broilers were divided into 4 treatment groups replicated 4 times in a
completely randomized design. The control group was given 0g/L tamarind
pulp (TP) while the other groups received 20g/L, 30g/L and 40g/L
tamarind pulp in drinking water. Feed and water were provided
ad libitum throughout the 49
days experimental period. Results showed a significant (P<0.05) decrease
in feed intake with increased tamarind pulp. The group that was given
30g/L TP had higher (P<0.05) final weight, body weight gain and feed
efficiency. There were no significant (P<0.05) difference observed for
water intake, slaughter weight, dressed weight and dressing percentage.
Tamarind pulp had significant (P<0.05) influence on all cut- up parts.
It was concluded that aqueous solution of 30g/L tamarind pulp in
drinking water will improve performance without adverse effects on
carcass measurements of broiler chickens.
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Keywords:
Broilers chickens, phytobiotics, tamarind,
performance |
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To cite this article:
Saleh B, Duwa H, Diarra, SS, Vandi TJ and Abdullahi
HA, 2012.
Influence of tamarind pulp on
growth and carcass characteristics
of broiler chickens.
Res.
Opin. Anim. Vet. Sci., 2(10), 511-514. |
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