Effect of Graded Level of Alphamune G on Performance, Blood Chemistry and Histology of Cockerel Chicks


Authors

  • S.A. Bolu Department of Animal Production, University of Ilorin, Ilorin, Nigeria
  • V. Ojo Department of Animal Production, University of Ilorin, Ilorin, Nigeria
  • O. Oluyemi Department of Animal Production, University of Ilorin, Ilorin, Nigeria
  • O.I. Babawale Department of Animal Production, University of Ilorin, Ilorin, Nigeria
  • O.A. Awodele Department of Animal Production, University of Ilorin, Ilorin, Nigeria

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.3923/ijps.2009.397.400

Keywords:

Alphamune G, cockerels, diet

Abstract

A study was conducted to determine the response of day-old cockerel chicks to graded levels of Alphamune G (0.00, 0.04, 0.05 and 0.06%). The experiment which was conducted for 8 weeks employed a completely randomized design. Feed intake and nutrient retention were not significantly influenced (p>0.05) by dietary inclusion levels of Alphamune G. However, weight gain and feed to gain ratio were significantly improved (p<0.05) for cockerel chicks fed 0.06% inclusion level when compared with the control. The values were 7.78 and 4.58 g/bird/week, respectively. Haematology and serum indices did not show any significant effect as a result of the graded levels of dietary Alphamune G. Histological characteristics revealed slight morphological changes in specific organs of birds fed Alphamune G supplemented diet vis-a viz the control diet. Inclusion of Alphamune G at 0.06% in the diets of cockerel chicks gave the best performance.

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2009-03-15

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Vol. 8 No. 4 (2009)

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Bolu, S., Ojo, V., Oluyemi, O., Babawale, O., & Awodele, O. (2009). Effect of Graded Level of Alphamune G on Performance, Blood Chemistry and Histology of Cockerel Chicks. International Journal of Poultry Science, 8(4), 397–400. https://doi.org/10.3923/ijps.2009.397.400

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