Vol. 7, Issue 5 (2019)
Evaluation of hematological and serum biochemical response of broiler chicken to Ashwagandha root powder supplementation
Author(s): Jyotsana, Pradeep Kumar and RS Berwal
Abstract: An experiment which lasted for 42 days was carried out to investigate the hematological and serum biochemical response of broiler chicken to Ashwagandha root powder. A total of 300, day-old commercial broiler chicks were used for the experiment. The birds were randomly allotted into six dietary treatments with five replicates per treatment and each replicate has ten birds. Feeding trial was conducted in two different growth phases i.e. starter (0-28d) and finisher (29-42d). The first group was kept as a control (T1) and given the basal diet without antibiotic while second (T2) basal diet with antibiotic, third (T3), fourth (T4), fifth (T5) and sixth (T6) groups were supplemented with Ashwagandha root powder @ 0.25, 0.5, 0.75 and 1%, respectively in the diet. At end of feeding trial (42 days), one bird from each replicate was selected and blood samples were collected. Thus a total of 30 samples were analyzed using automatic hemoanalyzer and kits for hematological and serum biochemical parameters. Significant (P< 0.05) increase was observed in hemoglobin concentration, red blood cell, lymphocyte count of the Ashwagandha supplemented groups as compared to control. The serum biochemical parameters measured were significantly (P< 0.05) different in Ashwagandha supplemented groups showing a better response. Cholesterol, serum triglyceride and LDL (Low density Lipoprotein) decreased significantly (P< 0.05), while there was a significant increase in HDL (High density lipoprotein) levels in 0.75% and 1.0% Ashwagandha supplemented groups. Supplementation of Ashwagandha root powder to broiler chickens boosted their immunity as well as improved their general well-being, thus, recommended in broiler chicken production.
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Jyotsana, Pradeep Kumar, RS Berwal. Evaluation of hematological and serum biochemical response of broiler chicken to Ashwagandha root powder supplementation. Int J Chem Stud 2019;7(5):1590-1594.
