Comparative efficacy of probiotic, neem leaves and vitamin AD3E as a growth promoter on broilers
EH Sarker1*, Sharifuzzaman3, JU Khokon1, MA Rahman 1, M. Mostofa1, M Rahman2
1Department of Pharmacology, Bangladesh Agricultural University, Mymensingh-2202, Bangladesh
2Department of Physiology, Bangladesh Agricultural University, Mymensingh-2202, Bangladesh
3Department of Parasitology, Bangladesh Agricultural University, Mymensingh-2202, Bangladesh
ABSTRACT
The study investigated the comparative growth promoting efficacy and haematological parameters (TEC, Hb content, PCV and ESR) in growing broilers fed with probiotic, neem leaves and vitamin AD3E in normal broiler ration. A total of 28 days old broiler chicks were used in this study the chicks were divided into four groups with 7 chicks in each group. Group A designated as control group fed with normal broiler ration Group B with probiotic preparation (Gutpro®), Group C with neem leaf powder and Group D with vitamin AD3E in drinking water. It was observed that probiotic, neem and vitamin AD3E preparation enhanced the growth broilers. At the end of experiment the body weight was significantly increased (P<0.01) in the treated groups in comparison with that of control group. TEC, Hb concentration, PCV, and ESR values were significantly increased in all treated groups than the control group. Among the treated groups neem showed lowest performance. The study suggests that by using of probiotics, neem and vitamin AD3E preparation as growth promoters in broiler ration the farmers of Bangladesh can be benefited.
Key words: probiotic, neem leaves, vitamin AD3E, broilers
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