The use of natural feed additives as alternative to an antibiotic growth promoter in broiler diets
ARCHIV FUR GEFLUGELKUNDE, vol.69, no.3, pp.110-116, 2005 (SCI-Expanded, Scopus)
- Publication Type: Article / Article
- Volume: 69 Issue: 3
- Publication Date: 2005
- Journal Name: ARCHIV FUR GEFLUGELKUNDE
- Journal Indexes: Science Citation Index Expanded (SCI-EXPANDED), Scopus
- Page Numbers: pp.110-116
- Keywords: broiler, antibiotic growth promoter, herbs, blood parameters, intestinal traits
- Dokuz Eylül University Affiliated: Yes
Abstract
A study was conducted with female broilers to investigate the effects of five herbal natural feed additives as alternative to an antibiotic growth promoter. In the experiment, a total of seventy-two day-old female broiler chicks were randomly assigned to six groups containing 12 chicks each and raised from 0 to 42 d of age. The treatment groups were supplemented with antibiotic growth promoter, oregano, du-sacch, quiponin, garlic and thyme powder, respectively.