Impact of coriander ( < em > Coriandrum sativum < /em > ), garlic ( < em > Allium sativum < /em > ), fenugreek ( < em > Trigonella foenum-graecum < /em > ) on zootechnical performance, carcass quality, blood metabolites and nutrient digestibility in broilers chickens

Vet Q. 2024 Dec;44(1):1-7. doi: 10.1080/01652176.2023.2300948. Epub 2024 Feb 29.ABSTRACTThe study investigated the impact of incorporating a specific herbal blend comprising coriander, garlic, and fenugreek (CGF) at various levels on the zootechnical performance, blood metabolites and nutrient digestibility in broiler chickens. The 42-day experiment involved 360 broilers (Cobb 500), organized into four distinct treatment groups. The dietary interventions included a control group consisting of a basal diet and the same diet was supplemented with CGF at rates of 1, 2, and 3%. Broilers receiving a 1% phytogenic mixture exhibited significantly increased live weight and carcass weight. Moreover, the digestibility of crude protein and crude fat significantly improved in broilers supplemented with a 1% phytogenic mixture. On the other hand, the digestibility of calcium and phosphorus showed a notable increase in broilers fed with a 3% phytogenic mixture. Regarding serum metabolites, the 1% phytogenic mixture group displayed significantly higher levels of high density lipoprotein and triglycerides. The supplementation of the broiler diet with a herbal mixture of coriander, fenugreek, and garlic at a 1% rate resulted in improved growth performance, carcass quality, nutrient digestion, and lipid profile.PMID:38423073 | PMC:PMC10906120 | DOI:10.1080/01652176.2023.2300948

Source: Veterinary Quarterly - February 29, 2024 Category: Veterinary Research Authors: Abdul Hafeez Said Shahid Ali Junaid Akhtar Shabana Naz Abdulwahed Fahad Alrefaei Mohammed Fahad Albeshr Muhammad Israr Rifat Ullah Khan Source Type: research