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    Effect of fenugreek (Trigonella foenum-graecum) seed and turmeric (Curcuma longa) rhizome powder as feed additive on performance of commercial broiler chickens
    (G.B. Pant University of Agriculture and Technology, Pantnagar - 263145 (Uttarakhand), 2017-06) Bhadruriya, Mohit Kumar Singh; Ashoka Kumar
    A feeding trial was conducted to discern the effect of dietary incorporation of ground fenugreek (Trigonellafoenum-graecum) seeds and turmeric (Curcuma longa)rhizome powder on growth performance, nutrient utilization, haemato-biochemical parameters, carcass traits and sensory evaluation in commercial broilers. A total of 100, day-old broiler chicks were divided randomly into 5 treatment groups with 2 replicates each i.e. 10 broiler chicks per replicate. Chicks of treatment T1 (control) were fed basal diet without any supplementation, whereas in treatment group T2, T3, T4 and T5,basal diet was supplemented with 1.0% fenugreek seed, 0.5% turmeric rhizome, 1.0% fenugreek plus 0.5% turmeric and 0.5% fenugreek plus 0.25% turmeric,respectively. The feeding trial lasted for 42 days viz., 0-21 days (starter phase) and 2242 days (finisher phase). Feed intake and body weight changes in broiler chicks were recorded at weekly intervals and a metabolism trial of 3 days collection period was conducted during the 6th week of feeding trial. Blood samples were collected on 42nd day of feeding trial to study haemato-biochemical parameters. Results of trail indicate that during the starter phase (0-21 days), the body weight gain of broiler chicks of treatment group T4 (673.70 g) was significantly (P<0.05) higher than other treatment groups T1 (626.40g), T2 (647.30g)and T3 (646.10g). There was no significant difference in body weight gain between T4and T5. During 22- 42 days (finisher phase), the body weight gain of broiler chicks of treatment group T4 (1300.30g) was significantly (P<0.05) higher than other treatment groups T1 (1089.80g), T2 (1170.90g) and T3 (1213.00g). There was no significant difference in body weight gain between T4 and T5.FCR and performance index were improved in broiler chicks of treatment groups T4and T5. During whole experimental period (0-42 days),supplementation of fenugreek seed plus turmeric rhizome powder improved broiler performance in terms of feed intake, body weight gain, FCR and performance index. The average cumulative body weight was 1759.00, 1861.14, 1902.00, 2052.20 and 2006.80g in broiler chicks of treatment groups T1, T2, T3, T4 and T5, respectively and differed significantly (P<0.05) among different groups. Nutrient utilization in terms of dry matter, crude protein andcrude fatwas significantly (P<0.05) improved in broilers fed diet supplemented with fenugreek seed and turmeric rhizome powderas compared to control. There was significant (P<0.05) improvement in protein content and reduction in fat content of breast and thigh muscles. Significant (P<0.05) difference were observed in haemoglobinand packed cell volume in broilers of supplemented groups. Significant (P<0.05) reduction in serum cholesterol, serum triglyceride and glucose level were recorded in broilers of treatment groups. Whereas, there was non-significant difference in serum total protein, albumin, globulin level.Serum enzymes activity viz., ALP, SGPT and SGOT showed non-significant difference among the broilers of treatmentgroups. It is concluded that incorporation of 0.5% fenugreek plus 0.25% turmeric rhizome powder in basal diet of broilers improved growth performance, nutrient utilization, increase haemoglobin,packed cell volumeand reduced serum cholesterol, serum triglyceride, serum glucose level,along with increased amount of protein and decreased fat content in thigh muscle. which in turn is beneficial in producing the designer meat in broiler chickens.