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Author: Ahmad, Javed × End date: 2009 × Start date: 2004 × Type: Thesis × Thesis Type: M.V.Sc. ×
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    Effect of satawar root (Asparagus racemosus) supplementation on the performance of crossbred layers
    (G.B. Pant University of Agriculture and Technology, Pantnagar - 263145 (Uttarakhand), 2008-05) Ahmad, Javed; Ashok Kumar
    A study was conducted on 60 crossbred pullets having five months age to investigate the effect of Satawar root (Asparagus racemosus) supplementation on the production, reproduction, egg quality traits and haemato-biochemical parameters. The experimental birds were randomly divided into four treatment groups viz. groups A (1% Satawar root powder), B (2% Satawar root powder), C (3% Satawar root powder) and D (control). The above mentioned percentages of Satawar root powder were supplemented in feed daily. Eggs were collected daily for recording of various production, reproduction and egg quality parameters. At the end of experiment, blood was collected from experimental birds of each group for haemato-biochemical studies. It was found that Satawar supplemented in feed at the rate of 1% increases the egg production significantly (P<0.05) in layers and the average egg weight was significantly (P<0.05) higher in group supplemented with 2% Satawar. The egg quality parameters were found to be non significant. Satawar, supplemented at the rate of 2% in diet also reduced the age at sexual maturity significantly (P<0.05). Satawar supplementation in all concentrations has been found to increase fertility significantly (P<0.05); However, hatchability was found to be non significant in any concentration. The blood picture revealed that Hb, PCV, TEC, glucose and total protein were not affected by Satawar supplementation but led to significant (P<0.05) increase in TLC and cholesterol in group supplemented with 3% Satawar; however, the value of serum albumin has been found to increase significantly (P<0.05) in all the supplemented groups. The supplementation was helpful in reducing mortality in all concentrations. It may be concluded that 1% Satawar supplementation can be recommended for optimum egg production.