Effect of feeding graded levels of aflatoxin (AFB1) on performance of broiler chicks
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1998
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Broiler ‘chicks were fed with graded levels of 0, 0.25, 0.5 and 1 ppm aflatoxin
B1 (AFB1) for four weeks. The AFB fed groups recorded significantly (P < 0.05) lower
weight gain, feed consumption and feed efficiency in dose depended manner. Addition
ofAFB1 at 0.5 ppm and above level induced a dose related drop in PCV, Hb concentration
and serum total proteins, Serum cholesterol level was lowered and SGOT was high in
all toxin fed groups. Whereas serum SGPI‘ concentration was not influenced by AF B1.
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TNV_IJPS_1998_33(2)214-216
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Veterinary Science