Effect of Garlic (Allium sativum) oil inclusion on Nutrient Retention and Caeca Microbial Population of Broiler Chickens

Oluwafemi R.A; Bamigboye Samson. O; Olaitan Dayo

doi:10.47494/mesb.v6i.104

(1) Oluwafemi R.A Department of Animal Science, University of Abuja
Nigeria
(2) Bamigboye Samson. O Department of Animal Science, University of Abuja
Nigeria
(3) Olaitan Dayo Department of Animal Science, University of Abuja
Nigeria
(*) Corresponding Author

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.47494/mesb.v6i.104

Keywords:

Allium sativum, nutrient retention, Escherichia coli, lactobacilli

Abstract

This study was carried to evaluate the “Effect of Garlic (Allium sativum) oil inclusion on nutrient digestibility and caeca microbial population of broiler chickens”. A total of 180 one- day-old (Arbo acre) broiler chicks of mixed sex purchased from a reputable hatchery was used in this study which lasted for eight (8) weeks. The birds were divided into four experimental groups; each group was further subdivided into three replicates of fifteen birds per each in a Complete Randomized Design (CRD). The garlic (Allum sativum) oil was added to the basal diet at (0.00, 0.1, 0.2, 0.3 %) level respectively. The treatment were T1, T2, T3, and T4 with T1 serving as control. Parameters measured covered nutrient retention and caeca microbial population. The results on nutrient digestibility showed a significant difference (P<0.05) among the treatments. Percentage digestibility of crude protein and crude fibre was significantly (P<0.05) higher in birds fed 0.3% of garlic oil.

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