Effect of different levels of feed added turmeric (Curcuma longa) on the performance of broiler chicks

Abstract

This study was planned to investigate the effect of different levels of Turmeric (Curcuma longa) on the overall performance of broiler chicks. Four experimental rations designated as A, B, C and D having 0%, 0.25%, 0.5 % and 1% Turmeric (Curcuma longa) was fed to 160 broiler chicks, randomly distributed into 16 replicate, so as to have 4 replicate per treatment and 10 chicks per replicate. The experiment lasted for 35 days. Average weight gain, feed consumption, feed efficiency, dressing percentage, breast weight, thigh weight, mortality and economics were used as a criteria of response. Organ weight including heart, liver and gizzard was also recorded. The mean body weight gain per chick was 646, 547, 734