Carcass Characteristics and Haematological Indices of Broiler Chickens Fed Phytogenic Plant Mixture in Sokoto, Nigeria
Student: Kabiru Sonfada Usman (Project, 2025)
Department of Animal Science
Usmanu Danfodio University, Sokoto, Sokoto State
Abstract
This research project evaluates the carcass characteristics and haematological indices of broiler chickens fed a phytogenic mixture (PM) consisting of ginger, clove, and bitter leaf. A completely randomised design was used in the experiment. A total of 240 broiler chicks were assigned to four dietary treatment groups, designated as T1 (20g PM), T2 (30g PM), T3 (40g PM) and T4 (0g PM/control) per 100kg diets each replicated five times. The experiment was conducted under controlled conditions over eight weeks. Key parameters assessed include carcass weights and percentages, and various haematological indices such as PCV, Hb, RBC, and WBC levels. Results on carcass characteristics indicated that the control group (T4) exhibited superior (P
Keywords
For the full publication, please contact the author directly at: 1810600037@udusok.edu.ng
Filters
Institutions
- Sokoto State University, Sokoto, Sokoto State 42
- St. Albert The Great Major Seminary, Abeokuta. (affl. To University of Benin) 1
- Sule Lamido University, Kafin Hausa, Jigawa State 4
- Tai Solarin University of Education, Ijagun, Ogun State 18
- Tansian University, Oba, Anambra State 1
- Taraba State University, Jalingo, Taraba State 32
- Temple-Gate Polytechnic, Osisioma, Abia State 1
- The Oke-Ogun Polytechnic, Saki, Oyo State 6
- The Polytechnic, Ibadan, Oyo State 13
- THOMAS ADEWUMI UNIVERSITY, OKO-IRESE, KWARA STATE 1