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
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- UMA UKPAI SCHOOL OF THEOLOGY, UYO, AKWA IBOM STATE (AFFL TO UNIVERSITY OF UYO) 1
- Umaru Ali Shinkafi Polytechnic, Sokoto, Sokoto State 24
- Umaru Musa Yaradua University, Katsina, Katsina State 28
- Umca, Ilorin (Affiliated To University of Ibadan), Kwara State 1
- University of Abuja, Abuja, Fct 116
- University of Africa, Toru-Orua, Bayelsa State 4
- University of Benin, Benin City, Edo State 362
- University of Calabar Teaching Hospital School of Health Information Mgt. 1
- University of Calabar, Calabar, Cross River State 240
- University of Ibadan, Ibadan, Oyo State 14