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| Open Access | INFLUENCE OF ENZYME-SUPPLEMENTED PEARL MILLET DIETS ON CARCASS TRAITS AND HEMATOLOGICAL PROFILES IN BROILER CHICKENS
Chukwu Bankole , Department of Veterinary Medicine, Federal University of Agriculture, Makurdi, NigeriaAbstract
This study investigates the influence of enzyme-supplemented pearl millet diets on carcass traits and hematological profiles in broiler chickens. A total of 200 broiler chicks were randomly assigned to four dietary treatments: a control diet and three experimental diets with varying levels of enzyme supplementation in pearl millet-based feeds. Over a 42-day period, growth performance, carcass characteristics, and hematological parameters were measured and analyzed. The results indicated significant improvements in carcass yield and feed conversion ratio in birds fed enzyme-supplemented diets compared to the control. Hematological analysis showed enhanced red blood cell count, hemoglobin concentration, and overall hematological health in the experimental groups. These findings suggest that enzyme supplementation in pearl millet diets can positively affect both carcass quality and blood parameters, providing a viable alternative feed strategy for broiler production.
Keywords
Broiler chickens, enzyme supplementation, pearl millet
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