Influence of tamarind pulp on growth and carcass characteristics of broiler chickens

Saleh, B. and Duwa, H. and Diarra, Siaka S. and Vandi, T.J. and Abdullahi, H.A. (2012) Influence of tamarind pulp on growth and carcass characteristics of broiler chickens. Research Opinions in Animal and Veterinary Sciences, 2 (10). pp. 511-514. ISSN 2221-1896

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Abstract

A study was conducted to determine the influence of an aqueous solution of tamarind pulp on growth and carcass characteristics of broiler chickens. One hundred and sixty, one week old broilers were divided into 4 treatment groups replicated 4 times in a completely randomized design. The control group was given 0g/L tamarind pulp (TP) while the other groups received 20g/L, 30g/L and 40g/L tamarind pulp in drinking water. Feed and water were provided ad libitum throughout the 49 days experimental period. Results showed a significant (P<0.05) decrease in feed intake with increased tamarind pulp. The group that was given 30g/L TP had higher (P<0.05) final weight, body weight gain and feed efficiency. There were no significant (P<0.05) difference observed for water intake, slaughter weight, dressed weight and dressing percentage. Tamarind pulp had significant (P<0.05) influence on all cut- up parts. It was concluded that aqueous solution of 30g/L tamarind pulp in drinking water will improve performance without adverse effects on carcass measurements of broiler chickens.

Item Type:	Journal Article
Uncontrolled Keywords:	Broilers chickens, phytobiotics, tamarind, performance
Subjects:	S Agriculture > SF Animal culture
Divisions:	Faculty of Business and Economics (FBE) > School of Agriculture and Food Technology
Depositing User:	Siaka Diarra
Date Deposited:	01 May 2013 21:34
Last Modified:	17 Jan 2017 23:22
URI:	https://repository.usp.ac.fj/id/eprint/5743

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