Vol. 9, Issue 4, Part F (2024)

Author(s): Ezeibe FI, Keneth-chukwu MO and Akpan CAN

Abstract: High productivity in broiler production is influenced by the nature of their feed /diets, utilizable feed ingredients as well as distribution of absorbed nutrients to and through tissues and organs. The beneficial effects of phytogenic substances (turmeric) on carcass characteristics, feed conversion ratio and weight gain in broiler chicken was investigated in this study. Forty (40) day old broilers were randomly allocated into 2 groups namely, group A: treated with 0.5g/kg of turmeric paste and group B: untreated (control). There were no significant differences (p>0.05) in feed intake, weight gain and carcass characteristics between the two groups but there was a significant increase (p<0.05) in feed conversion ratio (FCR) of broilers treated with turmeric paste (0.30) when compared with the broilers not treated with TP (0.25). Feeding broilers turmeric paste is recommended for production of higher quality broiler meat with reduced fat content.