Vol. 10, Issue 4, Part C (2025)

Author(s): Meenakshi Kalita, BN Saikia and BK Sarma

Abstract: In this study, twenty four Hampshire (cross bred) pigs were used to examine the effects of food supplementation with different concentrations of turmeric powder on blood components. One control group and three dietary groups were randomly assigned to the pigs. The groups received varying amounts of turmeric powder (0.5%, 1.0% and 1.5%). Six replicates, each with 6 pigs, were included in each group. The findings demonstrated that the serum of pigs treated with turmeric powder had significantly lower levels of serum glucose and serum cholesterol. Nevertheless, an increase in serum glucose and albumin were observed in turmeric treated group. Based on these findings, it can be said that dietary turmeric powder improved the blood biochemistry parameters of cross bred pigs.