Effects of natural bioactive mixture at varying levels on the growth and economic parameters of broilers (Gallus gallus domesticus)
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The results of the study ascertained that the rates of the natural bioactive mixture (combination of onion, lemon, and garlic juice) did not influence the weight of broilers and average daily gain at 7, 14, 21, and 28 days of rearing (P=>0.05). The weight of internal organs (liver, gizzard, gall bladder, spleen, esophagus, and lungs) and external organs (head, neck, back, wing, breast, feet, thigh, and drumstick) were not significantly different (P=>0.05). Among the parameters taken, it revealed significant results on the weight of the heart (P=<0.05), tail (P=<0.05), and return of feed cost (P=<0.01). The natural bioactive mixture at 30 ml L-1 improved the weight of the heart and tail of broilers at 28 days rearing period. However, it did not give more advantages to the overall improvement on the growth of broilers. Economically, the control treatment gave the highest return of feed cost, followed by 10 ml L-1 due to lesser inputs incurred during the production period. The findings of this study would provide additional evidence on the effects of the natural bioactive mixture on the growth of broilers. Hence, it is recommended to limit the inclusion of natural bioactive mixture as a supplement to broilers since there was a significant trend of increased heart and tail weights as the level of natural bioactive mixture increased
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