Effects of Ipomoea Asarifolia-Based Diets on Carcass Traits and Relative Organ Weights in Broiler Chickens
DOI:
https://doi.org/10.57038/usjas.v10i01.7818Keywords:
Phytogenic feed additives, Ipomoea Asari folialeaf powder, Broiler chicken,Antibiotic growth promoter substitute,Carcass characteristicsAbstract
Phytogenic feed additives have gained increasing interest as possible substitutes for antibiotic growth promoters in the poultry industry, particularly in broiler chicken production. Therefore, the present study was designed to evaluate the effect of Ipomoea asarifolia leaf powder as a natural growth-promoter substitute in broiler diets on carcass traits and relative organ weights, with the ultimate aim of promoting healthy food production. A total of 200 eight-day-old broiler chicks (Ross 308) were used in this study under a completely randomized design (CRD). The birds were randomly assigned to four dietary treatments, with five replicates of ten birds each. The four dietary treatments were designated as D1, D2, D3 and D4, containing Ipomoea asarifolia leaf powder on a dry matter basis at inclusion levels of 0.0%, 0.8%, 1.6% and 2.4%, respectively. At the end of the 42-day feeding trial, data were collected on carcass traits and organ weights of broiler chickens. The dressing percentage in D1 (69.49%) was significantly higher (p < 0.05) than that recorded in D3 (64.91%) but was statistically similar (p > 0.05) to those in D2 (68.22%) and D4 (68.62%). The relative weights of the lungs, liver and spleen in D1 were comparable (p > 0.05) to those recorded in D2, D3 and D4. The findings demonstrated that up to 2.4% Ipomoea asarifolia leaf powder can be safely included in broiler chicken diets without adversely affecting meat yield or the functionality of vital organs. These results support the use of non-conventional feed resources as a practical approach to improving poultry production efficiency and sustainability.
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