Effect of amla fruit powder (Phyllanthus emblica) and turmeric powder (Curcuma longa) supplementation on growth performance parameters in caged broilers

Abstract

The present investigation was conducted with an objective to evaluate the impact dietary supplementation of Amla fruit powder (Phyllanthus emblica) and Turmeric powder (Curcuma longa) on the growth performance in caged broiler. The trial was conducted in small animal lab of Department of Animal Husbandry and Dairying SHUATS, Prayagraj, India. The experimental day old chicks were divided into 4 groups. Each group consisting of 12 chicks was designated as group T0, T1, T2 and T3. Each group was divided into 4 replicates. Chicks in group T0 were fed basal diet, while group T1 were fed basal diet + Amla Fruit Powder @0.50%, T2 were fed basal diet + Turmeric Powder @0.50%, T3 were fed basal diet + Amla Fruit Powder + Turmeric Powder @0.50%. During four weeks experimental period. Mean initial and weekly body weight and gain in weight of birds for each group was determined and then body weight and gain in weight was calculated. A significant difference in the body weight and Gain in weight was recorded at fourth weeks of age due to treatments.