Effect of different levels of supplemental yeast on performance indices, serum enzymes and electrolytes of broiler chickens | Zendy

Tagang Aluwong | Zendy; BENNEDJAR Fatima | Zendy; Akinleye Moshood | Zendy; U Kawu Mohamed | Zendy; Dzenda Tavershima | Zendy; Olusegun Ayo Joseph | Zendy

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Effect of different levels of supplemental yeast on performance indices, serum enzymes and electrolytes of broiler chickens

Author(s) -

Tagang Aluwong,

BENNEDJAR Fatima,

Akinleye Moshood,

U Kawu Mohamed,

Dzenda Tavershima,

Olusegun Ayo Joseph

Publication year - 2013

Publication title -

african journal of biotechnology

Language(s) - English

Resource type - Journals

ISSN - 1684-5315

DOI - 10.5897/ajb12.2588

Subject(s) - broiler , alkaline phosphatase , probiotic , zoology , potassium , phosphorus , feed conversion ratio , chemistry , biology , food science , body weight , enzyme , biochemistry , endocrinology , bacteria , genetics , organic chemistry

The aim of the study was to investigate the effect of supplemental probiotic preparation on performance indices, serum enzymes and electrolytes of broiler chickens. Two hundred (200) day-old Marshall broiler chicks were randomly selected and distributed based on the level of supplementation into four groups of 50 chicks each (Control, C; E10.5%, E21.5% and E32.0%). Chickens fed 2.0% probiotic had a significantly higher body weight when compared with the control group. Activity of alanine aminotransferase differed significantly in the group E10.5%, and especially (p<0.01) in the group E11.5%. Alkaline phosphatase activity decreased significantly (p<0.05), when compared with that of the control group. Serum calcium and phosphorus concentrations in experimental groups were significantly higher. Potassium concentration in experimental group rose significantly (p<0.05), when compared with that of the control broiler chickens. In conclusion, supplementing broiler feeds with 2.0% yeast probiotic improved performance indices, serum enzyme activities and enhanced the maintenance of electrolyte homeostasis in broiler chickens. Keywords: Body weight, feed conversion ratio, serum biochemistry, Saccharomyces cerevisiae, broiler chicken. African Journal of Biotechnology Vol. 12(35), pp. 5480-5485

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