Blood lipid profile of broiler chicken as affected by a combination of Feed restriction and different crude fiber sources

Abstract

The aim of this study was to elaborate the effect of feed restriction and different crude fiber sources on blood lipid profiles of broiler chicken. This research was using a Completely Randomized Design (CRD) in Factorial pattern of 2x4 with 3 replications. The ‘A’ factor was restricted feeding which consisted of no restrictions (A0), and 20% restricted feeding (A1). While ‘B’ factor was source of crude fiber which consisted of: commercial feed (B0), commercial feed + coffee hull meal (B1), commercial feed + rice bran (B2), and commercial feed + coconut oilcake (B3). Parameters observed were serum cholesterol, triglycerides, LDL, and HDL level. The results showed that the combination of feed restriction and source of crude fiber in the diets did not affect (P > 0.05) serum cholesterol, triglycerides, LDL, and HDL level. The ‘A’ factor gave a significant effect (P < 0.01) on serum cholesterol and LDL level, meanwhile ‘B’ factor gave a significant (P < 0.05) on serum cholesterol, LDL, and HDL level. It can be concluded that feed restriction up to 20% and source of crude fiber from coconut oilcake gave a better results on serum cholesterol, triglycerides, LDL, and HDL level.