Effect of Dietary Supplementation of Feeding Coriander Seeds, Black Pepper, and Turmeric Powder on Feed Acceptability, Growth Performance and Economics in Commercial Broilers

Different herbs and spices have been used as feed additives for various purposes in poultry production. This study was conducted to assess the effect of feed supplemented with black pepper (Piper nigrum), turmeric powder (Curcuma longa), coriander seeds (Coriandrum sativum) and their combinations on the performance of broilers. A total of 210 (Cobb) one-d-old chicks were divided into seven groups of 30 birds each. The treatments were: a control group received no supplement, 0.5% black pepper (T1), 0.5% turmeric powder (T2), 2% coriander seeds (T3), a mixture of 0.5% black pepper and 0.5% turmeric powder (T4), a mixture of 0.5% black pepper and 2% coriander seed (T5), and a mixture of 0.5% black pepper, 0.5% turmeric powder and 2% coriander seeds (T6). Higher significant values of body weight gain during the whole period of 5 weeks (p<0.001) were observed in broilers on T1, T3, T5, and T6 compared to control. Dietary supplements with T1, T2, T3, and T6 improved the cumulative G:F of broilers during the whole period of 5 weeks (p<0.001) compared with control. The dressing percentage and edible giblets were not influenced by dietary supplements, while higher values of relative weight of the liver (p<0.05) were obtained in T5 and T6 compared to control. The addition of feed supplements in T5 and T6 significantly increased serum total protein and decreased serum glucose, triglycerides and alkaline phosphatase concentrations compared with the control group (p<0.05). Broilers on T6 showed significant decrease in the serum glutamate pyruvate transaminase concentration (p<0.05) compared to control. The broilers having T5 and T6 supplemented feed had relatively greater antibody titre (p<0.001) at 35 d of age than control. It is concluded that dietary supplements with black pepper or coriander seeds or their combinations enhanced the performance and health status of broiler chickens.

Received: 2020-11-16 | Accepted: 2021-06-01 | Available online: 2021-12-31 https://doi.org/10.15414/afz.2021.24.04.334-339 In this work we aimed to analyse the effect of different levels of Musculaton ® with selected amino acids and herbal extracts on performance and carcass characteristics of broiler chickens. A total 240 one-day-old broiler chickens Ross 308 of mixed sex were divided into four experimental groups (n = 60): a control and three experimental groups with addition of Musculaton ® in levels 0.75%, 1.00% and 1.25% in drinking water from 22 to 35 day of fattening. In nutrition, we used commercial feed mixtures, water and feed was provided ad libitum throughout the experimental period of 42 days. The body weights of all birds were recorded individually at weekly interval from 1 to 42 day. Total feed consumption and total mortality were determined to 42 day of fattening period. Carcass characteristics were detected at the end of the experiment. The addition of different levels of Musculaton ® significantly increased ( p  &lt;0.05) the live weight of broilers from 28 to 42 days of age compared with control. In the whole trial period, feed consumption and mortality were no affected by addition of Musculaton ® to drinking water compared control group. As regards carcass parameters, the addition Musculaton ® in drinking water significantly decreased ( p  &lt;0.05) abdominal fat weight and significantly increased ( p  &lt;0.05) breast proportion. Carcass yield and thigh proportion were not affected ( p  &gt;0.05) by the application of Musculaton ® . The liver, pancreas, kidney and small intestine proportions were significantly higher ( p  &lt;0.05) in chickens supplemented by Musculaton ® . In case of neck, crop, heart, proventriculus, gizzard, caecum and large intestine weights among control and experimental groups we observed no statistically significant differences ( p  &gt;0.05). 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Fatty acid composition of liver and breast meat of quails fed diets containing black cumin (Nigella sativa L.) and/or coriander (Coriandrum sativum L.) seeds as unsaturated fatty acid sources

In poultry production, the search for alternatives to in-feed antibiotics continues unabated. This study investigated the effects of dietary supplementation of black pepper and turmeric powder, separately or in combination, on the growth performance, gastrointestinal microbiota population, intestinal morphology, serum biochemical parameters, meat quality, and meat fatty acid profile in Japanese quails. Five hundred-day-old mixed-sex Japanese quail chicks were randomly assigned to one of five treatments: a control diet (CON); CON +0.2% antibiotic flavomycin as an antibiotic growth promoter (AGP); CON +0.5% turmeric powder (TUP); CON +0.5% black pepper powder (BPP); and CON +0.5% TUP, and 0.5% BPP (MIX). The findings showed that quail chicks fed AGP and TUP throughout the rearing period had better body weight gain (p = 0.007) and feed conversion ratio (p = 0.02) than the other treatments. The TUP, BPP, and MIX feeds reduced (p = 0.005) abdominal fat percentage. The MIX group had a better breast muscle water-holding capacity (p = 0.04) and lightness index (p = 0.02) and lower (p = 0.02) malondialdehyde concentration after 7 days of refrigerated storage. Feeding BPP, TUP, and MIX diets decreased (p = 0.001) serum cholesterol concentration. Quail chicks fed the CON diet showed significantly higher coliform counts in the crop and ileum (p < 0.001), whereas the lactic acid bacterial population was lower (p = 0.008) in the ileum. Birds that received the MIX diet exhibited a higher (p = 0.02) villus height to crypt depth ratio in the duodenum compared to the other groups. The tested feed additives increased (p < 0.001) villus height in the jejunum and ileum compared to other groups. Feeding the TUP, BPP, and MIX diets reduced (p < 0.001) total saturated fatty acid content and increased (p = 0.004) total polyunsaturated fatty acid concentration, where the MIX diet had the best results. Overall, the present data indicate that supplementing the basal diet with turmeric powder enhances the growth performance of Japanese quails. In some respects, such as gut health and meat quality, combining turmeric powder and black pepper powder was more effective than using them independently.

The present study was conducted to discern the effect of dietary incorporation of garlic and turmeric powder as feed additives on feed intake, haemato-biochemical parameters and carcass traits in Top 400 strain of broiler chicken. Day-old broiler chicks (n=120) were procured and randomly distributed into four treatment groups. Each treatment had three replicates with ten chicks in each replicate. The birds of control group (T1) were fed basal diet without any supplementation. In treatment groups T2, T3 and T4, basal diet was supplemented with 3% garlic powder, 0.5% turmeric powder and 1.5% garlic powder plus 0.25% turmeric powder, respectively. The feed intake and growth performance in broiler chicks improved due to feeding of garlic incorporated diets. The haematological parameters were not affected due to dietary incorporation of garlic and turmeric. A significant (P<0.05) reduction in serum cholesterol and triglycerides was recorded in broilers in treatment T2 and T4 as compared to control (T1). Dressing percentage, weight of cut up parts and giblet showed no significant difference among the groups but there was significant (P<0.05) reduction in abdominal fat in broiler chicks due to garlic and turmeric powder supplementation. There was reduction (P<0.05) in cholesterol level of breast muscle in broilers of garlic powder supplemented group T2 (67.12 mg %) as compared to control group T1 (78.39 mg %). Therefore, incorporation of 3% garlic powder in broiler chicken diet improved feed intake and growth performance. Also this treatment resulted in reduced serum cholesterol, triglycerides and improved meat quality by reducing cholesterol level in meat of broiler chicken.

This study aimed to evaluate the effect of turmeric powder (TP) supplementation on laying hens' performance, blood biochemical parametersand egg quality parameters. In total, 144 laying hens (Hy-line W36) ageing 53 weeks were used in this study. Birds were randomly assigned to three treatments (6 replicates, 8 birds in each). The diets contained 0 (control), 0.25, and 0.5% TP based on the maize-soybean meal. It was found that the TP supplementation significantly reduced egg production, weightand mass throughout the experiment (p < 0.05). However, the feed conversion ratio increased (p < 0.05), whereas feed intake remained unaffected. Yolk percentage, heightand index reduced, and the yolk colour, accompanied by the egg-shell percentage, increased (p< 0.05) during the first 4 weeks of the experiment. Interestingly, only the albumen pH was affected by TP supplementation during the second 4 weeks (p < 0.05). The serum malondialdehyde level reduced significantly, and the total antioxidant capacity increased in the groups fed on the diets supplemented with TP (p < 0.05). Serum lipids levels, including triglyceride, cholesteroland very-low-density lipoprotein (VLDL), and the yolk triglyceride level reduced due to TP supplementation (p < 0.05). The interactive effect of all three independent factors on the internal quality traits of the stored eggs was significant only for yolk pH (p < 0.05). Thus, TP could be a potential lipid reducing factor, especially triglycerides, and a natural antioxidant in laying hens' diet. However, it may significantly impair the productive performance of laying hens under normal environmental conditions.

The study investigated the effect of acidified turmeric, black pepper or its combination on growth and meat quality of broilers. The Averrhoa bilimbi Linn. fruit filtrate was used to acidify the herbs. A number of 392 day-old Lohmann broiler chicks were randomly distributed to four groups, including CONT (control diet), TRMC (diet supplemented with 1% acidified turmeric), BLPR (1% acidified black pepper) and TRPR (1% acidified turmeric and 1% acidified black pepper). Body weight, feed intake and feed conversion ratio (FCR) were weekly recorded. Internal organ weight and carcase traits were determined at day 35. The CONT and TRMC showed greater (p < 0.05) weight gain than BLPR and TRPR. The FCR was lower (p < 0.05) in TRMC than in BLPR and TRPR, but did not differ from CONT. The gizzard was greater (p < 0.05) in BLPR than that in CONT and TRMC. The BLPR had smaller (p < 0.05) pancreas than other chickens. Abdominal fat was lower (p < 0.05) in TRMC, BLPR and TRPR than that in CONT, of which BLPR was the lowest. Drumstick was greater (p < 0.05) in BLPR than in CONT. CONT had lighter and less yellow (p < 0.05) breast meats than other broilers. In thigh meats, the lightness (L*) values were higher (p < 0.05) in CONT than in TRMC and BLPR. The yellowness (b*) were lower (p < 0.05) in CONT than in TRPR meats. In conclusion, acidified turmeric reduced abdominal fat deposition and improved meat quality of broilers.

A study was conducted with the aim to find out the effect of ginger and turmeric supplementation on the growth performance of Common carp fingerlings. A total of 270 fingerlings were divided into 6 groups including control (C). The group C was fed with basal feed and the treatment groups T5, T5B5, G2, G5, G8 were fed with turmeric powder @0.5%, turmeric @0.5% + black pepper powder @0.5 %, ginger powder @2%, 5% and 8%, respectively. The growth parameters, i.e Gain in weight, Feed Conversion Ratio (FCR), Specific Growth Rate (SGR), Relative Growth Ratio (RGR), Protein Efficiency Ratio (PER) and Feed Efficiency Ratio (FER) were recorded for 60 days. Measurements were taken for gain in total length (TL) and body depth (BD) after 60 days of trial. Turmeric powder supplementation @0.5% showed significantly better growth performance in Common carp fingerlings. The fingerlings of T5 group showed highest gain in weight (48.7), SGR (1.35), RGR (126), FER (48.17), PER (1.24) and improved FCR (2.23). This group also gained significantly higher TL (3.74) and BD (1.42). There was no significant difference observed in survival per cent, moisture and acid insoluble ash content of fish muscle. T5 showed the highest crude protein concentration (78.29) and significantly highest total fat concentration (11.59). Fish muscles of all the treatments had significantly higher total mineral content as compared to that of the control group.

The present study was carried out to assess the dietary potency of sun-dried turmeric (Curcuma longa) powder on the performance of the broiler chicks. A total of one hundred and twenty (120) day old abor acre plus chicks were randomly allocated to four (4) dietary treatments each with three replicates of ten (10) chicks. Four experimental diets were formulated in such a way that the control diet (T1) did not contain turmeric powder whereas birds in T2, T3 and T4 fed diets contained 0.20, 0.25 and 0.30% turmeric powder respectively. The feeding trial lasted for 28 days and parameters on growth performance, nutrient digestibility and cost analysis were evaluated. Proximate analysis showed that turmeric powder possesses some nutrients which make it nutritionally viable as a feed additive in the broiler chick diet. There were no significant differences among all the growth performance parameters evaluated across the dietary treatments. Broiler chicks fed 0.30% turmeric recorded numerically best value in terms of body weight and feed conversion ratio compared to other treatments including control. No significant difference was observed in nutrient utilization across the treatment groups. Turmeric powder resulted in efficient feed cost reduction, and among the treatments, the diet with 0.30 % of turmeric powder provides a better economic advantage in terms of feed cost per weight gain. It is concluded that supplementation of turmeric powder up to 0.30% as feed additives in broiler chicks’ diet had no negative impact on growth performance, nutrient utilization and production cost of the abor acre plus breed of chicks.

BackgroundTurmeric has been shown to be the most potent inhibitor of lipid peroxidation on an equal weight basis by comparison to other herbs. Black pepper has been reported to have synergetic effects with turmeric on inhibition of lipid oxidation. This study was designed to investigate effects of different combinations of turmeric and black pepper powders on lipid peroxidation during cooking of burgers.MethodsHamburger patties were prepared in the kitchen of the UCLA General Clinical Research Center. The contents of curcuminoids in turmeric powder, piperine in black pepper powder and in cooked burgers were quantified by HPLC‐UV. Thiobarbituric acid (TBA) reactive substances were reported as the malondialdehyde (MDA) concentration as an index of lipid peroxidation in hamburger meat after during cooking.Results Concentration of curcuminoids in turmeric powder is 42.1 mg/g; 40.1 mg/g of piperine is in black pepper powder. The MDA level reduced 45% and 46% when burger cooked with a combination of turmeric root powder (3.0 g per burger) with two levels of black pepper (0.36 and 1.08 grams per burger) comparing with salt and any of those using alone. (25% for turmeric powder along and 0% for black pepper powder alone) A proper ratio of turmeric and black pepper to optimally reduce the MDA production in hamburgers while retaining palatability for a human study is (0.36 grams of black pepper and 3 grams of turmeric powder for one burger). ConclusionProper combination of turmeric and black pepper inhibit lipid peroxidation during cooking burgers.

The study aimed to examine the effect of turmeric (Curcuma longa) powder supplemented diets on semen and blood characteristics of rabbits. A total of 27, 9-month-old New Zealand white male rabbits were assigned randomly into 3 groups with 3 replicates of 3 rabbits. Each group was assigned to one of the experimental diet containing turmeric powder at 0 (control), 2 and 4 g/kg feed for 84 days in a completely randomized design. Blood and semen samples for analysis were obtained from each replicate and data obtained analysed statistically. Results revealed that there are significant (p < 0.05) variation in feed conversion ratio (FCR) and daily weight gain (DWG) among the groups. Turmeric powder (TP) supplementation at 2 and 4 g/kg feed increased (p < 0.05) the number of abnormal sperm on both treatments when compared with the control. The concentrations of seminal potassium, sodium, chloride, and aspartate aminotransferase (AST) were increased (p < 0.05) by TP supplementation at 4 g/kg feed group. Seminal alanine aminotransferase (ALT) level was reduced (p < 0.05) by TP at 2 g/kg feed while alkaline phosphatase (ALP) was reduced (p < 0.05) by TP in both treatment groups compared to control. Serum sodium value was significantly increased (p < 0.05) at 4 g/kg feed while AST level was reduced (p < 0.05) by TP supplementation at 2 g/kg feed compared to control. There was significant (p < 0.01) regression effect on serum chloride value of rabbits fed diets supplemented with turmeric powder. The results indicated that turmeric powder had mild contraceptive effect in male rabbits without deleterious effect on blood characteristics.

The study was performed to evaluate effects of turmeric powder, black pepper, cumin and coriander seeds on total coliform counts of ileum in quails. A total of 1820 one-day old unsexed quails were randomly allocated in 13 treatments with four replicates. The quails were fed a corn – soybean meal based diet containing different concentration of the medicinal plants (0, 0.05, 1 and 1.5%) supplemented to ration. At 42 days of age, eight birds from each treatments were killed and ileum part of small intestine sent to laboratory. Results showed that supplementation of basal diet with turmeric powder (1.5%) cumin (1.5%) and coriander seeds (1 and 1.5%) reduced bacteria counts, but black pepper in 0.5% level increased coliform counts in ileum of Japanese quails, significantly (P<0.01).

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This study was conducted to determine if diets supplemented with turmeric powder (Curcuma longa) affected the reversible sterilization of Pseudotropheus socolofi. Three experimental diets were formulated to contain 0%, 10%, and 14% turmeric powder. The fish (mean weight 13g) were randomly divided into groups consisting of 1 male and 4 females for each aquarium and were kept together for 137days. The control group was fed a diet without turmeric, while the others were fed diets with turmeric for the first 75days. All groups were then fed the control diet from day 75 to 137. The results showed that turmeric powder supplementation did not affect growth performance (p˃0.05). A histopathological examination of the ovaries, performed on two samples on days 75 and 137, revealed that high doses of turmeric decreased number of ovulated vitellogenic follicles and ovarian activity. Moreover, immature follicle density was excessive in groups fed turmeric powder. However, the number of ovulated vitellogenic follicles increased in groups fed diets containing 10% and 14% turmeric after feeding them with the turmeric-free control diet from day 75 to 137. In conclusion, the study revealed that supplementing diets with high ratios of turmeric can influence ovarian activity; however, these effects can be reversed by ceasing supplementation.

An experiment was conducted to study the effect of dietary supplementation of herbal feed additives viz. ajwain, hot red pepper and black pepper on growth performance, nutrient utilization, haematobiochemical parameters and carcass characteristics in Japanese quail. A 5-week feeding trial was conducted in a completely randomized block design on growing Japanese quail from (2 to 6 weeks of age). Apart from the control group (C), without herbal feed additives, treatment groups T1, T2 and T3 were supplemented at 0.5% ajwain, 0.5% hot red pepper and 0.25% black pepper, respectively in feed where each group was divided into 2 replicates of 15 Japanese quails in each. The results indicated that hot red pepper improved body weight (P 0.05) utilization of crude protein while significantly (Pd”0.05) minimum fat utilization was observed on supplementation of feed additives. The carcass characteristics in terms of dressing percentage increased significantly (P<0.05) and heart, liver and gizzard weights were significantly (P<0.05) highest on black pepper supplementation. The juiciness and overall acceptability of meat of Japanese quail was significantly higher (P<0.05) on addition of dietary red pepper however, texture of quail meat was similar in all the groups. Based on the results it was concluded that the hot red and black pepper could be supplemented as potential herbal feed additive in broiler Japanese quail diet for better performance in terms of weight gain, feed efficiency ratio and carcass characteristics.