Effectiveness of Basak (Adhatoda vasica) Leaf Extract on Growth Performance and Heamato-Biochemical Profile of Sonali Chicken

Abstract

This research was done to find out how supplementing with basak (Adhatoda vasica) leaf extract affected Sonali chickens’ growth performance and carcass qualities. 180 chickens in all were divided into four dietary experimentation groups at random, with each group taking up three replications. Dietary groups included control (T0), basak at 2 ml/L of water (T1), basak at 4 ml/L of water (T2), and basak at 6 ml/L of water (T3), respectively. A total of 63 days into the experiment, two birds from each replication were randomly chosen and slaughtered to measure the carcass characteristics. The collected data were analysed using ANOVA with SPSS version 25. Weekly live weight and feed consumption data were also gathered throughout the trial. Across the experimental groups, there was no discernible difference in initial body weight (P>0.05). The greatest value was recorded at T2 (908.10±3.03g) in comparison to the other three experimental groups, and the final live weight was substantially different among the experimental groups (P>0.05). The difference in total body weight gain across the experimental groups was statistically significant (P>0.05), with the T2 group recording the greatest result (873.48±0.720 g) when compared to the other three groups. Total feed intake varied significantly between the treatment groups. The T1 group had the best feed conversion ratio (1.827±0.03), and there were significant differences in feed conversion ratio across the experimental groups (P>0.05). The experimental groups significantly differed from one another in terms of daily live weight gain (P>0.05). There were significant differences in the weights of the carcass, breast, drumstick, thigh, and wings across the various treatment groups (P>0.05). The lipid profile was significantly different (P>0.05) among the dietary treatment groups. Net profit was found to significantly (P>0.05) differ across the experimental groups, with the T2 group achieving the greatest value (66.52 tk) and the T0 group having the least price (44.58 tk). Therefore, basak leaf extract may be supplemented with basal feeds to enhance the carcass yield, growth performance, and net profit of sonali chicken.