Lipogenesis in Sentul chickens of starter phase inhibited by irradiated chitosan

Abstract

This experiment explores the effect and optimal levels of irradiated Chitosan (IrC) in the diet on lipogenesis and its effect on the blood lipid profile of the Sentul Chickens starter phase. The IrC was generated from shrimp waste chitin, and in addition to being a feed supplement, it has the potential to reduce environmental pollution. Furthermore, Sentul chickens were 100 samples, reared from 0-8 weeks, and the observed variables included triglyceride, cholesterol, and blood Non-Esterified Fatty Acid (NEFA). A completely randomized design (CRD) experimental method was used with four treatments and five replications. The treatments were K0 = basal diet without IrC, K1 = 300 ppm IrC in basal diet, K2 = 350 ppm IrC in basal diet, K3 = 400 ppm IrC in the basal diet. Meanwhile, the samples used for analysis were 40 individuals from the research object based on the average body weight of the population. The results showed that the provision of rations containing IrC (K1) 300 ppm, (K2) 350 ppm, and (K3) 400 ppm had a significant effect (P<0.05) on triglyceride, cholesterol, and NEFA profile in Sentul Chickens blood of the starter phase.