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International Journal of Poultry Science

Year: 2009 | Volume: 8 | Issue: 4 | Page No.: 397-400
DOI: 10.3923/ijps.2009.397.400
Effect of Graded Level of Alphamune G on Performance, Blood Chemistry and Histology of Cockerel Chicks
S. A. Bolu, V. Ojo, O. Oluyemi, O. I. Babawale and O. A. Awodele

Abstract: A study was conducted to determine the response of day-old cockerel chicks to graded levels of Alphamune G (0.00, 0.04, 0.05 and 0.06%). The experiment which was conducted for 8 weeks employed a completely randomized design. Feed intake and nutrient retention were not significantly influenced (p>0.05) by dietary inclusion levels of Alphamune G. However, weight gain and feed to gain ratio were significantly improved (p<0.05) for cockerel chicks fed 0.06% inclusion level when compared with the control. The values were 7.78 and 4.58 g/bird/week, respectively. Haematology and serum indices did not show any significant effect as a result of the graded levels of dietary Alphamune G. Histological characteristics revealed slight morphological changes in specific organs of birds fed Alphamune G supplemented diet vis-a viz the control diet. Inclusion of Alphamune G at 0.06% in the diets of cockerel chicks gave the best performance.

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S. A. Bolu, V. Ojo, O. Oluyemi, O. I. Babawale and O. A. Awodele, 2009. Effect of Graded Level of Alphamune G on Performance, Blood Chemistry and Histology of Cockerel Chicks. International Journal of Poultry Science, 8: 397-400.

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