S. A. Bolu
Department of Animal Production, University of Ilorin, Ilorin, Nigeria
V. Ojo
Department of Animal Production, University of Ilorin, Ilorin, Nigeria
O. Oluyemi
Department of Animal Production, University of Ilorin, Ilorin, Nigeria
O. I. Babawale
Department of Animal Production, University of Ilorin, Ilorin, Nigeria
O. A. Awodele
Department of Animal Production, University of Ilorin, Ilorin, Nigeria
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.
DOI: 10.3923/ijps.2009.397.400
URL: https://scialert.net/abstract/?doi=ijps.2009.397.400
DOI: 10.3923/ijps.2009.397.400
URL: https://scialert.net/abstract/?doi=ijps.2009.397.400
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