EFFECTS OF EIVIBLlC~4 4FFICINALIS AS A TEED ADDITIVE Ifd BROILER CHICKS

The effect of Emblica officinalis in ameliorafing the toxic effect of aflatoxin in broiler chicken was assessed in fhe present study. Aflatoxin decreases feed intake and feed efficiency. It also affects gain in body weighf, which is very important in rearing of broiler chicken. These toxic effects c...

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Published in:Journal of Veterinary and Animal Sciences Vol. 38; no. 1; pp. 16 - 18
Main Authors: I. S. Sajitha, C. R. Lalithakunjamma
Format: Journal Article
Language:English
Published: Director of Academics and Research, Kerala Veterinary and Animal Sciences University 01-01-2007
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Summary:The effect of Emblica officinalis in ameliorafing the toxic effect of aflatoxin in broiler chicken was assessed in fhe present study. Aflatoxin decreases feed intake and feed efficiency. It also affects gain in body weighf, which is very important in rearing of broiler chicken. These toxic effects could be reduced by the incorporation of amla in the feed, as evidenced by the improved feed intake, feed efficiency and body weight gain seen in amla fed birds
ISSN:0971-0701
2582-0605