Abstract: Baobab tree (Adansonia digitata) is an indigenous of tropical plant predominant in Nigeria. Baobab tree produces seeds that are not only rich in protein (20%- 36% CP) and energy (1,898 - 4,465kCal/kg) but also provides some necessary fiber, vitamins, minerals and amino acids, particularly, lysine and methionine which is capable of complementing the protein of maize (8%) in poultry diets. One hundred (100) day old Broiler chicks were purchased from a reputable farm (Zartech) Jos plateau State. Birds were managed intensively using animal welfare guide 2006. Four (4) broiler starter experimental diets were formulated such that the fermented baobab seed meal replaced soybeans at 0%, 7.5%, 15% and 22.5% dietary levels respectively. The study was carried out to investigate the effect of varying levels of fermented baobab seed on biochemical indices. Birds on Fermented baobab seed meal (FBSM) showed significant (P <0.05) effect on uric acid with a significantly increased in value of 4.27 mg/d on birds fed diet T3. High inclusion rate of FBSM (15% and 22.5%) revealed higher numerical value of 59.97mg/dl and 47.90 mg/dl for creatinine. From the result of this study, it was concluded that fermented baobab seed meal (FBSM) had no significant influence on most of the serum biochemical parameters observed except uric acid. However, the inclusion level of 15% may be safe for improved growth and serum biochemical characteristics in broiler chickens at starter phase.
Keywords: Serum-biochemical, broilers, graded levels, baobab, meal.
Title: Effects of Varying Levels of Fermented Baobab Seed Meal on Serum Biochemical Components of Broiler Chickens at Starter Phase
Author: ANTHONY ALVADIS ALLAHOKI
International Journal of Life Sciences Research
ISSN 2348-313X (Print), ISSN 2348-3148 (online)
Vol. 11, Issue 3, July 2023 - September 2023
Page No: 72-75
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Published Date: 12-September-2023
