PERFORMANCE AND VISCERAL ORGAN WEIGHTS OF GUINEA FOWL (Numida meleagris) GIVEN DIFFERENT ANTIBIOTICS AS GROWTH PROMOTANTS

Authors

  • T. Oguntona University of Maiduguri, Maiduguri

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.51791/njap.v16i.1925

Keywords:

Guinea fowls, Growth promotants, Organ weights

Abstract

The effect of feeding recommended levels of three antibiotics on the visceral organs of growing guinea fowls has been examined. Day old broiler type guinea fowls were given Oxytetracycline, Rocaryone, and zinc bacitracin supplemented diet till 12 weeks of age. Dressed weight of medicated guineas were significantly higher than controls. No treatment effects were observed on the lungs, gizzards and reproductive organs. Fat pads were significantly (P.05) heavier in treated birds as compared with controls. Heart and liver weights were also significantly higher (P.05) in treated guinea fowls. 

Author Biography

T. Oguntona, University of Maiduguri, Maiduguri

Department of Animal Science, Faculty of Agriculture 

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Published

2021-01-05

How to Cite

Oguntona, T. (2021). PERFORMANCE AND VISCERAL ORGAN WEIGHTS OF GUINEA FOWL (Numida meleagris) GIVEN DIFFERENT ANTIBIOTICS AS GROWTH PROMOTANTS . Nigerian Journal of Animal Production, 16, 68–71. https://doi.org/10.51791/njap.v16i.1925

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Vol. 16 (1989)

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