INFLUENCE OF BLACK PEPPER (Piper nigrum) AS GROWTH PROMOTER ON PERFORMANCE OF STARTER BROILER CHICKS.

Authors

  • E. K. NDELEKWUTE University of Uyo, Nigeria.
  • H. O. UZEGBU Ahmadu Bello University: Zaria, Nigeria.
  • E. D. Assam University of Uyo, Nigeria.
  • U. E. Udorok University of Uyo, Nigeria.

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.51791/njap.vi.7751

Abstract

A feeding trial was carried out to determine the effect of black pepper as a growth promoter on performance of starter broiler chicks. 150 Abor Acre unsexed day old chicks were used in a 3 week feeding trial. Five diets were formulated which contained 0.00, 0.25, 0.50, 0.75 and 1.00% ground black pepper respectively. Each diet formed a treatment which was offered to a group of birds. Each treatment was replicated thrice and contained 10 birds in a completely randomized design. Birds on diets had 0.25 and 0.5 % BP improved live weight significantly (P<0.05). Feed intake was significantly (P<0.05) reduced by 1.00%. There were no significant differences (P>0.05) in daily gain, feed: gain ratio and protein efficiency ratio. In conclusion, 0.25% black pepper could be added to starter broiler diet to improve performances.

Author Biographies

E. K. NDELEKWUTE, University of Uyo, Nigeria.

Department of Animal Science

H. O. UZEGBU, Ahmadu Bello University: Zaria, Nigeria.

National Agricultural Extension Research Liaison Station

E. D. Assam , University of Uyo, Nigeria.

Department of Animal Science

U. E. Udorok , University of Uyo, Nigeria.

Department of Animal Science

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Published

2024-07-25

How to Cite

NDELEKWUTE, E. K. ., UZEGBU, H. O. ., Assam , E. D. ., & Udorok , U. E. . (2024). INFLUENCE OF BLACK PEPPER (Piper nigrum) AS GROWTH PROMOTER ON PERFORMANCE OF STARTER BROILER CHICKS. Nigerian Journal of Animal Production, 330–332. https://doi.org/10.51791/njap.vi.7751

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2015: NSAP 2015 Proceedings

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