Vol. 12, Issue 9 (2023)

Author(s):
Dr. AdAdarsh J, Suma N, Vivek M Patil, Mamatha HS, Sravani P and Navyashree G

Abstract:
A trial was planned in to evaluate the inclusion of Jamun (Syzygium cumini) seeds in commercial broilers. By procuring 240 day old chicks from commercial hatchery, divided these chicks in four treatment groups. Each treatment contained five replicates 12 birds. Total experimental period was for 42 days. Management aspects were similar for all birds including housing, feeding and watering. Bird’s feed for pre-starter, starter, and finisher phases was formulated using conventional feeds. Treatments from T₁ to T₄ were formulated in all phases by including Jamun (Syzygium cumini) seeds at 0, 0.5, 1 and 1.5% in that order. Blood protein values of total protein and globulin levels were significantly (p≤0.05) different among different treatments and ranged from 2.55 (T₄) to 3.07 (T₂) and 0.95 (T₃) to 1.30 (T₂), respectively. Though the results varied, it was concluded for inclusion of 1.5% Jamun (Syzygium cumini) seeds in broilers.