Vol. 12, Special Issue 12 (2023)

Author(s):
AK Parade, DK Deokar, SB Adangale, DK Kambale and PB Meshram

Abstract:
The experiment was conducted to study Effect of Addition of Ginger (Zingiber Officinale), and Black Cumin (Nigella sativa L.) on Growth Performance of White Leghorn Layer. A total one hundred fifty 28- week old 150 white leghorn laying hens were randomly divided into three replication and ten treatments, and fed a basal diet with T₀- Control i.g. 0% GP+0% BCP, T₁- 1% GP + 3% BCP, T₂-1% GP + 4% BCP, T₃-1% GP + 5% BCP, T₄-2% GP+ 3% BCP, T₅-2% GP+ 4% BCP, T₆-2% GP+ 5% BCP, T₇- 3% GP+ 3% BCP, T₈-3% GP+ 4% BCP and T₉-3% GP+ 5% BCP, respectively. Experimental period periods lasted for a total of 70 days. Although body weight was significantly (p<0.01) highest in T₁ (1% ginger root powder + 3% black cumin seed powder). Significantly (p<0.01) highest body weight was observed in T₁ (1% ginger root powder + 3% black cumin seed powder) supplemented group. Ginger root powder and black cumin seed powder rich vitamin and mineral content, including calcium and iron. It is concluded that the use of 1% ginger root powder and 3% black cumin seed powder in diet may positively improving the body weight and body weight gain.