Document Type : Articles

Authors

• Zainab A. Hassan ¹
• Mohammed A. Al-Bayar ²
• Sofyan M. Farhan ²
• Osama A. Saeed ²
• Th. T. Mohammed ²
• S. M. Abdulateef ²

¹ Department of Anesthesia, Institute of Medical Technology/Baghdad, Middle Technical University, Baghdad, 10013, Iraq

² Department of Animal Production, College of Agriculture, University of Anbar, Anbar, Ramadi, 31001, Iraq

Abstract

It is essential to examine and harness the potential of local broiler premixes as alternatives to expensive commercial premixes, while ensuring that would not have any harmful impact on broiler health. A total of 120 broiler chicks (Ross 308) were used in a three-week study to examine the impact of different levels of local broiler premix (LBP) as a substitute for vitamin-mineral premix on the serum biochemical profile of broiler chickens. The chicks were assigned to four treatments, with each treatment consisting of thirty birds. The experiment group contained three replicates each with ten birds per replicate, following a Completely Randomized Design. The supplementation levels of the local broiler premix were as follows: 2.50% for commercial broiler premix (CBP1), 1.85% for LBP2, 2.25% for LBP3, and 2.50% for LBP4. The results indicate that the supplementation of LBP to broiler diets did not result in any significant changes in the enzyme activity of Glu, TP, Alb, and Glo. The TC concentration in the group following the LBP2 diet was significantly higher compared to the concentration in the CBP1 group. A significant positive correlation (P < 0.01) was seen between the following pairs: Glu and Alb, TG and VLDL, TG and ALT, VLDL and ALT, as well as TP and Alb. Hence, the use of local broiler premix did not have any adverse impact on the blood biochemical profile of starter broiler chickens, indicating its suitability as a substitute for commercial vitamin-mineral premix.

Keywords

• Liver enzymes
• Alterative feed
• Premix
• Broiler
• Enzyme activity