Effect of Turmeric Root Powder on Productive Performance and Serum Lipid Profile of Broiler Chickens Housed at a High Stocking Density Pens

Abstract

The study aimed to evaluate the effect of turmeric powder supplementation on the production parameters and lipid profile of broilers housed at a high stocking density pens. The study used 205 Lohmann broiler chicks. From day 14, the chicks were randomly allocated to CNTRL (chickens raised at a density of 9 chicks/m² receiving basal feed), HSDB (density of 16 chicks/m² and fed basal feed), and HSDT (density of 16 chicks/m² and fed feed containing 1% turmeric powder). Body weight and feed intake were recorded weekly, while blood sampling was conducted at day 37. Stocking broilers at a high density pens resulted in compromised (P<0.05) growth performance and increased (P<0.05) serum total cholesterol, total triglyceride, high-density lipoprotein (HDL), and low-density lipoprotein (LDL) levels of broilers. Dietary supplementation of turmeric powder improved (P<0.05) serum cholesterol and lipid profile, but failed to ameliorate the unfavourable effect of stocking density-induced stress on growth performance of broilers. In conclusion, dietary turmeric powder supplementation was beneficial in improving the lipid and cholesterol profiles of broilers raised under high density condition.