Effect of multi-enzymes and probiotics on growth and health status of cockerel chickens

Abstract

This experiment was conducted to evaluate the effect of multi-enzymes and probiotics on growth performance and health status of cockerel chickens. A total of One hundred and twenty (120) cockerel chicks were allotted to four (4) dietary treatments with three (3) replicates and each having ten (10) birds in a completely randomized design (CRD). The treatment (T) diets were formulated; T1: control diet, maize based diet only, T2: maize based diet with multi enzyme, T3: maize based diet with probiotics, T4: maize based diet with multi enzyme and probiotics in combination. The diets and clean water were provided ad libitum for the eight weeks of the experiment. Data were subjected to Analysis of Variance (ANOVA) and significant differences among treatment means were compared using the Duncan Multiple Range Test. Addition of multi-enzyme and probiotics singly or in combination improved (P<0.05) the final weight gain and feed intake of cockerel chicks. The inclusion of multi enzyme and probiotics increased the albumin levels in cockerel chickens and improve liver function. It was concluded that the use of multi-enzymes and probiotics singly or in combination can improve the growth and health status of cockerel chickens.