Journal of Animal Research
Year : 2019, Volume : 9, Issue : 5
First page : ( 683) Last page : ( 688)
Print ISSN : 2249-5290. Online ISSN : 2277-940X.
Article DOI : 10.30954/2277-940X.05.2019.8

Effect of Supplementation of Ginger Root Powder and Black Cumin Seed Powder on Performance of White Leghorn Layers

Kumar Mangesh*, Arya R.S., Dhuria R.K., Nehra Rajesh, Jain Dinesh

Department of Animal Nutrition, College of Veterinary and Animal Science, Bikaner, India

*Corresponding author: M Kumar; Email: kumarmangesh10@gmail.com

Online published on 3 December, 2019.

Abstract

This study was conducted to investigate the effects of different levels of ginger root powder and black cumin seed powder alone or in combination on performance and egg production in laying hens. A total of 270 Leghorn laying hens of 28 weeks old were randomly distributed among nine groups with 30 layers in each treatment with three replications following the factorial design (32). Experimental diets consisted of 0.00%, 0.50% and 1.00% levels of ginger root powder and black cumin seed powder alone or in combination. The experimental period lasted for a total of 84 days and laying hens’ performance was measured. Non-significant effect was observed on feed intake due to supplementation of black cumin seed powder whereas, significant (P<0.05) effect was observed due to ginger root powder supplementation. T₅ treatment group which was supplemented with 0.00% ginger root powder and 1.00% black cumin seed powder had significantly (P<0.01) highest egg weight, egg production and egg mass along with best feed conversion ratio. It can be concluded that supplementation of 1.00% level of black cumin seed powder was recommended for best layer performance.

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Keywords

Ginger root powder, black cumin seed powder, performance, egg production.

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