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Comparison of Different Antibiotic Alternatives for Safe Broiler Production

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  • Selina Azmir Tumpa

    (Bangladesh Agricultural University, Bangladesh)

  • Maksuda Begum

    (Sher e Bangla Agricultural University, Bangladesh)

  • Tayeaba Jannat

    (Sher e Bangla Agricultural University, Bangladesh)

  • Md. Elias Hossain

    (Bangladesh Agricultural University, Bangladesh)

Abstract

The use of growth-promoting antibiotics in broiler feed, once widespread, is now recognized as risky due to antibiotic resistance and residue concerns in meat. To mitigate these risks, the goal of this study was to compare different alternative additives like organic acids, neem, enzymes, and probiotics for producing a safe broiler. A total of 360 Cobb-500-day-old broiler chicks were indiscriminately assigned into six treatment groups, i.e., Control (T1), Basal feed + Antibiotic (T2), Basal feed + Organic acid (T3), Basal feed + Enzyme (T4), Basal feed + Probiotic (T5), and Basal feed + Medicinal plant (T6) having four replications of 15 birds in each. During the experiment, significant differences (P 0.05) in BW, BWG, and FI among the dietary groups during the 1st, 2nd, 3rd, and 4th weeks. No significant differences (P > 0.05) in meat yield (drumstick meat, thigh meat, wing weight, and breast meat), bone development, and dressing parameters were observed among the dietary groups. Supplementation of different additives significantly (P

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  • Selina Azmir Tumpa & Maksuda Begum & Tayeaba Jannat & Md. Elias Hossain, 2024. "Comparison of Different Antibiotic Alternatives for Safe Broiler Production," European Journal of Agriculture and Food Sciences, European Open Science, vol. 6(6), pages 7-11, November.
    • Handle: RePEc:epw:ejfood:v:6:y:2024:i:6:id:20852
    DOI: 10.24018/ejfood.2024.6.6.852
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