Probeads-EC Probiotic Supplementation: Novel Approaches to Improve Growth Performance in Aseel Cross Chicks
Saravanan. M *
ICAR - Krishi Vigyan Kendra, Pulutheri Village, R.T. Malai (PO), Kulithalai (TK), Karur (DT) –621 313, Tamil Nadu, India.
Vigneshwaran. B
VCRI, Thalaivasal, Salem, 636112, Tamil Nadu, India.
Diraviam. J
ICAR - Krishi Vigyan Kendra, Pulutheri Village, R.T. Malai (PO), Kulithalai (TK), Karur (DT) –621 313, Tamil Nadu, India.
*Author to whom correspondence should be addressed.
Abstract
Aim: Early chick mortality is a common issue in improved germplasm of desi birds under backyard system of rearing. Probiotics is one of the feed additives to decrease chick mortality. Hence, the present study aimed to evaluate the effects of probiotic supplementation on the performance of TANUVAS Aseel chick.
Methodology: One hundred-day-old chicks were divided into two groups: a treatment group receiving commercially available feed supplemented with Probeads-EC, and a control group receiving feed without probiotic supplementation.
Results: The results showed that the treatment group had significantly higher body weight, body weight gain, and liveability percentage, as well as improved feed conversion ratio and feed efficiency.
Conclusion: The study demonstrates the potential benefits of probiotic supplementation in poultry production, particularly in terms of enhancing growth performance and efficiency.
Keywords: Probiotics, body weight and Immunity