Early-age thermal manipulation and supplemental antioxidants on physiological, biochemical and productive performance of broiler chickens in hot-tropical environments
Aderanti Ifeoluwa Oni, John Adesanya Abiona, A. O. Fafiolu, O.E. Oke
Abstract
< 0.05) weights of spleen, liver and lower abdominal fat than other treatments. The lowest concentration of plasma malondialdehyde and the highest activity of superoxide dismutase and glutathione peroxidase were recorded in TV and TVS birds. The study concluded that the growth performance and oxidative status in broilers were improved by the combination of EATC with supplemental Se and vitamin E (TVS).
Topics & Concepts
BroilerAnimal scienceCompletely randomized designFeed conversion ratioVitamin EHeat stressBiologyAntioxidantVitamin CBody weightFood scienceBiochemistryEndocrinologyAnimal Nutrition and PhysiologyMeat and Animal Product QualityEffects of Environmental Stressors on Livestock