Table-4.
The effect of supplementing CSE at 0.4 g/L in growth performance in broiler birds.
| Parameter (unit) | Group | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Control (T1) | Standard (T2) | Test (T3) | |
| Initial body weight (g) | 36.93±2.32 | 36.87±1.56 | 36.47±3.67 |
| Final body weight (g) | 1611.60±44.20b | 1735.47±38.40a | 1755.13±42.52a |
| Cumulative body weight gain (g) | 1574.67±23.97b | 1698.60±48.57a | 1718.67±43.01a |
| Total feed intake (g/bird) | 3250.70±41.11 | 3277.67±59.91 | 3347.23±59.46 |
| FCR | 2.06±0.02a | 1.93±0.03b | 1.95±0.01b |
| Dressing % | 71.48±4.21 | 74.63±3.21 | 75.25±6.08 |
Mean values with dissimilar superscripts within row vary significantly (p≤0.05). FCR=Feed conversion ratio, CSE=Extract of leaves of Cassia tora