Table 4.
Effect of curcumin on productive performance of broilers reared under high stocking density.
| Initial Body Weight (g) | Final Body Weight (g) | Body Weight Gain (g) | Feed Intake (g) | Feed Conversion Ratio (FCR) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MSD control | 412.15 ± 15.23 | 2101.28 ± 165.23 a | 1689.13 ± 161.32 a | 2785.26 ± 62.52 a | 1.65 ± 0.03 b |
| HSD control | 419.96 ± 18.52 | 1558.23 ± 150.23 c | 1118.27 ± 149.25 c | 2099.35 ± 38.11 d | 1.88 ± 0.05 a |
| HSD + curcumin 100 | 429.88 ± 20.14 | 1723.77 ± 193.42 b | 1293.89 ± 185.96 b | 2302.67 ± 26.33 c | 1.77 ± 0.06 ab |
| HSD + curcumin 200 | 428.23 ± 23.18 | 1989.87 ± 201.78 ab | 1561.64 ± 198.23 ab | 2623.25 ± 27.27 b | 1.68 ± 0.04 b |
| P-Tukey | 0.41 | <0.0001 | <0.0001 | <0.0001 | <0.0001 |
The data shown are the mean and standard deviation using ANOVA. a–d Means bearing different superscript letters within the same row are significantly different (p < 0.05). MSD = low stocking density, HSD = high stocking density.