Impact of Incremental Zinc Sulphate Monohydrate on Productive Performance, Blood Chemistry and Egg Quality Dynamics of Bovan Black Strain

Unity Daniel Osayande; Matthew   Iwenekha; Olatunji Abubakar Jimoh; Esther Eghosa Akangbe; Jerome Unuavwogbikuomawho Unukevwere; Olusola Victor Obajuluwa

doi:10.56093/ijans.v96i3.167598

Authors

Osayande Unity Daniel Department of Agricultural Technology, Edo State College of Agriculture and Natural Resources, Iguoriakhi, Edo State, Nigeria
Iwenekha Matthew Department of Animal Production and Health Technology, Edo State College of Agriculture and Natural Resources, Iguoriakhi, Edo State, Nigeria
Jimoh Olatunji Abubakar Agricultural Technology Department, The Federal Polytechnic Ado Ekiti, Ekiti State, Nigeria
Esther Eghosa Akangbe Department of Animal Production and Health Technology, Edo State College of Agriculture and Natural Resources, Iguoriakhi, Edo State, Nigeria
Jerome Unuavwogbikuomawho Unukevwere Department of Animal Science, Delta State University, Abraka, Nigeria
Olusola Victor Obajuluwa Department of Agricultural Technology, Edo State College of Agriculture and Natural Resources, Iguoriakhi, Edo State, Nigeria

https://doi.org/10.56093/ijans.v96i3.167598

Keywords:

feed efficiency, hen-day production, immunoglobulin, mortality, pullets

Abstract

This study evaluated the effect of zinc sulphate monohydrate on performance characteristics and blood chemistry of laying birds. A total of 100 Point of Lay (PoL) Bovan Black hens were randomly assigned to four dietary treatments: control (T₁, 0mg/kg zinc), and treatments T₂ (30mg/kg), T₃ (60mg/MT), and T₄ (90mg/kg). Birds were allowed access to feed and water ad libitum for 12 weeks. Parameters assessed included: feed proximate composition (%), Hen-Day Production (HDP), feed intake, egg weight, feed efficiency, percentage mortality, and blood biochemical indices. Dry matter ranged from 85.07% (T₁) to 82.39% (T₄), as crude protein slightly increased from 16.68.58% (T₁) to 16.94% (T₄). While zinc levels peaked in T₄(22.59 mg/kg), calcium (1.17%) and phosphorus (0.64–0.65%) remained constant across treatments. HDP was significantly (p<0.05) higher in T₃ (70.13%) than T₄ (62.52%) as Feed efficiency improved in T₂ (3.17%). Total Antioxidant Capacity was significantly higher (p<0.05) in T2 (14.34 mM) than T₁ (7.37 mM), as T₃ (9.79 mM) and T₄ (11.72 mM) showed intermediate values. Glutathione peroxidase activity was also significantly higher (p<0.05) in T2 (36.01 U/L) compared to T1 (25.13 U/L), T₃ (28.88 U/L), and T₄ (24.38 U/L), percentage mortality and egg quality were unaffected. Moderate zinc supplementation (30-60mg/kg) enhanced laying performance and oxidative status without adverse effects. Therefore, incorporation of zinc in laying hen’s diets enhances growth performance, improved egg quality parameters, and positively influenced health indicators and antioxidant status, highlighting its potential role in optimizing poultry nutrition and enhancing health management practices.

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