Effect of nucleotide on performance and slaughter traits in broiler chicks

SUPRIYA SWARNAKAR; S P TIWARI; TARINI SAHU; SURENDRA KUMAR NAIK

doi:10.56093/ijans.v84i5.40683

Authors

SUPRIYA SWARNAKAR Chhattisgarh Kamdhenu Vishwavidyalaya, Durg, Chhattisgarh 491 001 India
S P TIWARI College of Veterinary Science and Animal Husbandry, Anjora, Durg
TARINI SAHU Chhattisgarh Kamdhenu Vishwavidyalaya, Durg, Chhattisgarh 491 001 India
SURENDRA KUMAR NAIK Chhattisgarh Kamdhenu Vishwavidyalaya, Durg, Chhattisgarh 491 001 India

https://doi.org/10.56093/ijans.v84i5.40683

Keywords:

Broiler, Nucleotide, Performance, Slaughter traits

Abstract

The present study was conducted to evaluate the influence of nucleotide on performance values and slaughter traits in broiler chicks. The experimental diets consisted of T1 control (without nucleotide), diets T2, T3, T4 and T5 were control plus nucleotide @ 0.08% of diet for 7, 14, 28 and 42 days, respectively. Birds fed nucleotide showed significant elevation in body weight as compared to control and being highest in T₄. Feed intake of birds fed nucleotide was higher than control group. Birds fed nucleotide have improved FCR in comparison with control and was recorded best in T₃. No significant difference was obtained among the groups in Ca and P balance, however, a significant increase in N intake and balance was recorded in T₅ as compared to other groups. Dressing percentage significantly increased in nucleotide supplemented groups as compared to control and being highest in T₄. No significant difference was noticed in heart, gizzard, proventriculus, wing, back and neck and giblet percentage between treatment and control. Per cent intestinal weight drastically reduced in all treatment groups as compared to control. Results indicated that nucleotide has positive effects on performance and slaughter traits in broiler chicks.

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