Utilization of Processed Kola Nut Husk Meal in Poultry Production: Effects on The Performance, Carcass, Biochemical Indicators, and Antioxidant Enzymes of Broiler Chickens

This study looked at the effects of processed kola nut husks meal (PKHM) utilization as a feed ingredient on broiler chicken in 42-day feeding trial. Kola pod were into PKHM using ash treatment and rumen liquor fermentation. Three experimental diets developed both starter finisher phases, with included 0, 4, 8%, dubbed 1, 2, 3, respectively. In fully randomized design, 240 Arbor Acres chicks randomly assigned to three treatments (10 birds per replicate). Except for significantly improved (P < 0.05) conversion ratio chickens fed 2 3 grower phase (22–42 days) overall (0–42 days), performance indices not > affected by dietary inclusion. Broiler carcass characteristics relative internal organ weights remained constant through diets. The serum glutathione concentration an 8 percent inclusive diet increased than those control 4 diet. When compared diet, catalase was higher 0.05). total protein, creatinine, alanine aminotransferase, aspartate transferase, cholesterol levels regardless treatment. Dietary inclusion up 8% enhanced efficiency antioxidant enzyme did affect biochemical concentration.