Effects of Fermacto Feeding on the Performance of Broiler Cidckens

The effect of two levels of Fermacto feeding, for different durations, on feed conversion ratio and general metabolic state of broiler chickens by determining the functional and morphological state of liver and kidneys was studied. One hundred and five day-old broiler chicks were divided into seven groups viz A through G, each having 15 birds. Group A was kept as control. Fermacto was fed at two different levels (2 and 4 gm/kg of feed), and for different durations. The experimental period was 42 days. Organ body weight indices, FCR, gross lesions on liver and kidneys, serum glucose, serum cholesterol, serum total protein and serum uric acid levels. were determined. The best FCR (2.3) was shown by recommended dose rate (2 gm/kg) from 7th day upto 42nd day of age. The morphological and functional state of liver and kidneys of all the birds appeared to be normal. It was concluded that Fermacto feeding had no deleterious effect on general metabolic state of broiler chickens.