Effect of Artocarpus lakoocha Heartwood Powder Supplementation on Growth Performance, Anti-inflammatory and Stress-Reducing Response in Crossbred Native Chickens
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This study was conducted to evaluate the effects of dietary supplementation with Artocarpus lakoocha heartwood powder on anti-inflammatory responses, stress reduction, and growth performance of native crossbred chickens. A 70-day feeding trial was performed using a completely randomized design (CRD). A total of 400 day-old chicks were randomly allocated to four treatment groups, with four replicates of 25 birds each. The experimental treatments consisted of a basal diet (control) and diets supplemented with A. lakoocha heartwood powder at concentrations of 0.2%, 0.4%, and 0.6%. The results indicated that dietary supplementation with A. lakoocha heartwood powder at levels of 0.4% and 0.6% significantly reduced feed intake during 0–4 weeks of age (p<0.05). However, no significant effects were observed on body weight, average daily gain, or feed conversion ratio throughout the experimental period (P>0.05). Regarding stress and inflammatory indicators, supplementation with A. lakoocha heartwood powder at levels of 0.2%, 0.4%, and 0.6% significantly decreased blood corticosterone levels. In addition, chickens supplemented with 0.2% A. lakoocha heartwood powder showed the lowest heterophil-to-lymphocyte (H/L) ratio, with a significant difference (p<0.05). In conclusion, supplementing the diet of native crossbred chickens with 0.2% A. lakoocha heartwood powder can effectively alleviate stress without adversely affecting growth performance. These findings suggest its potential as a phytogenic feed additive to reduce the reliance on synthetic compounds and antibiotics in sustainable poultry production.
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