Effect of coriander and Anise as feed additives on performance of buffaloe calves

Abstract: Growing 21 male buffalo calves 6 month old with average 108 kg live weight were selected and divided into 3 similar groups of 7 animals each. All animals in the different groups were fed similar basal ration (group I control) whereas animal in group 2 (G2) were supplemented with 10 g/h coriander while animals in group 3 (G3) were supplemented with 10 g/h anise as feed additive. By the end of the feeding trial, three digestibility traits were carried out using nine buffalo calves (3 calves each) to evaluate the previous rations by using acid insoluble ash (AIA) technique. Results indicated that digestibility of CP, CF and EE as well as DCP increased (P<0.05) by adding coriander. But, only digestibility of EE was increased (P<0.05) with anise. Average daily gain (ADG) was increased by coriander and anise supplementation by about 29.12 and 14.44%, respectively, compared to the control ration. Feed conversion (expressed as DM, TDN and DCP kg/gain/kg) of treated groups were better than those in the control group, feed cost decreased by 15.97 and 3.8%, whereas economical efficiency improved by 19.01 and 3.96% for treated groups (G2 and G3, respectively )compared to control group (G I).
It could be concluded that using coriander or anise as natural feed additive at the rat of 10g/h/d for buffalo calves improved utilization of nutrients, better growth and improved economical efficiency.
Keywords: coriander, anise, buffalo calves, digestibility and daily gain
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Publication year 2007
Pages 453-460
Availability location معهد بحوث الانتاج الحيوانى- شارع نادى الصيد- الدقى- الجيزة
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serial title Egyptian Journal Nutrition and Feeds
ISSN 1110-6360
Author(s) from ARC
Agris Categories Animal feeding
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Calves. Coriander. Digestibility. Economic analysis. Feed additives. Growth. Pimpinella anisum. Water buffaloes.
Publication Type Journal