The Efficacy of Allium sativum and Phyllanthus amarus Extracts on The Performance of Hens

Hue Pham; Thi Tra An Vo; Do Thi Huong

Authors

Pham Thi Hue Vietnam National University of Forestry, Dong Nai Province, VIETNAM
Thi Tra An Vo Faculty of Animal Science and Veterinary Medicine, Nong Lam University HCMC, VIETNAM
Do Thi Huong Faculty of Animal Science and Veterinary Medicine, Nong Lam University HCMC, VIETNAM

Keywords:

Allium sativum, Phyllanthus amarus, layer, extract, performance

Abstract

The efficacy of commercial products from Allium sativum (Biosol Immune A) and Phyllanthus amarus extracts (Biosol Diep Ha Chau) on productive performance and egg quality in laying hens were determined in this study. A total of 1584 Isa Brown hens were randomly assigned to 2 groups in a completely randomized one-factor design. In the control group, layers were supplemented the doxycycline via drinking water while the tested group was added the extract of the two mentioned herbs. The results showed that both groups had almost the same laying rate, average egg weight, feed conversion ratio, and mortality rate. For egg quality, the eggs of herbal-used layers having Haugh units and albumin ratio higher than that of antibiotic-used layers (p<0.05). However, there was no statistically significant difference between herbal and control groups in shape criteria, yolk ratio, shell thickness, yolk colour, and shell colour (p>0.05). This study suggested that Biosol Immune A and Biosol Diep Ha Chau can be used as antibiotic alternative for layers.

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