Herbanoplex ® CP Phytogenic Premix Optimizes Cost-effective Broiler Production

Abstract

One hundred and twenty unsexed one-day-old Ross broiler chicks were used to investigate the effect of Herebanoplex® CP premix (HBXP) a phytogenic premix on growth performance, some serum biochemical parameters, carcass characteristics and economics of production. They were randomly assigned to four experimental treatments with three replicates per treatment (30 birds/treatment; 10 birds/replicate) in a completely randomized design (CRD). Birds were fed with diets supplemented with 0 (control), 0.10, 0.20 and 0.30% of phytogenic premix following a feeding program for 42 days. HBXP supplementation did not show significant (p>0.05) improvement in the weight gain and feed intake of broiler chickens although significant (p < 0.05) improvement was shown in the feed conversion ratio and feed cost/kg gain (N/kg) of broiler chickens fed treatment diet HBXP0.30% Furthermore, HBXP0.30% significantly reduced (p<0.05) the LDL- cholesterol levels as compared to the control diet and other treatment group fed lower levels of HBXP. Also, HBXP inclusion at 0.30% had better economic returns with lower feeding cost and higher return per naira invested of ₦1.96k. In conclusion, dietary supplementation with 0.30% Herbanoplex® CP enhances feed efficiency, improves lipid profile, and increases profitability, positioning it as a viable natural alternative to antibiotic growth promoters in broiler production.