Research On Animal Production

This experiment was conducted to evaluate the effects of ajowan (Carum Copticum) and coriander (Coriandrum sativum) seeds on growth Performance and carcass characteristics. A total of 288 one-day old chickens (Ross 308) were used as factorial experiment (3×3) in a completely randomized design in 9 treatments including ajowan levels (0, 1% and 2%) and coriander levels (0, 1% and 2%) with 4 replications and 10 birds each for 6 weeks age. Results were showed treatments containing 1% levels of ajowan and coriander seeds showed significantly better weight gain and performance compared to other treatments (P<0.05) whereas, the level of 2% did not show a proper Performance. High feed conversion ratio (FCR) and lowest feed intake were observed in 2 percent levels of coriander (P<0.05). In relation of carcass characteristics, contents 2 Percent of coriander and 2 Percent of ajowan seeds (P<0.05) had the most weight and longest jejunum and ileum than in the other treatments. The weight of proventriculus, gizzard and abdominal fat levels were significantly higher in 2 Percent ajowan and coriander seeds (P<0.05). Overall, the result of this study showed that significantly, high levels ajowan and coriander seeds (2%) have inhibitor effect for feed intake, weight gain and FCR. However, were useful of coriander and ajowan seeds in 1 percent levels.