Levels of Aloe vera decoction as additive in the drinking water of broilers
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Levels of Aloe vera decoction as additive in the drinking water of broilers
Abstract
The growth performance of broilers as affected by Aloe vera decoction as an additive in the drinking water was found comparable to commercial antibiotic + electrolytes in terms of final weight, gain in weight, feed consumption, feed conversion ratio, dressing percentage, and water consumption as well as profit above feed, medicine, and cost of broilers. Levels of Aloe vera decoction at 5 ml to 10 ml in the drinking water can substitute commercial antibiotics.
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