Growth Performance and Biochemical Outcomes in Broiler Chicken Fed with Diets Supplemented with Saccharomyces cerevisiae-Fermented Citrus Peels

• G. Oboh

  Biochemistry Department, Federal University of Technology, P.M.B. 704 Akure, Ondo State, Nigeria

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• O.W. Fasakin

  Biomedical Technology Department, Federal University of Technology, P.M.B. 704 Akure, Ondo State, Nigeria

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• I.S. Oyeleye

  Biomedical Technology Department, Federal University of Technology, P.M.B. 704 Akure, Ondo State, Nigeria

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• O.B. Ogunsuyi

  Biomedical Technology Department, Federal University of Technology, P.M.B. 704 Akure, Ondo State, Nigeria

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• A. Ademosun

  Biochemistry Department, Federal University of Technology, P.M.B. 704 Akure, Ondo State, Nigeria

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• T.B. Oboh

  Animal Production and Health Department, Federal University of Technology, P.M.B. 704 Akure, Ondo State, Nigeria.

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• O.R. Ojo

  Biochemistry Department, Federal University of Technology, P.M.B. 704 Akure, Ondo State, Nigeria

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A 6-weeks feeding trial was conducted using thirty-day-old arboreal acre broiler chicks with an average weight of 34.45 g and randomly distributed into three groups, each consisting of 10 birds. The experiment involved substituting maize with 7-day 0%, 10%, and 20% percent inclusion of orange peels fermented with Saccharomyces cerevisiae (OPFSC). The study aimed to assess their growth performance and the impact of OPFSC on tissue lipid profiles. Each group had two replicates, following a completely randomized design. Parameters such as body weight, feed intake, and feed conversion ratio were measured during the starter and finisher phases. After the trial, three broilers from each group were sacrificed, and breast, thigh, and drumstick samples were collected. Results showed that feeding broilers with OPFSC feeds altered total weight gain, total feed intake, and feed conversion ratio and improved the lipid profiles of experimental animals. Thus, incorporating S. cerevisiae fermented citrus peels in broiler feeds is a sustainable way to enhance growth and biochemical health outcomes in broiler chickens as it enhances nutrient bioavailability and lowers anti-nutritional factors. The study recommended the use of the OPFSC as dietary supplementation in contemporary broiler farming systems.

1. G. Oboh, Biochemistry Department, Federal University of Technology, P.M.B. 704 Akure, Ondo State, Nigeria

   Biochemistry Department, Federal University of Technology, P.M.B. 704 Akure, Ondo State, Nigeria

2. O.W. Fasakin, Biomedical Technology Department, Federal University of Technology, P.M.B. 704 Akure, Ondo State, Nigeria

   Biomedical Technology Department, Federal University of Technology, P.M.B. 704 Akure, Ondo State, Nigeria

3. I.S. Oyeleye, Biomedical Technology Department, Federal University of Technology, P.M.B. 704 Akure, Ondo State, Nigeria

   Biomedical Technology Department, Federal University of Technology, P.M.B. 704 Akure, Ondo State, Nigeria

4. O.B. Ogunsuyi, Biomedical Technology Department, Federal University of Technology, P.M.B. 704 Akure, Ondo State, Nigeria

   Biomedical Technology Department, Federal University of Technology, P.M.B. 704 Akure, Ondo State, Nigeria

5. A. Ademosun, Biochemistry Department, Federal University of Technology, P.M.B. 704 Akure, Ondo State, Nigeria

   Biochemistry Department, Federal University of Technology, P.M.B. 704 Akure, Ondo State, Nigeria

6. T.B. Oboh, Animal Production and Health Department, Federal University of Technology, P.M.B. 704 Akure, Ondo State, Nigeria.

   Animal Production and Health Department, Federal University of Technology, P.M.B. 704 Akure, Ondo State, Nigeria.

7. O.R. Ojo, Biochemistry Department, Federal University of Technology, P.M.B. 704 Akure, Ondo State, Nigeria

   Biochemistry Department, Federal University of Technology, P.M.B. 704 Akure, Ondo State, Nigeria

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