Assessment of Coriandrum Sativum L., Trigonella Foenum Graecum L., Pimpinella Anisum L., and Their Combinations Effect on Growth Performance, Carcass Trait and Hematobiochemical Parameters in Broiler Chicken

Abstract This study has been designed to examine the effects of three phytogenic feed additives (PHT) on certain zootechnical and hematobiochemical parameters in broiler chicken. The PHT were formulated from Coriandrum sativum L., Trigonella foenum-graecum L., and Pimpinella anisum L. 360 one-day-old Cobb broilers were randomly divided into 4 dietary treatment groups; a control group (CTLG), and three groups fed a basal diet supplemented respectively with 3% of Coriander (PHT1G), 3% of a combination 50% Coriander- 50% Fenugreek (PHT2G), and finally 3% of a combination 50% Coriander- 50% Anise (PHT3G). The results showed that the birds of PHT3 group realized the highest live body and internal organs weight. However, the weight of the abdominal fat was not affected. Broilers in the same group had a significantly (P <0.05) higher lymphocyte level 120.103 /µl, followed by PHT2 group with 80.103 /µl. The level of monocytes in PHT2 and PHT3 groups was respectively 66.103 /µl and 60.103 /µl. Concerning the granulocytes, we noted 200.103 /µl in PHT2 group and 102.103 /µl in PHT3G. A significant difference (P <0.05) was recorded in the uric acid levels with 50.4mg/l, 59.84mg/l, and 47.29mg/l respectively for PHT1G, PHT2G, and PHT3G groups. Levels of the uric acid were lower than the level recorded in the control group (84.36mg/l). The use of the phytogenic feed additives we formulated may have a positive effect both on weight gain and hematobiochemical parameters in broiler chicken, especially the levels of different types of white blood cells, and the uric acid rate.