Abstract

Performance of broiler birds fed diet supplemented ginger powder in the diet of broiler birds and their effects on different productive parameters, biochemical constituents and economics of production was reviewed. Data collected on the chemical constituent found in ginger powder, active ingredient responsible for interfering the body mechanism, the adequate levels of ginger powder to be added in the diet of broiler birds, the different methods of ginger powder addition, like inclusion in the diet or mixing in water or any other method was considered. Results on body weight, gain in body weight, feed intake, feed conversion efficiency, some blood constituents as Haemoglobin and packed cell volume were incorporated. Supplementation of ginger powder on dressing percentage and carcass yield along with organ weigh were also considered. Finally, the cost benefit for every unit of production was also considered. From the reviews, it may be concluded that dietary supplementation of ginger powder was found to be beneficial in terms of performance as body weight gain, feed intake, feed conversion efficiency, live ability, performance index, carcass characteristics and organ weight, blood constituents like haemoglobin, packed cell volume and overall net profit of rearing broiler chicken as compared to the non-turmeric powder added chickens.

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