Authors : Daniel A. Santana Covarrubias, Hugo Castaneda Vazquez, Juan C. Serratos Arevalo, Javier Carreon Amaya, A. Castaneda Vazquez Martha, Fernando Peraza Luna, Amr El-Sayed and Erika Salas Castaneda
Abstract: The present research aims to investigate the effect of using the whole seeds of fenugreek and their extracts in poultry ration formulation based on soya bean and sorghum. The fenugreek was offered in a ground/Milled Form (FM), Fenugreek residue after Extraction with solvents (FWE), Light Extract (EL) and Dense Extract (ED). The tested groups received: FM 5, 10 and 15, FWE 5, 10 and 15, SE 5, 10 and 15, ED 5, 10 and 15% and control. The tested parameters included weight gain (g), feed intake and the Feed Conversion Rate (FCR). The group fed on the highly extracted fenugreek gained 94 g in average more than the chicks in the control group, they achieved the highest body weight gain 1422 g in average. Lowest FCR value 1.48 was reported in the group fed on 10% light extract fenugreek seeds and finally, the group with the highest feed intake was that kept on 15% fenugreek. In conclusion, the fenugreek can be safely used to replace soya and sorghum in broilers starter and finisher ration without any adverse effects on the bird performance.
Daniel A. Santana Covarrubias, Hugo Castaneda Vazquez, Juan C. Serratos Arevalo, Javier Carreon Amaya, A. Castaneda Vazquez Martha, Fernando Peraza Luna, Amr El-Sayed and Erika Salas Castaneda, 2018. Effect of Feeding Trigonella Foenum-graecum on Growth Performance of Broiler Chicks. Journal of Animal and Veterinary Advances, 17: 39-44.