Mitigation effect of aflatoxin on serum biochemical indices of broiler chickens
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Date
2024
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Kwara State University press
Abstract
Aflatoxin has been known to be toxic to both crops and livestock. Several methods to mitigate
aflatoxin effect have been employed. Knowledge on use of organic methods in aflatoxin mitigation has not
been adequately documented. Therefore, effect of aflatoxin bio-control method (Aflasafe) on serum
biochemistry of broiler chickens (BC) was investigated. One-day old Marshal BC (n=1020) were allotted to
four treatments: Aflasafe maize-based diet (AMBD), farm feed (FF), aflatoxin-contaminated diet with toxin
binder (ACDTB) and aflatoxin-contaminated diet without toxin binder (ACDWTB). The experimental
design was completely randomised with five replicates (n=255) per treatment for 8 weeks. Blood (5mL) was
collected at 8th week and serum was separated and stored for further analysis. Total protein (TP) value of
birds fed ACDTWB was significantly lower compared to those of AMBD and FF at the starter and finisher
phases. The highest TP values were observed in birds fed AMBD at starter (3.04±0.25g/dl) and finisher
(3.41±0.14g/dl) phases. Birds fed AMBD (T1) had highest albumin value (1.39±0.05g/dl).), while birds fed
ACDWTB was least (1.26±0.00g/dl).Use of AMBD in poultry is recommended as it has no adverse effect
on chickens.