EFFECT OF AQUEOUS HERBAL EXTRACTS, PROBIOTICS AND SIGANUS LURIDUS (UNANI DRUG) ON GROWTH PERFORMANCE AND RENAL FUNCTIONS OF BROILER CHICKS

Aim/Purpose: The aim of this research was to assess the influence of water-based herbal infusions, beneficial bacteria, and SIGANUS LURIDUS on indicators of liver and kidney function in broiler chickens. Methods: We organized 105-day-old broiler chicks into seven equal groupings, labeled A through G. Each of the initial six groups received a unique water-based herbal infusion alongside their fundamental diet. Aloe vera, Ginger, Siganus luridus, Garlic, Probiotic (Dahi), and Turmeric were given to Groups A through F, correspondingly. Group G served as a control group and was only provided with the basic diet. Every group, comprised of fifteen chicks subdivided into three sets of five, was given their specific herbal infusion (0.2%) two times daily from the 11th day till the conclusion of the study on the 39th day. Serum samples were gathered on the 18th, 25th, 32nd, and 39th days. Results: The study revealed that ginger (Zingiber officinale) considerably influenced the normalization of urea levels compared to other herbs, signifying that ginger (Zingiber officinale) significantly enhanced kidney function. The Feed conversion ratio was also significantly different for chicks consuming ginger (Zingiber officinale) compared to other groups. The effect of other herbal infusions and probiotics on the serum level of urea in broiler chicks was not significant. Summarizing, the results of this study exhibit a significant relationship between the use of ginger (Zingiber officinale) and improved kidney and liver functions