Performance and physiological of broiler fed thyme, adiantum, rosemary

The objective of this study was to investigate the effects of different levels of medical plants (thymus vulgaris, Adiantum capillus-veneris L, Rosemarinus Officinalis and their combination) in the diet on Physiological and Growth Performance traits of broiler chicken. A Total of 288 mixed broiler chicks, were randomly distributed to eight treatments with three replicate. Live body weight and mortality rates were measured at weekly intervals. At the end of the experiment the following traits were measured: carcass traits, hematology, blood biochemical, hormonal responses, and serum enzymes parameters. There is a significant effect of medicinal plants on live body weight, feed intake and dressing percentage. Mortality rate in T2 and T7 was significant highest. While, FCR didn't effect by medicinal plants. There was a significant effect of treatments on abdominal fat and liver weights. Adiantum powder at different levels has significant effect on bursa and spleen weights compared to other groups. There was a significant effect of treatments on albumin, globulin, cholesterol and glucose concentration.