Erythrocytic indices of broilers treated with turmeric paste

Abstract

Hematological indices of broilers treated with turmeric paste (TP) were assessed to determine whether the supplement, TP is safe or not. Hematological indices (PCV, HB, RBC, WBC, MCV, MCH, and MCHC) are indicators of physiological status of animals and are used to monitor health or diagnose diseases. Sixty (60) day old broilers were randomly allocated into 2 groups namely group A: treated with 0.5g/kg of turmeric paste and group B: untreated. There were significant differences in means of RBC (3.36; 3-30), WBC (200.33; 205.82), Platelets (198.44; 205.22) and MCHC (221. 88; 228.77) between the TP treated group and the untreated (control) group respectively. The means of RBC were significantly higher (p