Efficacy of Cinnamon, Spirulina and Chlorella Utilization in Broiler Diets

The current study was carried out to investigate the impact of Cinnamon powder (CP), Spirulina platensis and Chlorella utilization in broiler diets on broiler productivity, carcass features and serum biochemical parameters of broilers. In addition, immune status and antioxidant enzymes were estimated. 180 unsexed chicks (Ross-308) at 1-day-age, was acquired from local commerce sources and was allocated randomly into 4 equal groups 45 birds in each in 3 replicates (15 chicks/replicate). Control group (CON) was fed basal diets, while T1was fed a diet treated with 1g of Cinnamon powder/kg diet, T2 was fed a diet treated with 5g of Spirulina powder/kg diet, and T3 was fed a diet treated with 5g Chlorella powder/kg diet. The finding displayed that the Spirulina platensis documented significant (P<0.05) improved body weight (3073g,) than the untreated group (2733.60g,). During the trial period, the good FCR was documented in T1, followed by T2, while the worst was recorded in the CON group. Additionally, there was a significant rise in the albumin in T1 group supplemented with Cinnamon (0.86 g/dL) compared to the other groups. Triglyceride proved a significant reduction in treatment groups compared to the CON group. Alanine aminotransferase (ALT) demonstrated a significant decline T1 group supplemented with Cinnamon (13.55 IU/L) relative to the CON group (17.23 IU/L). The current study's outcomes illustrated that T2 group of broilers which receiving a diet containing 5g/kg of Spirulina powder can effectively replace other additives, particularly antibiotics, to enhance boiler performance.