Anthelmintic potential of powdered papaya seed Carica papaya in varying levels against Ascaridia galli in broiler chicken

Parasitic infestation, particularly Ascaridia galli, significantly threatens poultry production, reducing growth and productivity. A. galli, a nematode that frequently affects chickens, can be treated with a synthetic anthelmintic; however, resistance to commercial dewormers has developed, which can cause harm to poultry. These problems catch the interest of many researchers who are driven to establish plant-based products to minimize costs. This study examines the potential anthelmintic properties of papaya seeds administered to broiler chickens at varying doses. The experiment was patterned in a Complete Randomized Design in which four treatments were observed and replicated into three, with five experimental birds in each treatment: T1- (Control), T2-(1mg PPS/bird), T3-(1.5mg PPS/bird), and T4-(2mg PPS/birds). Treatment 4, with the highest inclusion rate, has shown an excellent result, indicating that powdered papaya seed at this amount can be used as an alternative to commercial dewormers. In comparison, Treatment 3, with an amount of 1.5 mg, yields comparable results to the commercial dewormer. However, powdered papaya seed given in a lower amount yields a poorer result compared to other treatments. The findings in this study indicate that Carica papaya seed exhibits significant results against A. galli. Future studies should conduct sensory evaluations to assess the effects on the meat of broiler chickens, as well as evisceration activity, to verify the presence of gastrointestinal parasites in the gastrointestinal tract.