Veterinary Medicine International (Jan 2010)

Effect of Ochratoxin A on Body Weight, Feed Intake and Feed Conversion in Broiler Chicken

  • Sigamani Masilamani Sakthivelan,
  • Ganne Venkata Sudhakar Rao

DOI
https://doi.org/10.4061/2010/590432
Journal volume & issue
Vol. 2010

Abstract

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The effect of ochratoxin A (OA) on the body weight, feed intake, and feed conversion was investigated in broiler chicken fed dietary levels of OA at 0, 1, and 2 ppm for 28 days from hatch. Feeding OA significantly reduced the growth rate of broiler chicken. The reduction was observed from the first week onwards in OA-treated groups. Feed consumption and feed conversion also showed a diminishing trend from the first week of feeding toxin. Its implication on the performance of broiler chicken is discussed.