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

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...

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Main Authors: Sigamani Masilamani Sakthivelan, Ganne Venkata Sudhakar Rao
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Wiley 2010-01-01
Series:Veterinary Medicine International
Online Access:http://dx.doi.org/10.4061/2010/590432
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description 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.
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spelling doaj-art-b754d25b362c48b784a6c4cb88d09aa02025-08-20T02:19:19ZengWileyVeterinary Medicine International2042-00482010-01-01201010.4061/2010/590432590432Effect of Ochratoxin A on Body Weight, Feed Intake and Feed Conversion in Broiler ChickenSigamani Masilamani Sakthivelan0Ganne Venkata Sudhakar Rao1Department of Pathology, Veterinary College and Research Institute, Tamil Nadu Veterinary and Animal Sciences University, Tamil Nadu, Namakkal 637 002, IndiaDepartment of Pathology, Veterinary College and Research Institute, Tamil Nadu Veterinary and Animal Sciences University, Tamil Nadu, Namakkal 637 002, IndiaThe 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.http://dx.doi.org/10.4061/2010/590432
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title Effect of Ochratoxin A on Body Weight, Feed Intake and Feed Conversion in Broiler Chicken
title_full Effect of Ochratoxin A on Body Weight, Feed Intake and Feed Conversion in Broiler Chicken
title_fullStr Effect of Ochratoxin A on Body Weight, Feed Intake and Feed Conversion in Broiler Chicken
title_full_unstemmed Effect of Ochratoxin A on Body Weight, Feed Intake and Feed Conversion in Broiler Chicken
title_short Effect of Ochratoxin A on Body Weight, Feed Intake and Feed Conversion in Broiler Chicken
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