Effects of Coriander (Coriandrum sativum L.) Seed Powder on Growth Performance of Broiler Chickens

This study was conducted to investigate the effects of different levels of coriander (Coriandrum sativum) seed powder on growth performance of broiler chickens. A total of 90 day-old broiler chicks procured from Central Poultry Development Organization Chandigarh were allocated randomly into three treatments group. Control group (T1): basal diet. Test group (T2): basal diet + 1.5 g coriander seed powder/kgdiet and test group (T3): basal diet + 2.5 g coriander seed powder/kg diet. The ingredient composition of basal diet was maize (46%), groundnut cake (30%), rice polish (10%), fish meal (13%) and mineral mixture (1%) fortified with vitamin A, D, E, K and water soluble vitamins. Result showed that the inclusion of coriander seed powder in broiler ration (T3 group) significantly increased overall body weight and weight gain and feed consumption as compared to other groups. These results suggest that coriander powder in the diet could replace synthetic antibiotics and could be regarded as natural feed additives and growth promoters in poultry diets.