Haematology and Serum Biochemistry of Broiler Chicken Fed Diets Containing Composite Blends of Herbs and Spices as Natural Growth Promoters

Hadiza Jibrin; Abdulganiyu Ayodele Malik; Yahaya Salihu Kudu; Philip Sodi Kolo; Ocheme Boniface Ocheme; Isiaka Adelere

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Haematology and Serum Biochemistry of Broiler Chicken Fed Diets Containing Composite Blends of Herbs and Spices as Natural Growth Promoters

Hadiza Jibrin, Abdulganiyu Ayodele Malik, Yahaya Salihu Kudu, Philip Sodi Kolo, Ocheme Boniface Ocheme, Isiaka Adelere.

Abstract
The ban on antibiotic growth promoters in poultry production has increased interest in natural feed additives that can serve as growth promoters in broiler chicken production. This study evaluated the effects of dietary blends of herbs and spices, as natural growth promoters, on the haematological and serum biochemical parameters of broiler chicken. One hundred and sixty (160) day-old chicks were acclimatized for one week in deep litter floor pens; and then fed diets containing oxytetracycline (control), 0 %, 1.25 %, and 2.5 % inclusion levels of composite blends of garlic, ginger, Ethiopian pepper, red hot pepper and cloves for eight weeks. After the growth trial, blood samples were collected for both haematological and serum biochemical analyses. Haematological indices showed no significant differences (P > 0.05) among the treatments, except for mild variations in mean corpuscular haemoglobin, and in lymphocyte and eosinophil counts, which remained within physiological ranges. Serum enzymes and metabolites were also within safe limits, with significant differences observed only in the concentration of sodium, potassium, chloride, urea, and creatinine levels. The inclusion of herbal blends did not impair liver or kidney function and indicated potential immune-modulatory effects and improved protein metabolism. These findings suggest that composite blends of herbs and spices can serve as effective natural alternatives to antibiotic growth promoters in broiler production without adverse effects on blood health or organ function.

Key words: Herbs and spices, haematology, serum biochemistry, broiler chicken.

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Jibrin H, Malik AA, Kudu YS, Kolo PS, Ocheme OB, Adelere I. Haematology and Serum Biochemistry of Broiler Chicken Fed Diets Containing Composite Blends of Herbs and Spices as Natural Growth Promoters. CUJOSTECH. Online First: 06 Jul, 2026. doi:10.5455/CUJOSTECH.260411

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Jibrin H, Malik AA, Kudu YS, Kolo PS, Ocheme OB, Adelere I. Haematology and Serum Biochemistry of Broiler Chicken Fed Diets Containing Composite Blends of Herbs and Spices as Natural Growth Promoters. https://www.cujostech.com.ng/?mno=280368 [Access: July 06, 2026]. doi:10.5455/CUJOSTECH.260411

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Jibrin H, Malik AA, Kudu YS, Kolo PS, Ocheme OB, Adelere I. Haematology and Serum Biochemistry of Broiler Chicken Fed Diets Containing Composite Blends of Herbs and Spices as Natural Growth Promoters. CUJOSTECH. Online First: 06 Jul, 2026. doi:10.5455/CUJOSTECH.260411

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Jibrin H, Malik AA, Kudu YS, Kolo PS, Ocheme OB, Adelere I. Haematology and Serum Biochemistry of Broiler Chicken Fed Diets Containing Composite Blends of Herbs and Spices as Natural Growth Promoters. CUJOSTECH, [cited July 06, 2026]; Online First: 06 Jul, 2026. doi:10.5455/CUJOSTECH.260411

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Jibrin, H., Malik, . A. A., Kudu, . Y. S., Kolo, . P. S., Ocheme, . O. B. & Adelere, . I. (0) Haematology and Serum Biochemistry of Broiler Chicken Fed Diets Containing Composite Blends of Herbs and Spices as Natural Growth Promoters. CUJOSTECH, Online First: 06 Jul, 2026. doi:10.5455/CUJOSTECH.260411

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Jibrin, Hadiza, Abdulganiyu Ayodele Malik, Yahaya Salihu Kudu, Philip Sodi Kolo, Ocheme Boniface Ocheme, and Isiaka Adelere. 0. Haematology and Serum Biochemistry of Broiler Chicken Fed Diets Containing Composite Blends of Herbs and Spices as Natural Growth Promoters. Confluence University Journal of Science and Technology, Online First: 06 Jul, 2026. doi:10.5455/CUJOSTECH.260411

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Jibrin, Hadiza, Abdulganiyu Ayodele Malik, Yahaya Salihu Kudu, Philip Sodi Kolo, Ocheme Boniface Ocheme, and Isiaka Adelere. "Haematology and Serum Biochemistry of Broiler Chicken Fed Diets Containing Composite Blends of Herbs and Spices as Natural Growth Promoters." Confluence University Journal of Science and Technology Online First: 06 Jul, 2026. doi:10.5455/CUJOSTECH.260411

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Jibrin, H., Malik, . A. A., Kudu, . Y. S., Kolo, . P. S., Ocheme, . O. B. & Adelere, . I. (0) Haematology and Serum Biochemistry of Broiler Chicken Fed Diets Containing Composite Blends of Herbs and Spices as Natural Growth Promoters. Confluence University Journal of Science and Technology, Online First: 06 Jul, 2026. doi:10.5455/CUJOSTECH.260411

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