Publication:
Growth performance and carcass traits of Broiler chicken supplemented with Brown seaweed (Sargassum spp.) extract

Simple item page
dc.contributor.authorCruz, Joan B.
dc.date.accessioned2026-03-28T03:25:15Z
dc.date.available2026-03-28T03:25:15Z
dc.date.issued2025-05
dc.description.abstractThis study evaluated the impact of Sargassum spp. extract supplementation in broiler drinking water on growth performance, carcass traits, meat quality, and profitability. Twenty-five Cobb broiler chicks were randomly assigned to five treatments: plain water (negative control), antibiotic growth promoter (positive control), and three levels of Sargassum extract (1%, 2%, and 3%). A Completely Randomized Design (CRD) was used, and data were analyzed with ANOVA and Tukey’s HSD. Results showed no significant differences (p > 0.05) in final weight, net weight gain, average daily gain, or feed conversion ratio. Although T3 (3% extract) had the highest final weight (1760g) and dressing rate (78.19%), profitability decreased due to higher supplementation costs. Sensory evaluation revealed no significant differences in color, texture, aroma, or taste, but tenderness varied significantly across treatments. Overall, while Sargassum extract showed slight improvements in carcass traits and acceptability, it did not significantly improve broiler performance or profitability compared to antibiotic growth promoters.
dc.identifier.citationCruz, J. B. (2025). Growth performance and carcass traits of Broiler chicken supplemented with Brown seaweed (Sargassum spp.) extract. [Unpublished Undergraduate Thesis]. Don Mariano Marcos Memorial State University - North La Union Campus, Sapilang, Bacnotan, La Union. Lakasa ti Sirib, DMMMSU Institutional Repository.
dc.identifier.urihttps://lakasa.dmmmsu.edu.ph/handle/123456789/1243
dc.language.isoen_US
dc.publisherDon Mariano Marcos Memorial State University North La Union Campus
dc.sdgSDG 2
dc.titleGrowth performance and carcass traits of Broiler chicken supplemented with Brown seaweed (Sargassum spp.) extract
dc.typeThesis
dspace.entity.typePublication
Files
Original bundle
Now showing 1 - 1 of 1
No Thumbnail Available
Name:
UT-NLUC-2025-CVM-DVM-CruzJB-FT.pdf
Size:
1.17 MB
Format:
Adobe Portable Document Format
Download
License bundle
Now showing 1 - 1 of 1
No Thumbnail Available
Name:
license.txt
Size:
1.71 KB
Format:
Item-specific license agreed to upon submission
Description:
Download
Collections
Undergraduate Theses