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Effects of Azolla (Azola pinnata) extract on the growth performance and carcass traits in broiler chicken

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dc.contributor.authorCendaña, Justine A.
dc.date.accessioned2026-03-28T02:58:52Z
dc.date.available2026-03-28T02:58:52Z
dc.date.issued2025-05
dc.description.abstractThis study assessed the impact of Azolla pinnata extract as a drinking water supplement on broiler chicken performance. Twenty-five Cobb broilers were divided into five groups: control (plain water), antibiotic growth promoter, and 1%, 3%, and 5% Azolla extract. Key metrics, including growth performance, carcass traits, organoleptic evaluation, and cost analysis, were analyzed using One-Way Analysis of Variance, descriptive statistics and Tukey’s HSD with SPSS software. Results indicated that broilers receiving 1% Azolla extract (T1) exhibited the highest final weight (1750g), net weight gain (1692g), and best feed conversion ratio (1.88), outperforming the antibiotic and higher-concentration groups. Organoleptic evaluations favored the 3% extract (T2) for taste and texture. Profitability was highest in the control and 1% Azolla groups. The findings suggest that 1% Azolla pinnata extract is a viable, cost-effective alternative to antibiotics, enhancing broiler growth and meat quality without compromising economic returns.
dc.identifier.citationCendaña, J. A. (2025). Effects of Azolla (Azola pinnata) extract on the growth performance and carcass traits in broiler chicken. [Unpublished Undergraduate Thesis]. Don Mariano Marcos Memorial State University - North La Union Campus, Sapilang, Bacnotan, La Union. Lakasa ti Sirib, DMMMSU Insitutional Repository.
dc.identifier.urihttps://lakasa.dmmmsu.edu.ph/handle/123456789/1241
dc.language.isoen_US
dc.publisherDon Mariano Marcos Memorial State University North La Union Campus
dc.sdgSDG 2
dc.titleEffects of Azolla (Azola pinnata) extract on the growth performance and carcass traits in broiler chicken
dc.typeThesis
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