Abstract
This paper describes the effect of Cannabis sativa seeds on growth performance of muscle and abdominal organs of broiler chicks.
Total 160 broiler chicks (one day old) of equal weight were purchased from the local market and were randomly divided into four
groups A, B, C and D. Each group having 40 chicks were further distributed into four replicates. Dried crushed seeds of Cannabis
sativa seeds were added to the feed of group B, C and D at the rate of 5, 10, and 20% of offered feed respectively while group A
served as a control. Feed and water were offered ad libitum. The studied parameters included weight of breast, thigh, leg, liver,
gizzard, intestines, heart and abdominal fat. The experiment lasted for 42 days. Breast and leg weight were significantly higher (P <
0.05) in group D. It was also revealed from the data that weight of liver, gizzard, intestines and abdominal fat were significantly higher
(P < 0.05) in group D, however, heart weight was non significant. It was concluded from these results that Cannabis sativa seeds have
remarkable impact on weight of muscles and visceral organs in broilers which is always desirable in poultry industry
