Abstract
Algal material Cladophora glomerata (L.) Kutzing was used as feed supplement for broiler chicks. After necessary processing, four concentrations at 5%, 10%, 15%, and 20% w/w of algal material were mixed with commercial feed of chicks (starter and finisher feed). Feeding experiments were performed from the day old chicks to ten weeks. Biochemical parameters (ash, carbohydrate, fat, protein and water content) of liver of chicks fed on different algal compositions as well as control feed were also studied. It was observed that the birds which were fed on medium concentrations (10%-15%) of algal feed showed best results in terms of quality and quantity of meat. Cladophora glomerata showed best growth at 15%. Mortality rate was zero because not a single chick died. On the other hand chemical analysis of chicks liver showed higher amount of carbohydrates at 15%. Water and ash contents were higher in liver at 10%-20% algal supplement as compared to control. Whereas, there were no significant differences in fat contents of liver in control and algal supplements.
