Using garlic (Allium sativum) as a feed additive can help hybrid ducks lose belly fat

Abstract

The purpose of this study is to ascertain the effects of using garlic (Allium sativum) as a feed addition at various percentages on hybrid ducks' performance, energy usage, carcass, and belly fat. In this investigation, 80 was a randomized block design (RBD) with 5 replications and treatments. Treatments with garlic flour included A (0%), B (0.5%), C (1%), and D (1.5%). Energy consumption, carcass percentage, and belly fat percentage were the variables that were measured. The findings demonstrated that the performance, energy consumption, and carcass percentage of hybrid ducks were not significantly affected by the use of garlic flour as a feed addition at various percentages. Yet there was a hybrid ducks' belly fat showed a significant influence (Pandlt;0.05), however the study's findings revealed that adding garlic meal at a 0.5% percentage had the best effects on calorie intake. Using garlic meal, 1.0%.