The Effect of Green Tea (Camellia Sinensis) and Turmeric (Curcuma Longa) as Feed Additives on Performance of Local Sheep

Abstract

Studies on green tea and turmeric utilizations as natural additives in ruminant diets are still limited. In this experiment, randomized completely design was used to compare the effects of 4 experimental diets: T0 = control diet without green tea and turmeric powders; T1 = diet with 1% turmeric powder; T2 = diet with 2% green tea powder; and T3 = diet with 1% turmeric acid and 2% green tea powders on performance of local lambs. Based on the results, adding 2% green tea or 1% turmeric powders or their combination had no a significant effect (P>0.05) on feed intake (g DM/head/day) of local lambs confirming that their uses did not reduce diet's palatability. The two herbal inclusions had also no significant effect (P>0.05) on average daily gain (ADG, g/head/day) and carcass percentage (%).