Abdul Hafeez

• Freie Universität Berlin

This study determined the interaction between soybean hulls (SHs) and enzymes (β-mannanase) to improve the sustainability and efficacy of feeding programs for laying hens during peak production while ensuring the best health and efficiency. In a completely randomized design (CRD), 200 golden-brown hens were fed for four weeks (33 to 36 weeks) and r...

This study aimed to evaluate the effects of herbal plants (HP) consisting of black Cumin (Bunium persicum), Ajwain (Carum copticum) and Fenugreek (Trigonella foenum-graecum) on broiler performance and health. A total of 360 broilers were allocated into four groups consisting of control diet (A) or supplemented with a mixture of Ajwain, Fenugreek an...

A total of 540 d-old Cobb 500 broiler chickens were randomly allocated into five groups: a control group receiving only the basal die (control), and experimental groups supplemented with exogenous protease (30,000 IU/kg) and crushed seeds of Bunium persicum, Coriandrum sativum, and Carum copticum (10 mg/kg each) for a period of 35 days. The results...

This study aimed to determine the influence of fiber degrading enzymes (β-Mannanase) and soybean hulls (SH) on the production performance, and economics in the laying hens during the mid (33 to 36 weeks) peak production period in the laying hens. Two hundred golden brown (RIR×Fayoumi) laying hens were purchased and divided into five groups CON, T1,...

Available online (early access) Published Authors' Contribution MS animal trial, laboratory experiment, statistical analysis, study design, and writing. AH study design, This study aimed to investigate the effect of soybean hull (HS) in the diet of laying hens on digesta viscosity, fecal consistency, hematology, serum biochemistry, and intestinal m...

Citation: Shuaib, M.; Hafeez, A.; Tahir, M.; Sufyan, A.; Ullah, O.; Shams, M.A.; Siddiqui, S.A.; Swelum, A.A. Simple Summary: This study explored the effects of the different dietary combinations of soyhulls and the β-mannanase enzyme on production performance, economics, egg quality, blood biochem-icals, nutrient digestibility, and gut health in l...

The present study aimed to investigate the impact of soybean oil supplementation at varying levels as an energy source in broiler feed on performance, digestive organ size, and nutrient digestibility. One hundred and eighty-day-old broiler chicks were divided into four groups: S0 (control), S2.5, S5, and S7.5. Each group comprised three replicates...

The study investigated the effects of grape seed extract (GSE) supplementation on laying hens aged 30–35 weeks. Hens were assigned to four groups: a control group with only basal diet and three experimental groups with basal diet supplemented with 250 (GSE 250), 500 (GSE 500) and 750 (GSE 750) mg/kg GSE. GSE-supplemented groups showed significantly...

The study was conducted to investigate the effect of the minimum level of dietary protein and subtilisin protease enzyme on the performance and nutrient utilization in broiler chicks. Different levels of proteins with and without subtilisin protease enzyme were evaluated on the overall performance, carcass yield, and nutrient utilization. For this...

Amidst increasing concerns regarding the incorporation of non-traditional protein sources in poultry diets as replacements for protein sources vital for human consumption, such as soybean meal, the utilization of Azolla leaf meal has garnered significant attention and popularity. The experiment commenced with 192 Japanese quail chicks (one day old)...

Simple Summary This research investigated the feasibility of using discarded pomegranate peel powder as a natural supplement to enhance growth and gut health in broilers, offering a natural solution against coccidiosis. The inclusion of 3 and 6 g/kg of pomegranate peel powder demonstrated significant efficacy in alleviating the hindered growth rate...

Simple Summary This study delved into the promising application of repurposed lemon peel powder as a supplement for augmenting the growth rate and bolstering the intestinal condition in broilers. Furthermore, it aimed to evaluate its potential as a natural alternative against experimental coccidiosis. The results revealed that incorporating 3 and 6...

The effects of the inclusion of a selected herbal mixture consisting of fenugreek, garlic and coriander (FGC) in different levels of growth performance, digestibility of nutrients and blood biochemicals in broiler chickens (Cobb 500) were studied in a 42-day experiment on 360 broilers, which were grouped into 4 treatments. The dietary treatments co...

The present study aimed to investigate the combined effect of fiber degrading enzymes (β-Mannanase) and soybean hulls on the production performance, hematological parameters, and economics in the laying hens during the early (29 to 32 weeks) peak production period. Two hundred golden brown (RIR×Fayoumi) layer birds of age 28 weeks were used for the...

Authors' Contribution MS designed animal trial, laboratory experiment, perfomed statistical analysis, and wroting the manuscript. AH designed study, formulated feed and evaluated data. MSU, AS, HU and AH reviewed the manuscript. MSU, AS and HU analysed the data. This study was designed to determine the combined effect of fiber degrading enzymes (β-...

Authors' Contribution MS study design animal trial, laboratory experiment, statistical analysis, and writing. AH study design, feed formulation, data evaluation, manuscript review. SK, MSU and AS data analysis, manuscript review. This study was designed to determine the combined effect of fiber degrading enzymes (β-Mannanase) and soybean hulls on t...

The study was designed to determine the effect of varying levels of soybean hulls inclusion in the diet of brown layer on, feed proximate analysis, egg quality, and economies during peak egg production period with different phases (phase-1=week 29 to 32, phase-2=week 33 to 36, and phase-3=week 37 to 40). One hundred and sixty golden misri (Brown) l...

The aim of the present study was to investigate the effect of soybean hull in the diet of laying hens on the production performance and nutrient digestibility during peak egg production period with different phases (phase-1=week 29 to 32, phase-2=week 33 to 36, and phase-3=week 37 to 40). One hundred and sixty golden misri (Brown) laying hens of ag...

In this feeding trial, a total of 500 Cobb-500 broiler (day-old) chickens were randomly assigned to a control dietary treatment (basal diet only) or supplemented with crushed seeds of coriander (Coriandrum sativum L.), black cumin (Bunium persicum (Boiss.) B. Fedtsch) and ajwain (Carum copticum L.) (at 10 mg/kg each) and exogenous protease (30,000...

The aim of the present study was to find the effect of crushed wild Cumin (Bonium persicum) seeds as a feed additive in broiler diet during the starter phase on growth performance, nutrient digestibility and blood metabolites in broilers. For this purpose, 360 day old chicks were randomly divided into four groups. One group was the control while ot...

The objective of the present study was to evaluate the impact of inclusion of wild cumin seeds (WCS) on performance, nutrient digestibility and blood profile in broilers during the finisher phase. For this purpose, 360, 14 days old chicks were randomly divided into four groups designated as CONT (control), 0.5WCS, 1.0WCS and 1.5WCS with 5 replicate...

The effect of Ajwain, Fenugreek and black Cumin (AFC) in different concentrations on the performance, ileal digestibility, blood metabolites and bone strength of broiler was studied. A total of 360 birds were divided randomly into control (Group A), basal diet + 1.5 g/kg AFC (Group B), basal diet + 3.0 g/kg AFC (Group C), basal diet + 4.5 g/kg AFC...

The current research study was designed to determine the inclusion of dietary essential 2% coconut oil with and without coccidiosis challenge on performance, carcass characteristics and intestinal histomorphology in broilers. A total of 560 broiler chicks were divided into 4 groups and then subdivided into 5 replicates. Coconut oil was used at 2% i...

Phytogenics are being considered a suitable alternative to antibiotics as growth promoters. In the current experiment, five hundred 40-day-old Cobb 500 broiler chickens were randomly allotted to five treatments as follow: control (basal diet only), basal diet + Ajwan powder (10 mg/kg of feed), basal diet + Coriander powder (10 mg/kg of feed), basal...

Journal of Applied Animal Research

No study has compared the effect of Nigella sativa and Saccharomyces cerevisiae on performance, fecal E. coli and heamatopoitic potential of broiler under experimental condition of Colibacillosis. The aim of the study was to evaluate the protective effect of N. sativa and S. cerevisiae on zootechnical characteristics, fecal microbial load and hemat...

Groups were designated as a positive control (+C), negative control (−C), Amprolium (AM1), Aloe vera, 2.5 g/l water (AV2.5) and Aloe vera 5 g/l water (AV5) during the finisher phase. The experiment was conducted using 360 broiler chicks, which were divided into five different groups. Overall feed intake was significantly (P<.01) lower in Aloe vera...

Phytogenics are being considered a suitable alternative to antibiotics as growth promoters. In the current experiment, five hundred 40-day-old Cobb 500 broiler chickens were randomly allotted to five treatments as follow: control (basal diet only), basal diet + Ajwan powder (10 mg/kg of feed), basal diet + Coriander powder (10 mg/kg of feed), basal...

The effect of Ajwain, Fenugreek and black Cumin (AFC) in different concentrations on the performance, ileal digestibility, blood metabolites and bone strength of broiler was studied. A total of 360 birds were divided randomly into control (Group A), basal diet + 1.5 g/kg AFC (Group B), basal diet + 3.0 g/kg AFC (Group C), basal diet + 4.5 g/kg AFC...

Authors' Contributions RU designed, planned and executed experimental work. NA, NC and NAK collected nad processed samples, and helped in lab work. AS analyzed the data. SK wrote the article. AH helped in preparation of manuscript. The present study was conducted to evaluate the effect of replacing soybean meal with silkworm meal on production perf...

A total of, 200, day old Hubbard broiler chicks, were randomly divided into four treatment groups (n = 50) with five replicates (n = 10) in each group and allotted four treatments. Birds in the control group (β-GOS-0) were given a corn based diet, whereas, birds in other three experimental groups were given same diets supplemented with different co...

The study was carried out to compare the effects of three different dietary concentrations of β-galacto-oligosaccharides (β-GOS) on broilers growth performance, feed intake, feed conversion efficiency and organs development. For this study, two hundred, one day old, Hubbard broiler chicks were procured from the commercial hatchery. All the birds we...

1. The present study investigated the effects of encapsulated benzoic acid (BA) supplementation in broiler feed on performance and gastrointestinal microbiota. 2. Eighty broilers were randomly divided into two groups. Birds in the control group were fed on maize-soybean based diets. Birds in the treatment group were provided the same diet supplemen...

Inclusion of phytogenic feed additives (PFA) in feed may enhance performance of broilers. Levels of essential oils in powdered form (characterized by menthol and anethole) at 150 mg/kg (P-150) and matrix-encapsulated form (characterized by carvacrol, thymol, and limonene) at 100 mg/kg (ME-100) were supplemented in diet to investigate their effect o...

The grinding of cereals by various milling methods as well as thermal treatment of feed may influence mineral digestibility and egg quality. The present study investigated the effect of feed produced by disc mill (D) and wedge-shaped disc mill (WSD), as mash (M) or expandate (E) on apparent ileal absorption (AIA) and apparent total digestibility (A...

The current study aimed to determine the impact of acidified feed on apparent ileal starch digestibility, intestinal transport and barrier function and intestinal glucose transporter expression. The experiment included a control group and a treatment group with broilers fed a standard diet without or with 1.5% of a commercial organic acid product (...

Various milling methods result in different particle size distributions and, in combination with mash and thermal treatment (expandate) of the feed, may have an impact on nutrient digestibility, pH of the digesta and subsequently the performance of an animal. Since this aspect has not been widely considered in laying hens, the objective of the pres...

Various milling methods, thermal treatment and particle sizes are used in feed production for laying hens, which may influence egg quality. The present study was designed to investigate the effect of feed produced by roller (R) and hammer mill (H) as mash (M) and expandate (E) with coarse (C) and fine (F) particle size on exterior and interior egg...

Feed production with different milling methods, thermal treatment, and particle size may influence mineral digestibility and retention in eggs. The present study investigated the impact of roller (R) and hammer (H) mills, mash (M) and expandate (E) with fine (F) and coarse (C) particle sizes, on apparent ileal absorption (AIA) and apparent total di...

Thermal treatments of feed and organic acids are known to affect the gastrointestinal microbiota in chickens. The present study evaluated the effect of different thermal processes including pelleting (P), long-term conditioning at 85°C for 3 min (L), expanding at 110°C (E110), and 130°C for 3 to 5 s (E130) as well as organic acid (63.75% formic aci...

Minerals play an important role for growth and bone stability in broilers. Thermal treatment and inclusion of organic acids in feed may affect the mineral absorption and tibial quality in broilers. The study was conducted to investigate the effect of thermal processing of feed including pelleting (P), long-term conditioning at 85°C (L), and expandi...

Poultry feed is a potential vector for pathogens. Heat processing and organic acid treatments may decontaminate feed and can affect bird performance as well as feed digestibility. The present study was performed to investigate the effect of different thermal treatments including pelleting (P), long-term conditioning at 85°C for 3 min (L), or expand...

This study was conducted to assess the performance of broiler chickens based on some hematological and immunological profile, upon inclusion of aqueous extract of Withania somnifera (W. somnifera) in their drinking water. For this purpose, 240 a-day-old broiler chicks were purchased from a local hatchery and divided into four groups i.e. WST-0, WST...

A part of the purebred Jersey cattle was shifted to Cattle Breeding and Dairy Farm Harichand in 1993, from an imported herd maintained at National Agricultural Center Islamabad during early eighties. The genetic analysis was carried out utilizing its records until 2003 in order to investigate the reproductive performance under subtropical environme...

A research study was conducted to find the effect of Zingiber officinale, Carum apticum, withania somnifera, Trigonella Foenum Graecum, Silybum marianum, Allium sativum and Berberis lyceum, on the growth performance of broiler chicks. A total of 240 day old chicks were purchased and were reared for 35 days in summer month. Feed and water were provi...

The study was conducted at university poultry farm at NWFP Agricultural University, Peshawar, Pakistan to evaluate the overall performance of broiler chicks, reared on three different types of locally available bedding materials, including sawdust, sand and wheat straw. The experiment lasted for 35 days. The starter ration was offered to the birds...

The present study was conducted at Akbar Poultry Farm Tehsil Munda, Timergara, District Lower Dir, North West Frontier Province during 2006. The aim of the trial was to evaluate the nutritional importance of Driselase-1 (a mixture of amylase, protease and cellulose) for commercial broiler chicks. Gain in body weight (GBW), dry matter intake DMI) an...