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Effect of Various Levels of Bitter Melon (Momordica Charanta, L) Leaf Juice on the Growth of Broiler Chicks Horhoruw, Wiesje Martha
Journal of Comprehensive Science Vol. 4 No. 5 (2025): Journal of Comprehensive Science (JCS)
Publisher : Green Publisher Indonesia

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.59188/jcs.v4i5.3172

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Bitter melon (Momordica charantia) leaves, which are rich in nutrients and bioactives (flavonoids, folacin), have potential as a natural feed additive to improve broiler growth, but research on their use in drinking water is limited. This study aimed to determine the effect of various levels of bitter melon leaf juice in drinking water on broiler growth performance. This study used a completely randomized design with 4 treatments (0 ml, 10 ml, 12.5 ml, 15 ml/day) and 20 replicates. Variables measured included feed consumption, body weight, FCR, and drinking water consumption for 6 weeks. Data were analyzed by ANOVA and Duncan's test. The 12.5 ml/day treatment resulted in the highest body weight gain (1746.55 g) and the best feed consumption (3140.05 g), significantly different (P<0.05) from the control and the 15 ml dose. However, FCR was not significantly different (1.81 vs. 1.79 control), indicating increased growth without improved feed efficiency. Bitter melon leaf juice 12.5 ml/day is effective as a natural growth stimulant, but needs to be combined with other ingredients for FCR optimization. Further research is recommended to explore the bioactive mechanism, economic test, and commercial scale application.
Comparison of Correlation Between Cut Weight and Giblet Organ Weight in Broiler Chickens Given and Not Given White Turmeric Juice Horhoruw, Wiesje Martha
Journal of Comprehensive Science Vol. 4 No. 8 (2025): Journal of Comprehensive Science
Publisher : Green Publisher Indonesia

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.59188/jcs.v4i8.3535

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Global broiler production has reached 131.4 million tons in 2023, with Indonesia contributing 3.8 million tons, making optimization of live weight crucial for meeting growing protein demands. Traditional growth promoters face increasing restrictions due to antibiotic resistance concerns, driving the need for natural alternatives. The aim was to find out the correlation between live weight and giblet organ weight in broiler chickens that were given and not given white turmeric juice. This research was divided into 2 treatments, namely treatment A = without white turmeric juice treatment, and Treatment B = 40 ml of white turmeric juice and 960 ml of water (4% white turmeric juice). The parameters measured were cut weight, liver weight, heart and gizzard. To determine the relationship between the weight of the cut and the weight of giblet organs (liver, heart and gizzard) in broiler chickens that were given and not given white turmeric juice was analyzed by correlation analysis. The results showed that the correlation between the weight of the cut and the weight of the giblet organ in broiler chickens fed and not given 4% white turmeric juice tended to be the same. The comparison of the correlation values between cut weight and liver weight was 0.539 and 0.413 with a moderate relationship; The comparison of the correlation values between cut weight and heart weight was 0.540 and 0.572 with a moderate relationship; and The comparison of the correlation value between the cutting weight and the weight of the gizzard h was 0.369 and 0.331 with a low relationship level. These findings provide valuable insights for poultry nutritionists and farmers seeking natural feed additives to optimize broiler performance while maintaining organ development proportionality, contributing to sustainable and chemical-free poultry production systems.