{"id":27318,"date":"2026-04-14T11:14:19","date_gmt":"2026-04-14T04:14:19","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.poultryindonesia.com\/?p=27318"},"modified":"2026-04-17T11:19:05","modified_gmt":"2026-04-17T04:19:05","slug":"black-garlic-and-ginger-a-herbal-combination-to-enhance-broiler-performance","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.poultryindonesia.com\/en\/black-garlic-and-ginger-a-herbal-combination-to-enhance-broiler-performance\/","title":{"rendered":"Black Garlic and Ginger: A Herbal Combination to Enhance Broiler Performance"},"content":{"rendered":"
Among various potential phytobiotics that can be utilized as natural feed additives for broiler chickens, garlic (Allium sativum<\/span><\/span><\/em>) and ginger (Zingiber officinale<\/span><\/span><\/em>) are among the most widely studied and developed in research.<\/h6>\n
Garlic is known to contain allicin, an organosulfur compound with antibacterial, antifungal, and antioxidant properties. The allicin component can be converted into a more stable bioactive compound, S-allylcysteine, with higher antioxidant consistency when processed under specific temperature and humidity conditions, resulting in what is known as black garlic. Meanwhile, ginger contains various active compounds that provide antimicrobial and anti-inflammatory effects, as well as stimulate digestive processes.<\/h6>\n
Bioactive compounds derived from plants are recognized for their ability to support animal performance while maintaining health without causing negative side effects. The combination of these two natural ingredients has been reported to modulate gut microbiota, improve intestinal morphology, and enhance nutrient absorption. A healthy digestive tract ultimately contributes to better growth performance and feed efficiency in broiler chickens.<\/h6>\n
Based on this potential, this study evaluated the effects of supplementing black garlic and ginger powder in feed on growth performance, gut health, and the economic value of broiler production.<\/h6>\n
\"\"The study involved 400 day-old chicks (DOC) of the Hubbard strain, reared in an open-house system under controlled environmental conditions. Temperature and humidity were maintained within an optimal range throughout the rearing period, with a lighting program of 23 hours light and 1 hour dark. Litter consisted of wood shavings with a thickness of approximately 5\u20137 cm, while feed and drinking water were provided ad libitum. Feeding was divided into starter (0\u201321 days) and finisher (22\u201335 days) phases, and vaccination was conducted according to standard procedures.<\/h6>\n
After a seven-day adaptation period, the chicks were randomly assigned to five treatments, each with five replicates. Each replicate consisted of 10 birds. The treatments involved combinations of black garlic and ginger powder supplementation in the feed as follows:<\/h6>\n