Toxicidade e desempenho produtivo de frangos de corte alimentados com níveis de Ganoderma lucidum na dieta

Abstract

This study aimed to evaluate the effect of inclusion of Ganoderma mushroom in the diet of broilers on feed efficiency and possible changes in the kidney, liver and intestines of birds. The experiment was conducted on the premises of UNEPE (Unit Education and Research) of small animals the UTFPR campus Dois Vizinhos. The experimental diet containing the mushroom Ganoderma lucidum was provided to the birds in a completely randomized design, with four levels of Ganoderma: 0%, 0.5%, 1.0% and 1.5%, was used four treatments with 12 birds each, totaling 48 birds in the experiment. The addition of Ganoderma lucidum influenced feed intake, feed conversion and weight gain. With the addition of G lucidum changes were observed in the kidneys and intestines of birds, however, there were changes in the liver. It is concluded that the diet containing Ganoderma lucidum cause differences in performance parameters and more studies are needed to confirm toxic effects with the inclusion of G lucidum.