Effects of Thonningia sanguinea (Balanophoraceae), a plant extract on broiler chickens (Hubbard race) in Côte d’Ivoire

Trébissou Jonhson Noel D¹*, Bla Kouakou B¹, Yapo Adou F¹ and Djaman Allico J^1,2 
1Pharmacodynamic Biochemical Laboratory, UFR Biosciences, University of Felix Houphouet Boigny, 22 BP 582 Abidjan 22- Côte d’Ivoire.
²Laboratory of Basic and Clinical Biochemistry, Pasteur Institute of Cote d’Ivoire.

Abstract
Objective: To evaluate the effect of aqueous extract of Thonningia sanguinea on 1000 broilers (Hubbard race) raising for six weeks (from the 2^nd week to the 7^th week). The effect of this plant extract was felt on the weight, mortality rate and feed efficiency.
Methods: We arranged ​​two lots A and B of 500 chickens each. Lot A consisted of chickens following a normal dietary program, against chickens of Lot B each received 50 mL (10 g / L) of Thonningia sanguinea every morning in drinking water for six weeks.
Results: The chickens in Lot B had a weight gain which increased from 280 g to 2100 g with an average weight gain of 360 g per week. Chicken in lot A had weight increased from 150 g to 1200 g that is a weekly gain of 210 g. We recorded 2% (10 chickens) and 6% (30 chickens) deaths for Lot B and Lot A respectively .Lot B chickens consumed 28 bags of livestock feeds against 35 bags for lot A.
Conclusion: This plant should be recommended to poultry farmers especially in poor countries to prevent them from excessive spending. Thonningia sanguinea could be useful veterinary drugs.
Keywords: Thonningia sanguinea, broilers, Côte d’Ivoire.