Future Industrial Poultry for Herbal Medication: Investigation of Locally raised poultry in Saudi Arabia

Omar M.H. Shair

King Saud University, College of Science, Department of Botany and Microbiology, Riyadh Saudi Arabia.

DOI : http://dx.doi.org/10.13005/bbra/1114

ABSTRACT: Native or local chicken are names of birds that were originated in an area and adapted to its environment. This definition can be applied to the Baladi chickens of Saudi Arabia. These birds are characterized by their small size, different plumage colors and different comb shape. These birds are also known for their low production rate and small egg sizes. These characteristics have been developed through natural selection, which made them well adapted to the often harsh environmental conditions.  Some attempts have been made by researchers in King Saud University to study some of the biological characteristic of these birds. This study was carried out to investigate and assesse the antimicrobial activity and efficacy of (S. aromaticum) against some chickens showing fever and discharge from nasal cavity. These local poultry were collected from Riyadh market, Saudi Arabia during 2011-2013. Fifty gram of cloves (S. aromaticum) boiled in 1000 mL of distilled water were prepared and chickens in the cabinet were exposed to the vapor. The results of this investigation provided evidence that cloves (S. aromaticum) had treatment effect of the synovial discharge and antipyretic effect. White blood   cells count of some sick and unsick control hens were curried and some sick hens treated with steam clover for two weeks recovered and showed vigorous activity.

KEYWORDS: Local chicken; nasal discharge; Saudi Arabia; cloves; S. aromaticum

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