Article Shivangi Singh
Nutritional Importance of KADAKNATH CHICKEN
Mohit Bharadwaj
Shivangi Singh1, Mohit Bharadwaj2, Sankhanath Koley3 and B.C Mondal4 1
M.Vsc Scholar Department of Animal Nutrition, College of Veterinary science and Animal Husbandry Rewa, NDVSU, Jabalpur M.P, India Ph.D Scholar, Department of Animal Nutrition, College of Veterinary science and Animal Sciences, GBPUAT, pantnagar, Uttarakhand, India 3 Associate professor Department of Animal Nutrition, College of Veterinary science and Animal Husbandry Rewa, NDVSU, Jabalpur M.P, India 4 Professor, Department of Animal Nutrition, College of Veterinary science and Animal Sciences, GBPUAT, pantnagar, Uttarakhand, India Corresponding Author mail id- bharadwajmohit1@gmail.com 2
Introduction Kadaknath is one of the rarest poultry breeds of India which is native to Jhabua district of Madhya Pradesh (MP), India. Basically, Kadaknath breed is popular for its black meat and known as BMC (black meat chicken). Kadaknath chicken breed is famous for its meat quality, texture and taste. The demand for Kadaknath chicken is growing day by day and spread across most of the Indian states due to their excellent medicinal values. Especially these birds bear great medicinal value in homeopathy and useful in treating a particular nervous disorder. Basically, Kadaknath chickens are mainly reared by tribal communities in Bhil and Bhilala in the districts Jhabua and Dhar in the state of Madhya Pradesh(MP). The commercial scale of Kadaknath chicken raising especially in the states Kerala, Andhra Pradesh, Telangana and Tamil Nadu. Kadaknath chicken meat is in black colour and eggs are in brown colour.The new Kadaknath production technology has reduced the mortality rate from greater than 50% . Now you can expect to 10 to 12% of mortality, this enhanced the survival percentage and overall profits in Kadaknath chicken farming. Because of high feed conversion ratio , these birds can gain body weight of 1.10 to 1.25 kg in 100 to 125 days.
amino acids out of which 8 are essential for Ÿ the human and rich in hormone.Vitamins B1,B2,B6, B12, C and E, niacin, protein, fat, calcium, phosphorus, iron, nicotinic acids, etc. Medicinal Properties
Kadaknath has special medicinal value in homeopathy and a particular nervous disorder. The tribal uses kadaknath blood in the treatment of chronic disease in human beings and its meat as aphrodisiac (Believed to infuse vigor in Make).Experts says that Viagra or Sildenafil Citrate is basically a vasodilator designed for increasing blood flow to the heart and the melanin pigmant in kadaknath does the same.kadaknath chicken has a peculiar effectiveness in t re a t i n g wo m e n's d i s c u s s , s te r i l i t y, Menoxenic(abnormal menstruation), Research has shown that the Kadaknath species habitual abortion. has lower cholesterol than normally available Eggs: white chicken and also contain high levels of The eggs are also an ideal nutrilive, essential amino acids as well as hormones that especially for old people and high blood are required by the human body. Kadaknath pressure victims, since the cholesterol chicken has many kinds of amino acids ( 18 kinds content is lower Rich in amino acids and of amino acids including the 8 essential amino higher than that of other kinds of birds.The acids for human body) , Vitamins B1, B2, B6, B12, eggs of kadaknath chickens can be used C and E, niacin, protein, fat, calcium, phosphorus, effectively to treat severe headaches, iron, nicotinic acid, etc. headaches after giving birth, faintness, asthma and nephritis (acute or chronic inflammation of the kidney). Merits of Kadaknath Chicken Meat:
Nutritional composition of meat Protein content in kadaknath is higher than 25% in an ordinary bird it varies between 1820%.Research has shown that this species has lower cholesterol(0.73-1.05%) than white chicken(13-25%) High levels of 18
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The Central Food and Research Institute, Mysore , studied its medicinal qualities and found it suitable for cardiac patients as it increases blood supply to the heart. The bird is very popular among the adiwasis mainly due to its adaptability to the local environment, disease resistance, tasty meat quality, texture and flavour. though the flesh of this breed is black, it is considered not only a delicacy of distinctive taste, but also of medicinal value.
Conclusion
High nutrition, the protein content higher Kadaknath is a rare breed of chicken originally from Madhya Pradesh, India with than other native chicken. lot of health benefits be it low fat, low Ÿ High Protein more than 25% (highest of cholesterol, high protein, high Iron content all chicken breeds). and other medicinal properties good for Ÿ Low fat 0.73-1.05% only (lowest of all heart and good for diabetic people. This chicken breeds). breed provides good resistance to many Ÿ Vitamins B1,B2,B6,B12, C and E, niacin, diseases and is already used in Homeopathy protein , fat, calcium, phosphorus, iron, for treating particular diseases. Because of nicotinic acid etc. increasing awareness of health and diet this Ÿ High levels of 18 essential amino acids as chicken has become a much sought after well as hormones that are required by rather than chicken with high fat and cholesterol content. the human body.
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Poultry Planner | Vol. 23 | No.08 | August - 2021
