The effect of supplementation of garlic and nilavembu on haematological and biochemical parameters of commercial broiler chicken was studied in 300 commercial broiler for a period of six weeks. There were 5 treatment groups and each treatment had three replicates with 20 chicks. The treatment groups containing garlic and nilavembu at different levels, such as 0 g garlic + 0 g nilavembu (T₁- control), 5 g garlic + 1 g nilavembu (T₂), 10 g garlic + 1 g nilavembu (T₃), 5 g garlic + 2 g nilavembu (T₄) and 10 g garlic + 2 g nilavembu (T₅) / kg of basal diet, respectively. WBC (x 10³) count revealed a highly significant (P<0.01) difference between treatment groups. Similarly, birds in T₅ group had significantly highest lymphocyte count and lowest cholesterol and triglyceride levels (P<0.01). Hence, it may be concluded that supplementation of garlic and nilavembu had positive effect on lowering cholesterol, triglyceride and enhance the immunity.

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