Effect of feeding different level of Moringa oleifera leaf meal on haemato-biochemical profile of vanaraja chickens
Moringa leaf meal effects on vanaraja chickens
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https://doi.org/10.21921/jas.v12i02.15238Keywords:
Haematology, Biochemical indicators, Moringa oleifera leaf meal, VanarajaAbstract
The present study aimed to evaluate the effects of dietary inclusion of Moringa oleifera leaf meal (MOLM) on the haemato-biochemical profile of Vanaraja chickens under farm conditions. A total of 300 birds were randomly assigned to five treatment groups (T1–T5) with 60 birds each for 56 days. T1 served as the control group receiving only the basal diet, while T2, T3, T4, and T5 were supplemented with 5%, 10%, 15%, and 20% MOLM, respectively. Haematological parameters such as haemoglobin, PCV, MCH, and MCHC were significantly (P<0.05) improved in the T3 group, while other indices remained unaffected. Serum biochemistry including total protein, globulin, urea, BUN, and creatinine showed significant differences (P<0.05), except glucose, albumin, A:G ratio, uric acid, calcium, phosphorus, AST, ALT and ALP. The findings suggest that 10% MOLM optimally enhances haematological profiles, while increasing MOLM levels may improve biochemical indicators, reflecting better overall health status of Vanaraja chickens.
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