Effect of Chinese Malunggay (Sauropus androgynus L.) leaf meal on hematological parameters of broiler chickens
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Effect of Chinese Malunggay (Sauropus androgynus L.) leaf meal on hematological parameters of broiler chickens
Abstract
The study was carried out to investigate the hematological characteristics of broiler chicken as influenced by Chinese malunggay (Sauropus androgynus L.) leaf meal (CMLM) aligns to SDG 12 – Responsible Consumption and Production. The broilers were allotted into five dietary treatments of ten broilers distributed into three replicates each. The diets formulated with CMLM were included at 0%, 3%, 6%, 9%, and 12% levels respectively following in a Completely Randomized Design. The blood samples were collected from each of the 30 broielrs. Three ml blood samples were taken through the vein in the neck using a syringe, put in labeled sterile bottles containing EDTA tube and taken to the laboratory for analysis to determine hematological indices. Collection was done on the morning before the study terminated. No significant differences in hematological parameters were identified. The RBC and hematocrit readings were lower than the reference ranges, although the WBC and hemoglobin levels were greater. The study showed that CMLM had no positive influence on the hematological parameters of broiler chickens and was safe to use as a broiler feed additive.
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