Effects of Gongronema Latifolium Leaf Extract as Source of Vitamins and Minerals on Growth and Haematology of Broilers
http://doi.org/10.55989/DIBB9277
Autors: C. O. Osuchukwu, J. C. Onwusonye
Date: Apr 23, 2024
Edition: April 2024 Edition
Volume: 5
Issue: 1
Pages: 3 (353 - 355)
Abstract:
The present study was conducted to determine the effects of Gongronema latifolium leaves extract (GLLE) as a supplementary source of vitamins and minerals on growth performance and haematology of broiler finishers. A total of 20 four (4) weeks old broilers were randomly selected and assigned to five treatment groups, namely water (control), water+ vitalyte, water+ 60ml GLLE, water+ 30ml GLLE and water+ 10mIGLLE. Results showed that there were significant (P<0.05) differences in weight gain but there were no significant differences (P>0.05) in Hb, PCV and RBC. The relative weights of gizzard, heart and liver of the broilers fed extract (except 30ml extract) were significantly (P<0.05) reduced compared with the broilers fed vitalyte. The group fed 30ml extract had the highest weight in gizzard. Thirty milliliters GLLE enhanced the growth performance of broilers without any adverse effect on their blood. GLLE can serve as a substitute to the commercially synthetic vitamins and minerals premixes in feeding poultry.
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