Haematological and serum biochemical indices of growing rabbits fed graded levels of Yam peel meal as replacement for maize

2020 ◽  
Vol 47 (4) ◽  
pp. 167-175
Author(s):  
I. B. Amaza ◽  
A. Maidala ◽  
C. E. Isidahomen
Keyword(s):  
Biochemical Analysis ◽  
Experimental Period ◽  
Blood Chemistry ◽  
Feeding Trial ◽  
Randomized Design ◽  
Serum Biochemical ◽  
Inclusion Level ◽  
Completely Randomized Design ◽  
Biochemical Indices ◽  
Dietary Treatments

Haematological and serum biochemical parameters are indicators of physiological, nutritional and pathological status of animals. Investigation of these parameters provide information for diagnostic purposes. The study was conducted to determine the influence of feeding graded levels of yam peel meal (YPM) as a replacement for maize on haematology; blood chemistry was evaluated in rabbits. Thirty- six (New Zealand white X Chinchilla) were randomly assigned to four dietary treatments in a completely randomized design with nine rabbits per treatment. The rabbits were fed diets containing 0, 12.5, 25 and 37.5% of Yam peel meal (YPM) as a replacement for maize, designated as T1, T2, T3 and T4, respectively. The experimental diets and clean drinking water were supplied ad libitum throughout the experimental period of nine weeks. At the end of the feeding trial, three rabbits per treatment were randomly selected for hematological and serum biochemical analysis. All the haematological and serum biochemical indices except AST were affected (P<0.05) by dietary inclusion of YPM. Although most of the parameters investigated were affected by rabbits fed test ingredient, the values fell within the normal literature reference values for rabbits. It can therefore be concluded that up to 37.5% inclusion level of YPM can be fed to growing rabbits without deleterious effects on health status.

Growth performance of weaner rabbits on diets containing varying levels of dried okra leaves (Abelmoschus esculentus)

2020 ◽  
Vol 47 (3) ◽  
pp. 124-131
Author(s):  
A. A. Imade ◽  
C. F. I. Onwuka ◽  
V. A. Jegede ◽  
O. Y. Ayo-Ajasa ◽  
B. B. Sarumi ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Feed Efficiency ◽  
Average Weight ◽  
Feeding Trial ◽  
Design Data ◽  
Treatment Groups ◽  
Alternative Feed ◽  
Randomized Design ◽  
Inclusion Level ◽  
Completely Randomized Design ◽  
Dietary Treatments

The need to seek for alternative feed materials with nutritional and medicinal values to support livestock growth necessitated this study. Forty-five unsexed rabbits crosses (Chinchilla × Newzealand white) 5- 6 weeks old with average weight of 720g were used in a 10- week feeding trial to evaluate the performance of growing rabbits fed on varying levels of dried okra leaves. The rabbits were assigned into five treatment groups containing dried okra leaves (DOL) at 0%, 2.5%, 5%, 7.5% and 10% inclusion levels for dietary treatments (T1, T2, T3, T4 and T5) respectively. Each treatment consisted of 9 rabbits and replicated thrice with each replicate consisting of 3 rabbits in a completely randomized design. Data collected were subjected to one-way analysis of variance (ANOVA). Results indicated that daily feed intake was significantly (P<0.05) largest in rabbits fed 5.00% inclusion level of dried okra leaves (84.57g) and least in rabbits fed 0.00% level of inclusion of dried okra leaves (72.12g). Feed efficiency (FE) was poorest (P<0.05) in rabbits fed 10.00% DOL (0.15%) and best (0.20%) in rabbits fed 2.50% dried okra leaves. It was concluded that okra leaves can be included in diets for growing rabbits and 2.50% level of dried okra leaves inclusion is recommended for adoption by farmers to maximize profit.

scholarly journals Effect of phytobiotics inclusion on haematological and serum indices of broiler chickens

2015 ◽  
Vol 42 (2) ◽  
pp. 168-173
Author(s):  
O. E. Lawal ◽  
D. Eruvbetine ◽  
R. A. Sobayo ◽  
O. O. Olowofeso
Keyword(s):  
Broiler Chickens ◽  
Broiler Chicken ◽  
Cholesterol Concentration ◽  
Broiler Chicks ◽  
Randomized Design ◽  
Red Blood Cell Count ◽  
Serum Biochemical ◽  
Completely Randomized Design ◽  
Biochemical Indices ◽  
Dietary Treatments

The effect of phytobiotics inclusion on haematological and serum indices of broiler chickens was investigated using 180 one day-old Arbor-acre broiler chicks in an eight weeks feeding trial. Six experimental diets were formulated to include the control diets (Og/kg), Ginger (5g/kg), Pawpaw leaf (5g/kg), Moringa (5g/kg), Turmeric(1g/kg) and Oxytetracycline (0.5g/kg) diet. These diets were assigned to six groups of 30 chicks replicated 3 times with 10 birds per replicate in a completely randomized design (CRD). Feed and water were given ad libitum. At the end of eight weeks, blood samples were collected from jugular vein of the birds and were analyzed for haematological and serum biochemical indices. The result of the analysis showed that dietary treatments significantly (p<0.05) influenced all haematological parameters studied. Ginger had the highest value of packed cell volume (45%), haemoglobin (15.05 g/dl) and red blood cell count (3.39x1012L-1) at the finisher phase. Total protein, uric acid, glucose were significant (p<0.05). Serum cholesterol value was significantly (p<0.05) lower in birds supplemented with ginger compared to other groups. It can be concluded that ginger at 5g/kg improved PCV, Hb and reduction of cholesterol concentration in broiler chicken.

scholarly journals Effect of feeding different commercial chick vitamin-mineral premixes at varying inclusion level on performance of pullets chicks

2021 ◽  
Vol 41 (1) ◽  
pp. 125-134
Author(s):  
G. S. Bawa ◽  
O. A. Adeyemi ◽  
P. Karsin ◽  
D. Shamaki
Keyword(s):  
Growth Performance ◽  
Blood Parameters ◽  
Feed Conversion ◽  
Feeding Trial ◽  
Final Weight ◽  
Serum Biochemical ◽  
Inclusion Level ◽  
Biochemical Indices ◽  
Dietary Treatments ◽  
Effect Of Feeding

A 56-day feeding trial using 1836 day-old dominant brown strain pullet chicks was conducted to assess the effect of feeding different commercial chick vitamin-mineral premixes type at varying levels of dietary inclusion on growth performance, haematological and serum biochemical indices. The birds were divided into 12 groups of 153 birds each and each group was assigned to one of the experimental diets in a3x4factorial arrangement. Each treatment group was further subdivided into 3 replicates of 51 birds each. The birds were fed twelve iso-nitrogenous and iso-caloric diets containing three commercial vitamin-mineral premixes types designated as XVM, YVM and ZVM, respectively. Each vitamin type was included at 0.15, 0.25, 0.35 and 0.45%, respectively Feed and water were provided ad libitum. A wide variation in the micronutrients and antioxidants levels exists among the premix type. Feed intake was not significantly (P>0.05) influenced by the dietary treatments. However, final weight, weight gain, feed conversion ratio and cost per gain were significantly (P<0.05) influenced by the premix type and their levels of dietary inclusion. Except for total protein and Haemoglobin, the results showed no significant differences (P>0.05) on the values of all the blood parameters measured. The study suggest the need to be careful in choosing premixes type for chick rearing as some of them may be deficient in some essential vitamins and minerals. It was concluded that the use of YVM premix type at 2.5 kg per tonne (0.25% inclusion level) was cheaper and more efficient in supporting the growth performance of pullet chicks.

scholarly journals Assessment of the nutritive value of fermented cassava root leaf meal as a reflect on blood profile of ducks

2020 ◽  
Vol 47 (3) ◽  
pp. 194-201
Author(s):  
W. A. Olayemi ◽  
I. A. Rabiu ◽  
A. O. Oso ◽  
O. A. Akapo ◽  
A. M. Bamgbose
Keyword(s):  
Health Status ◽  
Nutritive Value ◽  
Control Treatment ◽  
Blood Profile ◽  
Leaf Meal ◽  
Cassava Root ◽  
Randomized Design ◽  
Inclusion Level ◽  
Completely Randomized Design ◽  
Dietary Treatments

Due to scarcity and high cost of conventional feedstuffs, there is a renewed interest in the use of non-conventional cheap and easily available feedstuffs on ducks feeding. This study was conducted to evaluate health status of ducks fed fermented cassava root-leaf meal blend as a replacement for maize. One hundred and fifty, one day- old unsexed Mallard ducklings were used for the experiment. Ducklings were randomly distributed into 5 groups of 30 ducklings per treatment. Each treatment was further subdivided into 3 replicates with 10 ducklings per replicate in a completely randomized design (CRD). The study is made up of 5 dietary treatments consisting of the control (Treatment 1), fermented cassava root-leaf blend used to replace maize at 25% (Treatment 2), 50% (Treatment 3), 75% (Treatment 4) and 100% (Treatment 5) levels respectively. The packed cell volume (26.50-38.33%) and haemoglobin (9.35-14.07g/dl) levels increased as Fermented cassava root-leaf meal (FCRLM) inclusion increased in the diet (0-75%). Uric acid values decreased (5.30-4,27mg/dl) as well as cholesterol values (91.70-56.70mg/dl) as level of (FCRLM) increased in diet. The results obtained showed that FCRLM at (300:1000 ratio) of leaf to root could replace maize at 50% inclusion level without any detrimental effects on health status of ducks.

Growth performance and feeding cost of weaned rabbits (Oryctolagus cuniculus) fed graded levels of oven dried poultry droppings based diet

2020 ◽  
Vol 44 (5) ◽  
pp. 127-134
Author(s):  
H. Ibrahim ◽  
O. O. Egbewande ◽  
A. B. Musa ◽  
G. I. Lapai ◽  
I. B. Jatau ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Growth Performance ◽  
Oryctolagus Cuniculus ◽  
Treatment Groups ◽  
Randomized Design ◽  
Mixed Breed ◽  
Inclusion Level ◽  
Completely Randomized Design ◽  
Poultry Droppings ◽  
Dietary Treatments ◽  
The Cost

Thirty six weaned mixed breed rabbits aged between 5 -6 weeks were used to investigate the growth performance and feeding cost of rabbits fed graded levels of oven dried poultry droppings. The rabbits were randomly assigned to four dietary treatments with three replicates and three rabbits per replicate in the ratio of 2:1 (2 females and I male) in a completely randomized design. poultry droppings were oven dried at 100 c, 80 c, 60 c, 40 c and incorporated at 0, 20, 40 and 60% levels of inclusion to replace ground nut in the compounded feed or experimental diets and designated as T1,T2 ,T3 and T4 respectively excluding treatment one (T1) . Data collected were subjected to Analysis of Variance (ANOVA. Growth performance performance of rabbits showed no significant (P>0.05) differences across the treatment groups. However highest average feed intake was recorded in T3 (40 %) inclusion level 473.60 g and the lowest in T3 (40 %) of 458.80 g. The result of cost of feeding revealed that as the inclusion level of oven dried poultry increased the cost of feeding rabbits reduces The trial revealed that oven dried poultry dropping can be used at 40 %level of inclusion in the rabbit dietwithout posing any threat to the animal.

scholarly journals Blood profiling and growth response of goats fed diets containing tomentosa nilotica seed meal

2020 ◽  
Vol 23 (2) ◽  
pp. 36-45
Author(s):  
M. O. Adeduntan ◽  
O. B. Omotoso ◽  
A. N. Fajemisin ◽  
M.O. Arigbede
Keyword(s):  
Health Status ◽  
Control Diet ◽  
Palm Kernel ◽  
Live Weight ◽  
Seed Meal ◽  
Randomized Design ◽  
Serum Biochemical ◽  
Biochemical Indices ◽  
Dietary Treatments ◽  
Age Range

Abstract The feed quality have direct/indirect impact on the blood profiles of animal and determines health status. Hence, this study was carried out to investigate the dietary effect of T. nilotica seed meal (TNSM) on haematology and serum biochemical indices of goats. 15 West African Dwarf goats with a similar age range of 12-18 months old and body/live-weight of 6.88±0.26 kg were randomly allocated to 5 dietary treatments with 3 goats per replicate in a Completely Randomized Design arrangement for 12 weeks. Unprocessed TNSM were collected, screened and milled and were used to replace palm kernel cake at 20% (diet B), 30% (diet C), 40% (diet D) and 50% (diet E) replacement levels in a complete concentrate diets while diet A (control diet) had no T. nilotica. Nutrient composition, intake and animals' blood samples were assessed. Results revealed that all parameters observed were significantly (p<0.05) different. At 20%, DWG, FGR were best. PCV, RBC, Hb values of the goats decreased with increased with replacement level of PKC with TNSM. It could be concluded that TNSM could serve as protein source in place of PKC in goat diet up to 20% without any adverse effects on growth and health status.

scholarly journals Effect of enzymes supplementation on growth performance, haematological and serum biochemical responses of grower rabbits fed sorghum based diets

2020 ◽  
Vol 44 (4) ◽  
pp. 279-286
Author(s):  
M. A. Oguntoye ◽  
U. M. Mafindi ◽  
B. A. Ardo ◽  
I. E. Gangum ◽  
D. Amos
Keyword(s):  
Blood Cell ◽  
Total Protein ◽  
Control Diet ◽  
Nutrient Utilization ◽  
Biochemical Responses ◽  
Randomized Design ◽  
Final Weight ◽  
Serum Biochemical ◽  
Biochemical Indices ◽  
Dietary Treatments

A study was conducted to investigate the effect of sorghum based diets supplemented with enzyme on haematological and serum biochemical responses of grower rabbits. A total of twenty four grower rabbits were used for the investigation which lasted eight weeks. Four experimental diets were formulated which included maize based diet (Control), sorghum based diet supplemented with; Protease (D2), Phytase (D3) and PhytasewithProtease(D4).The rabbits were randomly assigned to the four dietary treatments in a completely randomized design. Rabbitsfed diet containing sorghum with phytase (D3)had high significant (p< 0.05) value of 115.10g for final weight. Least statistically similar values of 1136.80g and 1033.60g were obtained for rabbit fed sorghum with protease plus phytase (D4) and control diet, respectively. The weight gain followed similar trend with the final weight. The dietary treatments had no significant influence (p > 0.05) on all haematological parameters determined. A range of 2.90-3.15 ×10 /l was recorded for red blood cell, and 5.710.60×10/l for White blood cell While MCH and MCV random 27.1632.75pg and 88.5589.35fl, respectively. Sorghum based diet supplemented with enzymes showed significant (p< 0.05) on serum biochemical indices. Parameters that were significantly influenced include; Total protein, globulin, urea, creatinine and cholesterol. Rabbits fed sorghum based diet supplemented with phytase (D3) revealed highest (p < 0.05) values for total protein and globulin. Highest (p<0.05) value of 7.05mmol/l,102.25mmol/l and 4.50mmol/l were recorded for urea, creatinine and cholesterol, respectively in the control diet. In conclusion, sorghum based diets supplemented with enzyme improved rabbit performance, had no allergic effect on health status of rabbit and enhanced serum protein bioavailability with efficient nutrient utilization.  

scholarly journals © Effect of strain and sex on haematological and serum biochemical indices of tropical indigenous chickens

2021 ◽  
Vol 48 (2) ◽  
pp. 18-26
Author(s):  
F. A. Adewole ◽  
L. T. Egbeyale ◽  
D. A. Ekunseitan ◽  
K. O. Bello ◽  
O. A. Lala ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Blood Count ◽  
White Blood Count ◽  
Indigenous Chicken ◽  
Design Data ◽  
Indigenous Chickens ◽  
Randomized Design ◽  
Serum Biochemical ◽  
The Mean ◽  
Completely Randomized Design ◽  
Biochemical Indices

A thirteen-week experiment was conducted to determine the effect of sex and strain on the  haematological and serum biochemical indices of two indigenous chicken strains (FUNAAB  Alpha and Yoruba ecotype) in the African subtropics. One hundred and twenty chickens  comprising thirty (30) each of FUNAAB Alpha males, FUNAAB Alpha females, Yoruba  ecotype males and Yoruba ecotype females were assigned to four treatments consisting of  three replicates of ten (10) chickens each, in a 2 x 2 factorial arrangement of a completely  randomized design. Data collected were analyzed for simple descriptive and inferential  statistics using SAS. Significantly (p<0.05) higher white blood count (13.55 g/100ml) was  observed with the FUNAAB Alpha compared with 10.10 g/100ml of the Yoruba ecotype  chicken strain. Both the mean corpuscular volume and corpuscular haemoglobin were  higher (p<0.05) in the Yoruba ecotype than FUNAAB Alpha. Similarly, glucose and  phosphorus values were significantly (p<0.05) higher in FUNAAB Alpha than the Yoruba  ecotype. Aspartate amino transferase (AST), Alanine amino transferase (ALT) and calcium  concentrations were significantly higher (p<0.05) in the Yoruba ecotype than FUNAAB  Alpha. The males of Yoruba ecotype recorded higher volume of white blood count while  FUNAAB Alpha females recorded higher concentration of Heterophil than their male  counterparts. The values of glucose, total protein, globulin and uric acid were observed  higher in female than male chickens. The study showed that strain and sex had significant  effects on both haematological and serum biochemical indices of tropical indigenous  chickens.      Une expérience de treize semaines a été menée pour déterminer l'effet du sexe et de la tension sur les indices biochimiques hématologiques et sériques de deux souches indigènes de poulet (FUNAAB Alpha et Yoruba ecotype) dans les sous-tropiques africains. Cent vingt poulets comprenant trente (30) mâles FUNAAB Alpha, des femelles FUNAAB Alpha, des mâles ecotypes Yoruba et des femelles ecotypes Yoruba ont été affectés à quatre traitements composés de trois répliques de dix (10) poulets chacun, dans un arrangement factorial de 2 x 2 d'une conception complètement randomisée. Les données recueillies ont été analysées à l'aide de statistiques descriptives et inférentielles simples à l'aide du SAS. Significativement (p<0.05) le compte plus élevé de sang blanc (13.55 g/100ml) a été observé avec le FUNAAB Alpha comparé à 10.10 g/100ml de la souche de poulet d'ecotype de Yoruba. Le volume corpusculaire moyen et l'hémoglobine corpusculaire étaient plus élevés (p<0.05) dans l'ecotype de Yoruba que FUNAAB Alpha. De même, les valeurs de glucose et de phosphore étaient significativement (p<0.05) plus élevées dans FUNAAB Alpha que l'écotype de Yoruba. L'aspartate aminotransferase (AST), l'Alanine aminotransferase (le 'ALT') et les concentrations de calcium étaient significativement plus élevées (p<0.05) dans l'ecotype de Yoruba que FUNAAB Alpha. Les mâles de l'ecotype de Yoruba ont enregistré un volume plus élevé de sang blanc, tandis que les femelles FUNAAB Alpha ont enregistré une concentration plus élevée d'hétérophiles que leurs homologues masculins. Les valeurs du glucose, de la protéine totale, de la globuline et de l'acide urique ont été observées plus élevées chez les poulets femelles que chez les poulets mâles. L'étude a montré que la tension et le sexe avaient des effets significatifs sur les indices biochimiques hématologiques et sériques des poulets indigènes tropicaux.  

Thermoregulatory, growth and blood indices of broiler chicks fed betaine hydrochloride supplemented diets under high ambient temperature

2020 ◽  
Vol 47 (4) ◽  
pp. 58-63
Author(s):  
O. M. Daudu ◽  
J. Kpachi ◽  
N. J. Clement ◽  
O. E. Odegbile ◽  
E. A. Salihu ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Ambient Temperature ◽  
High Ambient Temperature ◽  
Broiler Chicks ◽  
Feed Conversion ◽  
Blood Indices ◽  
Randomized Design ◽  
Serum Biochemical ◽  
Completely Randomized Design ◽  
Biochemical Indices ◽  
Betaine Hydrochloride

The study was carried out to determine the effect of dietary inclusion of Betaine Hydrochloride on the thermoregulatory, growth, haematological and serum biochemical indices of broiler chicks under high ambient temperature because Betaine is a organic osmolyte that can protect the birds from oxidative stress. Betaine Hydrochloride was included at 0, 1.5, 3 and 4.5 g/kg feed, respectively. One hundred and eighty, one day old Hubbard broiler chicks were allotted into four treatments with three replicates each in a completely randomized design (CRD). There were no differences (p>0.05) in the rectal temperature and heart rate across the treatments. Chicks fed 1.5 and 4.5 g/kg diet Betaine Hydrochloride had better (p>0.05) feed intake, weight gain and feed conversion ratio than birds fed control and 3 g/kg diet Betaine hydrochloride. Haematological and serum biochemical indices were similar (p>0.05) across the treatments. Betaine hydrochloride can be included in the diets of broiler chicks up to 4 g/kg diet to improve growth performance without any detrimental effect on growth, haematological and serum biochemicals.

Performance and egg qualities of old-laying hens fed with diets containing selected phytogenic feed additives

2020 ◽  
Vol 3 ◽  
pp. 19
Author(s):  
A.O. Ayeni ◽  
A.E. Oladedun ◽  
J.O. Agbede
Keyword(s):  
Laying Hens ◽  
Control Diet ◽  
Feed Additives ◽  
Highest Weight ◽  
Randomized Design ◽  
Nitrogen Free Extract ◽  
Inclusion Level ◽  
Completely Randomized Design ◽  
Dietary Treatments ◽  
Haugh Unit

Performance and egg qualities of old-laying hens fed with diets containing ginger, turmeric and garlic were evaluated in a twelve (12) week feeding trial. A total of 135 laying birds of Isa-Brown strain which were sixty-four (64) weeks old were used for the trial and arranged in a completely randomized design. Five diets were formulated for the trial:  Diet 1 (control), Diet 2 (3% inclusion level of turmeric), Diet 3 (3% inclusion level of ginger), Diet 4 (turmeric and garlic at 2.25% and 0.75%, respectively) and Diet 5 (ginger and garlic at 2.25% and 0.75%, respectively). Proximate compositions of the Phytogenic Feed Additives (PFAs) were determined with the moisture content ranging between 5.03-7.50%; ash (3.26-6.11%); ether extract (7.39-14.58%); fibre (10.28-13.79%); protein (3.07-7.23%) and Nitrogen Free Extract (58.88-61.54%). The performance indices, though not significantly (P˃0.05) influenced by the test diets except for Hen Day Production (HDP) had the highest weight gained (0.16kg) recorded for birds fed on a diet containing ginger. The highest (62.92 and 62.04 %) HDP were observed in birds fed diets containing ginger and ginger + garlic; respectively. However, the lowest weight gained (0.04kg) was recorded in birds fed a diet containing turmeric + garlic; this diet also recorded the lowest % HDP and FCR with values of 57.50% and 2.37 respectively. The overall values for the qualities of eggs from laying hens fed the PFAs showed that only the Haugh Unit, yolk colour and albumen height were significantly (P˂0.05) affected; with those on Turmeric + Garlic diets having the highest for these parameters. However, the fatty acid variables were not significantly (P˃0.05) affected by the dietary treatments. It could be concluded that the inclusion of PFAs in the diets of laying hens especially at an older age would help to sustain performance with improved quality.

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