Potential of Morinda (Morinda citrifolia L.) products as alternative to chemical additives in poultry diets (original) (raw)
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2019
Morinda (Morinda citrifolia), is a very important shrub of the family Rubiaceae native to India, but widely distributed from South-Eastern Asia to Australia [1, 2, 3]. It is also known as great morinda, nonu, Indian mulberry, and mengkudu in Malaysia, nhaut in Southeast Asia, painkiller bush or cheese fruit in Caribbean andcanary wood in Australia [4].The tree thrives wellon saline, acidic and alkaline soils [2]. Despite its strong smell, Morindafruit may be used as food during periods of famine or as staple food in some cultures [5]. In addition to its food uses, the fruit is known for its medicinal properties [4]. A wide range of Morinda products including fruit juice and powder (from ripe or unripe fruits), lotions, soaps, oil (from seeds), leaf powder (for encapsulation of pills) are now popular in the market. Extracts from Morinda bark and roots areimportantdyes in the textile industry [6]. Several biological compounds identified in different plant parts [7] have antimicrobial,...
Use of Moringa oleifera as a poultry feed: A short note
The Pharma Innovation Journal, 2020
Poultry production plays important socio-economic roles in developing countries. However, poultry production sectors are facing some problems, one of which is an increase in the cost of feed. Researchers are therefore looking for cheap, available, and safe alternative sources of protein. Some tropical legumes and plants were introduced into poultry diets as protein sources to decrease the cost of the feed. Moringa oleifera which is a member of the Moringaceae family, distributed in many tropical and subtropical regions of the country. It has excellent nutritive value and therapeutic properties. Moringa oleifera is known to be good source of protein, amino acids, minerals, vitamins, β -carotene and various phenolics. The purpose of this notes to explain the possibilities of usage Moringa oleifera in poultry nutrition by revealing its nutritional importance.
The use of Moringa oleifera in poultry diets
Turkish Journal of Veterinary and Animal Sciences, 2013
Poultry production sectors in developing countries are facing some problems, one of which is an increase in the cost of feed due to high prices of protein and energy sources. In addition, they are also faced with the problem of the development of antibioticresistant pathogens due to unwise and excessive use of antibiotics. Researchers are therefore looking for cheap, available, and safe alternative sources of protein and energy. In addition, scientists are also searching for natural antimicrobial ingredients. Some tropical legumes and plants were introduced into poultry diets as protein sources to decrease the cost of the feed. Recent studies report that some herbs, spices, and extracts may have antimicrobial, coccidiostatic, and anthelminthic properties. Moringa oleifera is a tree with many uses, and of great economic importance, found throughout most of the tropics. It was incorporated into the poultry diet by nutritionists to examine its effects on weaner rabbits' , broilers' , and laying hens' productive performance.
Journal of Experimental Biology and Agricultural Sciences
Morinda citrifolia L. is commonly known as Noni and has been found to have wide range of medicinal properties. It is usually found in the coastal region in many countries including Andaman and Nicobar Islands and belongs to the family Rubiaceae. This small evergreen tree is widely grown and well adapted to the tropics and can grow in fertile, acidic, alkaline and saline affected soils. It tolerates high soil salinity and brackish water stagnation. All the components of this plant have high demand in case of alternative medicines and herbal medicines. Due to its high demand and as a source of revenue generation the detail study on its nutritional benefits and therapeutic values are essential for its commercial exploitation. More than 200 nutraceutical compounds have been identified from the plant. Morinda citrifolia is reported to have broad spectrum biological activities such as antimicrobial, immunomodualtory, antioxidant wound healing etc. Apart from the in-vitro scientific validation of the activities and in-vivo trial in some lab animal model, the plant has been used for livestock and poultry health and production. A lot of reviews have been written on the different uses of Noni, however, scientific review on the use of this plant on the growth, production, immunomodulator and other pharmacological activities of M. citrifolia in livestock and poultry has not been compiled. Therefore this review discusses the compilation of the work done on the use of M. citrifolia in livestock and poultry.
Utilization and Evaluation of Moringa Oleifera L. As Poultry Feeds
APCBEE Procedia, 2014
Three studies were conducted to evaluate the effects of Moringa oleifera leaf powder and leaf meal on chicken layer and broiler diets. The effect of different levels of Moringa oleifera leaf powder (MOLP) on laying performance of 480 Lohmann LSL Classic, 27-week old and the post-molting performance of 240 heads, 89-week old forced-molted Lohmann LSL Classic with 72% egg production were both conducted in four months. They were randomly distributed in Completely Randomized Design (CRD) to 5 dietary treatments with 6-replicate per treatment. One hundred fifty day-old Cobbs broiler were randomly assigned to five dietary treatments in Complete Randomized Design (CRD) with 30 birds per treatment. The treatments include: T1-Basal diets; T2-0.20% MOLM; T3-0.30% MOLM; T4-0.40% MOLM; T5-0.50% MOLM. The results reveal that feed consumption, FCR, % egg production, income over feed cost, sensory characteristics of egg and shell thickness of 27-42 and 89-101 week old layers were not significantly different (P<0.05).Egg weight and feed cost per kg of egg produced of forced-molted layers were significantly different (P>0.05). Broiler performance in-terms of ADG, feed intake, FCR, final weight and income over feed cost were not relatively better over the control.
Food Research International, 2018
Research on the use of various parts of the Moringa oleifera Lam. plant (M. oleifera) as a nutritional and neutraceutical resource for human and animal diets has increased in recent years, emanating from the widespread use of the plant in traditional cuisines and medicinal remedies in several regions of the world. Analytical studies have identified M. oleifera as an important source of essential nutrients; rich in protein, essential amino acids, minerals, and vitamins, with a relatively low amount of antinutrients. It is also a rich source of other bio active compounds including flavonoids and phenolic compounds; with several studies detailing demonstrated in vitro and in vivo functional properties, most substantially, antioxidant activities. Moringa oleifera consumption has been reported to improve the health status, feed conversion efficiency, growth performance and product quality of several livestock species, at dietary inclusion rates generally not exceeding 5% of total dry matter intake. Fortification of processed foods with M. oleifera has been reported to increase nutritional value, some organoleptic properties, oxidative stability and product shelf life; with a notable need for further analytical and consumer studies in the development of these products. There is a paucity of literature detailing clinical studies, nutrient bioavailability, toxicity and the mode of action of the bioactive compounds to which the health claims associated with M. oleifera consumption are attributed. Many of these are not yet fully understood; therefore more research in these areas is required in order to fully utilize the potential benefits of this plant in human and livestock nutrition.
Moringa Oleifera Leaves in Broiler Diets: Effect on Chicken Performance and Health
Moringa products have a wide range of applications in agricultural, industrial and pharmaceutical processes. Moringa leaves have a relatively high crude protein content which varies from 25% to 32%. A high proportion of this protein is potentially available for digestion due to a high proportion of pepsin soluble nitrogen (82-91 %) and low proportion (1-2%) of acid detergent insoluble protein.Determination of chemical composition was evaluated in Moringa Leaves then Five iso-nitrogenous and iso-caloric experimental broiler diets were formulated as MOL0%, MOL5%, MOL10%, MOL15% and MOL20%, respectively and supplemented to broilers (10 chicks in each concentration) for 42 day. After 42 nd day, chemical analysis of lipid profile(triglycerides, total cholesterol, HDL, LDL and vLDL), and haematological analysis(Hb, RBC, PCV, MCV, MCHC, Plt, MPV, PCT, PDW, WBC, LYM, MON, GRA) were recorded. Also tissue sampling from Bursa, Spleen, and Thymus were collected and preserved in 10 % formalin for histopathological examination. The obtained values were statistically analysed by one way analysis of variance (ANOVA) The chemical composition was determined in Moringa oleifera leaves, were ash, crude fiber, crude lipids, crude protein, total sugars, reducing sugar and non-reducing sugars. The highest effect of supplementation of moringa oleifera poultry diets on body weight of broiler, were 2293, 2318 and 2391gm, of treatments (10, 15 and 20% of MOL), respectively. Also, the more effective treatment were 20% of MOL of blood biochemical, lipid profile (triglycerides, total cholesterol, HDL, LDL and vLDL) and haematological parameters (HB, RBCs, Plt and WBCs), comparing with normal diets, histopathology of Bursa, Thymus, and Spleen showed improvement and hyperactivity in 15% and 20% MOL. Therefore, it is recommended to add Moringa oleifera at 15% and 20% in broiler diets to improve performance and health. INTRODUCTION Medicinal plants having various phytochemicals and bioactive components such as trace metal ions, vitamins, alkaloids, carotenoids, polyphenols, fats, carbohydrates, and proteins are involved in enhancing long-term health benefits. Sravanthi and Rao (2014). Moringa oleifera commonly known as (family: Moringaceae) horse radish tree or drumstick tree is both nutritional and medicinal with some useful minerals, vitamins, amino acids. Almost all the parts of this plant: root, bark, gum, leaf, fruit, Leaves, seed and seed oil have been used for various ailments in the indigenous medicine of South Asia, including the treatment of inflammation and infectious diseases along with cardiovascular, gastrointestinal, hematological and hepatorenal disorders. Administration of Moringa oleifera leaf extract inhibited the growth of pathogenic gram positive and gram negative bacteria and antioxidant activity. Sreelatha and Padma(2009). There has been an increased interest in the utilization of the M. oleifera, in improving of ruminants farming and poultry performances. (AbouSekken, 2015). The growing popularity of the use of Moringa oleifera as a feed additive in poultry nutrition necessitates through investigation into its nutritional value, as well its impact on haematological parameters as a measure of both nutritional and medicinal benefits of the leaves in broiler chicks. Moringa oleifera leaves incorporated into maize meal poultry feed led to better growth performance of the chicks and a significant increase in the serum level of biochemical minerals compared to the maize meal feed alone. Several studies have reported that the use of Moringa oleifera leaves as feed supplements in livestock, the optimal concentration of Moringa oleifera leaves as a nutritional supplement has not yet been determined and there are only limited reports on the bioactive constituents of Moringa oleifera leaves and their impact on meat antioxidant status Hassan et al., (2016). The objective of this study was to examine the effect of various levels of Moringa oleifera leaves meal as a new source of antioxidant on productive and physiological parameters of broiler chicks under heat stress condition.
Supplementation of Moringa oleifera Leaf Meal in Layer Chickens' Feed: A Review
World’s Veterinary Journal, 2021
As a dietary supplement for animals, Moringa oleifera is very useful because its leaves are very nutritious. Moringa oleifera leaves are rich in fats, proteins, vitamins, and minerals with antimicrobial effects. Leaf tea is used to treat ulcers in the stomach and diarrhea. Moringa leaves are considered healthy food sources and are recommended for anemia from malnutrition due to the high protein, fiber, and iron content of the leaves. Moringa oleifera leaves are primarily used for medicinal and human consumption purposes since they are abundant in antioxidants and other nutrients. Due to the low energy and digestibility of proteins, Moringa oleifera leaf meal supplementation increases feed intake and feed conversion ratio, as well as decreasing egg mass yield, percentage of egg production, and egg weight. More research in these areas is required to make full use of the potential advantages of the Moringa oleifera plant as layer feed.
Effect of Moringa oleifera intake on productive and toxicological parameters in broiler chickens
2019
Poultry farming is common in rural Mexico in part because it provides extra household income. Alternative protein sources for poultry feed are needed for these systems. An evaluation was done of how 10% inclusion of Moringa oleifera leaf in diets for broilers affected productive and blood parameters. A proximal analysis, and Fe, Ca and tannins contents were quantified for moringa leaf flour. Four productive and six blood parameters (two proteins and four enzymes) were evaluated in Ross-308 broilers. Histopathological analyses were done of liver and kidney tissue. The moringa leaf flour contained 33.4% protein, and had high iron (19.7 mg/100 g) and calcium (2593.3 mg/100 g) contents, as well as low tannins content (24.4 mg CE/100 g). Compared to a control, daily weight gain decreased 12 % in the moringa leaf treatment while productivity index values decreased 20%. No differences were observed between the control and treatment in terms of protein content, and alanine aminotransferase ...
Estimating the Nutritional Value of the Leaves of Moringa oleifera on Poultry
Food and Nutrition Sciences, 2013
In this study, we validated the effect of Moringa oleifera leaves as food supplement on poultry. Proximate neutron activation analysis was used in determining the level of some of the vital nutritional minerals and potential toxic elements in the serum of the birds during the experimental process, including Magnesium, Copper, Vanadium, Chlorine, Aluminum, Manganese, Calcium, Mercury, Cadmium, Arsenic, Sodium and Potassium. Incorporation of Moringa oleifera leaves in maize meal fed to poultry showed profound, statistically significant effect on their weight (p ˂ 0.05) as well as intensity in coloration of the beaks and legs, combs and wattles, in contrast to a control (maize-meal only) feeding of broilers (p > 0.05). Moreover, a significant level of the biochemical minerals of serum Calcium (1.17-1.20 mmol·L −1), Sodium (141.6-152.6 mmol·L −1), Potassium (4.1-5.7 mmol·L −1), Chloride (95-110 mmol·L −1), Albumen (30-55 mmol·L −1) and Triglyceride (0.3-1.7 mmol·L −1) were observed in broilersfedwith the formulated Moringa oleifera leaves and maize meal as compared to the maize meal only (control). Addition of Maringa oleifera leaves to poultry feed will lead to high output performance in poultry production.