Utilization and Evaluation of Moringa Oleifera L. As Poultry Feeds (original) (raw)
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Performance of Koekoek Chicken Fed with Different Levels of Moringa oleifera Leaf Meal
Journal of Animal Science and Research, 2018
This study was carried out to assess the feeding value of Moringa oleifera leaf meal (MOLM) in layers ration on feed intake, body weight (BW) change, feed conversion ratio, egg quality and shelf life. A total of 96 Koekoek hens aging 41 weeks were used and equally divided into 4 dietary treatments with a completely randomized design (CRD). Treatments are rations contained MOLM at the level of 0% (T 1), 5% (T 2), 10% (T 3) and 15% (T 4) with 3 replications. Body weight (BW) change was calculated by taking the difference of BW taken at start (initial BW) and end of the experiment (final BW). Data on feed intake and egg weight were recorded daily and mortality rate as it occurred throughout the experimental period. Egg quality was evaluated biweekly on 4 eggs per replicate. The shelf life of eggs was determined by considering albumen and yolk measurements as well as Haugh unit at an interval of 7 days on 4 eggs per replicate stored for 7, 14, 21 and 28 days. Albumen and yolk pH of eggs stored at 7, 14, 21 and 28 days was also determined to evaluate the shelf life. Parameters considered during the study showed a positive (P<0.05) response. Body weight change was 0.32 kg in T 1 , 0.43 kg in T 2 , 0.48 kg in T 3 and 0.37 kg in T 4. Feed conversion ratio (FCR (kg egg/kg feed)) was 1.73 in T 1 , 2.10 in T 2 , 1.52 in T 3 and 1.59 in T 4. BW change were recorded for T 3 while higher yolk color was observed for T 3 and average egg weight was 48.66 gm in T 1 , 54.51 gm in T 2 , 49.94 gm in T 3 and 50.31 gm in T 4. Higher feed intake and T 4. In the present study, it was possible to prolong the age of eggs from hens that fed 5% MOLM than the control and other treatments. From most parameters considered in this study like feed intake, BW change and FCR; better egg quality and prolonged shelf life for internal egg quality, it is concluded that addition of 5% MOLM in the layers diet is recommended. Moringa oleifera leaf meal utilization at 5% in the poultry industry may serve the sector by enhancing the product quality as a feed additive besides serving as protein feed.
International Journal of Current Microbiology and Applied Sciences, 2021
A study was carried out to evaluate the effect of Moringa oleifera leaf meal (MOLM) as feed additive on the growth performance and carcass characteristics of broiler chicks. A total of 150 one day-old broiler chicks (Vencobb-400) were randomly assigned to five dietary treatments (T1, T2, T3, T4 and T5) containing MOLM at 0, 0.5, 1.0, 1.5 and 2.0% inclusion levels respectively, in a complete randomized design experiment. The basal diet was formulated according to the BIS recommendations and used for the starter and finisher. The obtained results showed that dietary supplementation with different levels of moringa significantly improved the performance of broiler chicks and positively affected nutrient metabolizability, percentages of carcass yield, total edible parts and weights of giblets compared with their control counterparts. Results revealed that, effect of moringa leaf meal supplementation on average final body weight, average daily gain, average daily feed intake and feed conversion ratio were significant (P<0.01). Birds fed on 1.5% MOLM diet showed heaviest body weight, with the best feed conversion ratio. It was concluded that supplementation of MOLM at 1.5% level of diet was effective in improving the performance of broiler chickens.
Effect of Supplementation of Moringa oleifera (LAM) Leaf Meal in Layer Chicken Feed
International Journal of Poultry Science, 2014
The purpose of this study was to investigate the effect of supplementing Moringa oleifera leaf meal (MOLM) at different levels in layers feed. Layers mash was formulated using raw materials obtained from local feed manufacturers and MOLM was included in the various diets at levels of 0% (T1), 1.25% (T2), 2.5.% (T3), 5% (T4), 7.5% (T5), 10% (T6). Diet 1 (T1) was added Canthacol at a rate of 1 g/kg of feed while diet 7 ® (T7) was a commercially prepared feed. Twenty eight thirty week-old ISA Brown layer birds were selected from a flock and randomly allocated to seven treatment groups with 2 replicates of two birds each and the diet feeds introduced. Feed intake, weight gain, egg production, egg yolk color, egg weights, egg yolk color acceptability were determined. Eggs from randomly selected outlets of 4 leading supermarkets had their egg yolk colour score determined. The increase in MOLM levels had no effect on feed intake, weight gain, acceptability of boiled eggs by consumers and egg weights (p<0.05). The average egg yolk color score and the total eggs laid in the various treatments were significantly different (p<0.05) depending on the levels of MOLM in the diets. However, there was no significant difference in egg yolk colour score between the eggs from MOLM diets and those from supermarkets. There is need to investigate further the factors responsible for the yellow-orange colour of the eggs and the possibility of utilization of MOLM in commercial layers feed production.
Assessing the Efficiency of Moringa Oleifera Leaf Meal on the Growth Performance of Broiler Chicken
Journal of Applied Life Sciences and Environment
High cost of poultry feed and limited fishmeal are currently the major challenges in poultry production. To reduce cost while maximizing production, there is the need to use cheap but high nutritional feed sources like Moringa oleifera. The aim of the study was to assess the effects of Moringa oleifera on the growth performance of broiler chicken by measuring their live weight, rate of mortality, feed conversion ratio and benefit cost (b/c) ratio. Field experiment was carried out at the Animal Science Department farm, located in the Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology, Kumasi-Ghana. A total of 30-day old chicks were raised for eight weeks under the required conditions, with all vaccines administered appropriately. The experiment was laid in a Complete Randomized Design with five treatments namely T1= 100% conventional feed only (as control), T2= 50% MoLM (Moringa oleifera Leaf Meal) + 50% conventional, T3= 75% MoLM + 25% conventional, T4= 25% MoLM + 75% conventional, ...
Background: Moringa leaves have wide range of medicinal value including antimicrobial property. Therefore, it could be an alternative of antibiotic growth promoters in poultry but the presence of phytate and other anti-nutrients can reduce the bioavailability of certain nutrients. Enzymes may reduce anti-nutrients effect, break down non-starch polysaccharides (NSPs), reduce intestinal viscosity and ultimately improve digestibility of nutrients by improving gut performance. An experiment was conducted to assess the effect of supplementation of Moringa oleifera leaf meal with multienzyme on the performance, carcass characteristics and economics of broiler chicks. Methods: Day-old, 150 broiler chicks (Vencobb-400) were randomly allotted to five treatment groups. The T 1 i.e. control group was fed on basal diet, while, T 2 , T 3 , T 4 and T 5 treatment groups were supplemented with 0.5%, 1.0%, 1.5% and 2.0% of moringa leaf meal in combination with multienzyme @ 50g/100kg feed in the basal broiler starter and finisher ration, respectively. Result: Body weight gain was higher (P<0.01) in broilers fed diet supplemented with 1.5% Moringa oleifera leaf meal (MOLM) and multienzyme at 3 or 6 weeks of age. The best feed conversion ratio (FCR) at the starter phase was recorded in the T 2 group and over the entire period of the trial T 4 treatment group had the best FCR. Significant increase in dressing yield percent and relative weight of giblet was observed in broilers fed diet with 1.5% level of moringa leaf meal and multienzyme. Supplementation of MOLM with multienzyme was profitable in terms of reduction in feed cost per kg gain. It was concluded that supplementation of Moringa oleifera leaf meal @ 1.5% with multienzyme at 50g/100Kg dose in the diet was effective in improving the performance and net profit in broiler chicks.
Moringa (M. oleifera) Leaf Meal in Diets for Broilers and Laying Hens: A Review
Journal of Agricultural Science
The cost of feed ingredients in poultry production is constantly increasing and it is one of the main constraints globally and especially in low income countries. As a consequence, scientists search for cheap and available sources of feed protein. The M. oleifera leaves have not only high protein but also excellent nutritive and biological properties. This review summarises results and findings of research related to the application of M. oleifera leaf as source of feed protein in broiler and egg production. Studies showed that leaf meals used as protein source led to improvement in growth and egg production parameters with up to 10% M. oleifera leaves in chicken diets. On the other side, there are restrictions on utilization of leaf meal in chicken diets by its high dietary fibre content and the presence of anti-nutritive compounds. This review also highlights previous results indicating a positive effect of M. oleifera leaves on carcass traits and egg quality, specially pigmentati...
Livestock Science, 2014
The effects of dietary supplementation of Moringa oleifera leaf meal (MOLM) as a growth promoter on the growth performance, apparent digestibility, digestive organ size, and carcass yield of broiler chickens were investigated. A total of 2400 one-day-old Cobb-500 broiler chicks of mixed sex were randomly allocated to five dietary treatments in six replications of 80 birds per pen. Fresh, green and undamaged mature M. oleifera leaves were collected from a number of trees from the same village to avoid variations in soil micronutrient content; and were grinded to produce MOLM. Dietary treatments were as follows: positive control (þ C) with 668 g salinomycin and 500 g zinc bacitracin per kg of feed; MOLM low (ML; 1, 3 and 5); MOLM medium (MM; 3, 9 and 15 g); MOLM high (MH; 5, 15 and 25 g)] per kg of feed; and a negative control (À C; without supplementation). Diets were fed for 35 d in starter, grower and finisher phases; and birds were provided feed and water ad libitum. At 35 d of age, 12 birds per treatment, two from each replicate pen, were randomly selected, electrically stunned at 70 V and killed by cervical dislocation for determination of carcass and organ weights. Bird weight at 7 and 21 d of age, birds fed MH had the highest BW, while þC had the lowest (Po 0.05). No significant differences were observed in FI between treatments during periods from 0 to 21 d and 0 to 35 d; FCR was the highest (Po 0.05) in birds supplemented with MOLM, except for MM; and was the lowest in those on the þC. Birds in ML had the highest thigh weights, and MH had the lowest (P o 0.05). Gizzard erosion score was the lowest in MH and the highest in MM (P o 0.001). Mortality rate was the highest (P o 0.05) in MH from day 22 to 28 and was the lowest in ML and MM (1.3% vs. 0.21%); and was mainly due to sudden death. There were no significant differences in apparent digestibility for ash, ether extract (EE), crude fiber (CF), crude protein (CP), acid detergent fiber (ADF) and neutral detergent fiber (NDF) among treatments. It was concluded that supplementation of M. oleifera leaf meal up to 25 g per kg of feed did not impair nutrient utilization efficiency, but enhanced the bird 0 s genetic potential for growth performance.
This study was conducted to evaluate the effects of Moringa oleifera leaf meal (MOLM) on growth performance and carcass characteristics of boiler chicks. A total of 120 day-old broiler chicks of the ANAK – 2000 strain were weighed and allotted to four (4) experimental groups in a Completely Randomized Design and fed graded levels (0.0%, 5.0%, 7.5% and 10%) of MOLM for seven weeks (49 days). The experimental groups, which were designed as Treatment T1, T2, T3 and T4 respectively were further replicated three times with 10 birds per replicate so that each group had a total of 30 birds. Treatment I, which contained 0% MOLM served as the control. Growth parameters determined were average final live weight and average daily weight gain, average daily feed intake and feed conversion ratio. At the end of the feeding trial, three birds per treatment were randomly selected from each of the replicates, starved overnight and slaughtered to evaluate carcass characteristics. Internal organs such as the gizzard, thigh, shank, breast, wings, spleen, neck, lung, drum stick, heart, liver and kidney were removed and grossly examined for any pathological changes. The results showed that there was no significant difference (P >0.05) in growth performance parameter (average daily feed intake, average daily weight gain, feed conversion ratio) and the economic parameters (revenue, gross margin, cost of a kg weight gain). There was significant difference (P<0.05) in organ weights (wings, shank, drumsticks, kidney, liver, gizzard) and some cut parts between the experimental and control groups. These results suggest that Moringa oleifera leaf meal can replace protein source (soyabean and groundnut cake) up to 10% in broiler diets without any adverse effects on growth and carcass qualities, and could marginally reduce feed cost in broiler production. Keywords: Moringa oleifera, Growth Performance and Carcass Characteristics.
Effect of Supplementation of Moringa oleifera Leaf Powder on Growth Performance of Broilers
2018
Received: 10/09/2017 Accepted: 29/09/2017 Abstract The present study was conducted to evaluate the eff ct of supplementation of Moringa oleifera leaf powder on growth performance of broilers. Each treatment was subjected to four r eplicates with twenty five chicks in each replicates. A control group (T0) was fed basal diet adequate in all nutrients as per BIS (2007) and birds in tre a ment groups T1, T2 and T3 were offered basal diet containing Moringa oleifera leaf powder at 0.2, 0.4 and 0.6 %, respectively. The results showed imp rovement in live body weight with the inclusion of Moringa oleifera leaf powder in the diet. The significantly higher (p<0.05) weekly body weight wa s observed in treatment group T1 and T2 fed M. oliefera leaf powder at 0.2% and 0.4% levels as compared to control group. However, sligh tly reduced mean weekly live body weights were recorded in treatment group T3 in comparison to control group T0. The birds fed 0.2% M. oleifera leaf powder recorded signi...
An experiment was conducted to study the effects of dietary supplementation of Moringa oleifera leaf meal (MLM) on the production performance and egg quality of Vanaraja laying hens for 12 weeks. One hundred twenty (120), Vanaraja laying hens of 24 weeks of age were selected at random and divided into four groups of 30 each with three replicates of 10 in each group in a complete randomized design. Four experimental diets were prepared with one supplemented with oxytetracycline at 50 g/quintal, while in the rest groups the birds were fed diets supplemented with MLM at levels of 0.25 (MLM-I), 0.5 (MLM-II) and 1.0 (MLM-III) per cent, respectively. The total egg production/bird, hen housed egg production, egg weight, egg mass and feed conversion ratio were comparable (P>0.05) among the dietary treatments during the experimental period (25-36 weeks). All the birds gained BW during the experimental period indicating that there was a positive energy balance. The mean values of egg quality parameters such as albumen index, albumen and shell percentages, shell thickness, and haugh unit showed significant difference (P<0.05) among the treatment groups. From the present findings, it is concluded that MLM up to 1 per cent level in the diet of Vanaraja laying hens is beneficial in terms of production performance and egg quality characteristics.