HAEMATOLOGY AND SERUM BIOCHEMICAL PARAMETERS OF KALAWAD WEANER GOATS FED DIETS CONTAINING MORINGA OLEIFERA LEAF MEAL

Authors

  • D. P. Toviesi Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta, PMB 2240, Ogun State, Nigeria
  • O. O. Shittu Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta, PMB 2240, Ogun State, Nigeria
  • O. A. Oderinwale Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta, PMB 2240, Ogun State, Nigeria
  • N. Okwelum Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta, PMB 2240, Ogun State, Nigeria
  • S. A. Famakinde Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta, PMB 2240, Ogun State, Nigeria
  • B. O. Oluwatosin Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta, PMB 2240, Ogun State, Nigeria
  • O. O. Adewumi Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta, PMB 2240, Ogun State, Nigeria
  • J. O. Olalere World Bank Africa Centre of Excellence in Agricultural Development and Sustainable Environment, Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta
  • T. O. Sulaiman Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta, PMB 2240, Ogun State, Nigeria
  • E. O. Adebambo Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta, PMB 2240, Ogun State, Nigeria

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.51791/njap.vi.4980

Keywords:

haematology, KALAWAD goats, Moringa oleifera, blood, serum biochemistry

Abstract

This study was carried out to determine the haematology and serum biochemical parameters of KALAWAD weaner goats fed diets containing Moringa oleifera leaf meal (MLM). The research was carried out at the Institute of Food Security, Environmental Resources and Agricultural Research (IFSERAR), Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta (FUNAAB). A total of 12 weaner KALAWAD goats aged of 12-14 weeks old and comprised of 6 males and 6 females were used for the experiment. The goats were allotted to three experimental treatment groups which were: 0, 5.0, and 7.5% Moringa oleifera leaf meal inclusion levels. Data collected were subjected to One Way Analysis of Variance (ANOVA) in a Completely Randomized Design. The parameters measured were: Packed cell volume (PCV), Red blood cell (RBC), Haemoglobin (Hb) White blood cell (WBC), Mean Corpuscular volume (MCV), Mean Corpuscular haemoglobin (MCH) Mean Corpuscular Haemoglobin Concentration (MCHC). The Biochemical parameters were: Proteins, Albumin, Glucose, Cholesterol, Phosphorous, Calcium, Aspartate amino transferase (AST) Alanine amino transferase (ALT) Alkaline phosphatase (ALP), Gamma-Glutamyl Transferase (GGT). The results showed that 7.5% MLM inclusion level had demonstrated to be important sources of feed and health benefits that would go a long way in filling feed shortage gaps and fighting diseases without adverse effect on the animal. In this study, it was concluded that the inclusion of 7.5% MLM into the diets improved the well-being of the KALAWAD goats.

Author Biographies

D. P. Toviesi, Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta, PMB 2240, Ogun State, Nigeria

Institute of Food Security, Environmental Resources and Agricultural Research (IFSERAR) 

O. O. Shittu, Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta, PMB 2240, Ogun State, Nigeria

Institute of Food Security

O. A. Oderinwale, Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta, PMB 2240, Ogun State, Nigeria

Department of Animal production and Health

N. Okwelum, Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta, PMB 2240, Ogun State, Nigeria

Department of Animal production and Health

S. A. Famakinde, Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta, PMB 2240, Ogun State, Nigeria

Institute of Food Security

B. O. Oluwatosin, Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta, PMB 2240, Ogun State, Nigeria

Institute of Food Security

O. O. Adewumi, Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta, PMB 2240, Ogun State, Nigeria

Institute of Food Security

J. O. Olalere, World Bank Africa Centre of Excellence in Agricultural Development and Sustainable Environment, Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta

Livestock Science and Sustainable Environment Programme

T. O. Sulaiman, Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta, PMB 2240, Ogun State, Nigeria

Department of Animal production and Health

E. O. Adebambo, Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta, PMB 2240, Ogun State, Nigeria

Department of Animal production and Health

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Published

2024-09-10

How to Cite

Toviesi, D. P., Shittu, O. O., Oderinwale, O. A., Okwelum, N., Famakinde, S. A., Oluwatosin, B. O., Adewumi, O. O., Olalere, J. O., Sulaiman, T. O., & Adebambo, E. O. (2024). HAEMATOLOGY AND SERUM BIOCHEMICAL PARAMETERS OF KALAWAD WEANER GOATS FED DIETS CONTAINING MORINGA OLEIFERA LEAF MEAL. Nigerian Journal of Animal Production, 411–414. https://doi.org/10.51791/njap.vi.4980

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