PHYTOGENICS (LEMON AND ORANGE PEELS) INFLUENCED THE HEAMATOLOGY, SERUM BIOCHEMISTRY AND LIPID PROFILE OF BROILER CHICKENS

Authors

  • A. O. FAFIOLU Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta, P.M.B. 2240, Ogun State, Nigeria
  • J. O. ALABI Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta, P.M.B. 2240, Ogun State, Nigeria
  • C. G. GODWIN Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta, P.M.B. 2240, Ogun State, Nigeria
  • I. D. DADA Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta, P.M.B. 2240, Ogun State, Nigeria
  • A. A. TENIOLA Federal College of Animal Health and Production Technology, Ibadan, P.M.B. 5029, Oyo State, Nigeria.

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.51791/njap.vi.7634

Keywords:

phytogenics, serum, lipids, chickens

Abstract

This study evaluated the effect of phytogenic feed additives (Lemon peel, LP and Orange peel, OP) added singly or in combination to basal diets on the haematology, serum biochemistry and lipid profile of finisher broiler chickens. 320 Marshall strain, mixed sexes, broiler chickens were given the basal diet supplemented with no additive (T1), 500g/tonne of LP (T2), OP (T3), or LP+OP (T4) in a study which lasted for 3 weeks (d 22-42). Blood samples collected at d 42 were assessed. Data generated were analyzed by ANOVA using PROC GLM of SAS (2007). Results showed that highest (P<0.05) PCV (30.00%), total protein (6.89 g/L) and albumin (3.67 g/L) were observed in birds on LP+OP. Hb and RBC were not affected by the treatments imposed. Serum creatinine, uric acid and liver enzymes (AST and ALT) activity were significantly reduced with inclusion of LP and OP in broiler diets. Increase (P<0.05) HDL and decrease total cholesterol, LDL and triglycerides were observed in broilers fed LP and OP. The study concluded that dietary supplementation of LP and OP had positive influence on blood profile and exert cholesterol-lowering properties in broiler chickens.

Author Biographies

A. O. FAFIOLU, Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta, P.M.B. 2240, Ogun State, Nigeria

World Bank Africa Centre of Excellence in Agricultural Development and Sustainable Environment (CEADESE)

J. O. ALABI, Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta, P.M.B. 2240, Ogun State, Nigeria

Department of Animal Nutrition

C. G. GODWIN, Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta, P.M.B. 2240, Ogun State, Nigeria

Department of Animal Nutrition

I. D. DADA, Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta, P.M.B. 2240, Ogun State, Nigeria

World Bank Africa Centre of Excellence in Agricultural Development and Sustainable Environment (CEADESE)

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Published

2024-07-30

How to Cite

FAFIOLU, A. O., ALABI, J. O., GODWIN, C. G., DADA, I. D., & TENIOLA, A. A. (2024). PHYTOGENICS (LEMON AND ORANGE PEELS) INFLUENCED THE HEAMATOLOGY, SERUM BIOCHEMISTRY AND LIPID PROFILE OF BROILER CHICKENS. Nigerian Journal of Animal Production, 353–356. https://doi.org/10.51791/njap.vi.7634

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2017: NSAP 2017 Proceedings

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