Haya: The Saudi Journal of Life Sciences (SJLS)
Volume-3 | Issue-10 | 596-599
Original Research Article
Effects of Moringa oleifera Leaf Meal on Lipid Profile and Levels of Some Serum Enzymes in Nigerian Local Chickens
Musa Suleiman Ibrahim, Umar Mohammad Dogara, Idris Habiba, Mohammad Jibrin, Hassan Danladi Idris
Published : Oct. 30, 2018
Abstract
There is the need to move away from chemical growth promoters to natural
products in the poultry industry, as these have negative effects especially with regard
to fat accumulation. In this regard, Moringa oleifera is known to have a number of
beneficial effects on hematology and serum chemistry of humans. This study was
therefore conducted to investigate the effects of M. oleifera leaves on lipid profile and
some serum enzymes in Nigerian local Chickens. Thirty adult Chickens were used for
the study. The birds were randomly assigned to three groups(n=10).One group served
as control while two treatments received a daily oral dose of 12.5mg and 25mg
Moringa leaf solution respectively. The experiment lasted for 28 days. Data obtained
were subjected to analysis of variance. Results indicate that the mean values of total
cholesterol, high density lipoprotein cholesterol, low density lipoprotein cholesterol,
Triglycerides were statistically similar for all groups. Furthermore, mean values for
serum levels of aspertate aminotransferase, alanins aminotranferae and alkaline
phosphatase were statistically similar for all treatment groups. It is concluded that the
administration of M. oleifera leaves at the dose used in this study has no significant
effects on lipid profile and the serum enzymes evaluated. It is recommended M.
oleifera leaf meal can be used to supplement expensive protein sources in chicken
diets.