Haematological and Serum Biochemical Responses of Ovambo Chickens Fed Provitamin A Biofortified Maize

Odunitan-Wayas, Feyisayo A; Kolanisi, Unathi; Chimonyo, M.

doi:10.1590/1806-9061-2016-0444

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“…addition, average erythrocyte size, haemoglobin amount per blood cell, and the amount of haemoglobin relative to the size of the cell per red blood cells were studied. Although, the MCV, MCH and MCHC values reported in this work were lower than broiler normal means values of 174 fL for MCV, 61pg/cell for MCH and 33 g/dl for MCHC reported by Merck (2012) for broilers, it is worthy of note that these values reported in this study are in line with the MCV, MCH and MCHC values reported for broilers by Onunkwo et al (2018), Odunitan-Waya et al (2018, Ifelayo et al (2020) and Muneer et al (2021), and within the normal ranges of 90-140fL (MCV), 33-47 pg/cell (MCH) and 26-35 g/dl (MCHC) reported for broilers by Bounous and Stedman (2000). Hence, the ability of the extracts to maintain the MCV, MCH, MCHC levels of colibacillosis infected broilers indicates that they may possess phytobiotic properties against the E. coli as well as the tendency to restore blood quality.…”

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Anacardium occidentale (LINN) Stem Bark Extracts: Effects on Poultry Colibacillosis Disease

Oko¹,

Okose²,

Ekuma³

2023

Nig. J. Biotechnol

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The challenges posed by microbes in poultry industries and the continued search for natural means of combating them inspired this study. The effect of the stem bark extracts of Anacardium occidentale on avian colibacillosis was investigated. Ethanol and aqueous extracts of the stem bark of A. occidentale were prepared using standard methods. In vitro antimicrobial activities of the extracts were evaluated against E. coli. Nine groups of 10 broilers (day old chicks; 48 g – 50 g) each were created and bred for a period of eight weeks. Groups 1 to 3 served as the control, while group 4 to 9 served as the test groups. Meat quality, biochemical and haematological assessments were done using standard methods. The maximum zone of inhibition observed was 13.0±0.4 mm at 100 % concentration of the ethanol extract. Both extracts were observed to have a bactericidal / bacteriostatic ratio of 2. The extracts improved the meat quality, blood protein, liver enzymes and renal functions of the broilers compared to the negative control. Again, packed cell volume, haemoglobin and red blood cell counts were increased by the extracts compared to the negative control. On the whole, the results obtained for the extracts were not significantly different (p > 0.05) from that of the commercial antibiotics (positive control) results. Therefore, we can infer that crude extracts of A. occidentale could be used against Colibacillosis disease in place of the conventional commercial antibiotics.

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Anacardium occidentale (LINN) Stem Bark Extracts: Effects on Poultry Colibacillosis Disease

Oko¹,

Okose²,

Ekuma³

2023

Nig. J. Biotechnol

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“…The higher creatinine on birds fed MSOBD indicates production of more waste products from protein metabolism and muscle contraction(Ileke et al 2014) through kidneys. High creatinine indicates malfunction of kidneys(Odunitan-Wayas et al 2018). However, in this study, high level on MSOBD broilers compared to those offered Control diets could imply lower than optimal functioning of the kidneys.…”

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“…through kidneys. High creatinine indicates malfunction of kidneys(Odunitan-Wayas et al 2018). However, in this study, high level on MSOBD broilers compared to those offered Control diets could imply lower than optimal functioning of the kidneys.…”

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Malted sorghum as a maize substitute in broiler diets: Effect on feed utilization, growth performance, and blood parameters

Manyeula

Moses

Mareko

et al. 2022

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Sorghum is amongst the most drought-tolerant cereals in the driest rain-fed regions of the arid and semi-arid tropics and hence its suitability in circumventing food and feed insecurity. However, the presence of phytochemicals may limit its utilization in sustainable poultry production which require some form of treatment before use. Thus, this study was conducted to explore malting as a processing method and its effect on growth performance and haemo-biochemical parameters of broiler chickens. Three isonitrogenous and isoenergetic diets were formulated by totally replacing maize with either malted Mr Buster (MBBD) or Segaolane (MSBD) and Control diets. One hundred and fifty one-week old Ross 308 broiler (R308BC) were evenly distributed into 15 replicate pens (10 birds/pen) to which experimental diets were randomly allocated and offered in three phase feeding. Birds fed MSBD were eating more than those fed other diets. The birds on Control diet gained more weight than those fed malted sorghum based (MSOBD). Poor feed conversion ratio (FCR) was observed on MBBD birds in week 3, 4, 5 and 6.The PER was lowest on MSOBD birds in week 2 and 6 but in week 5 the opposite is the truth. Protein intake (PI) of birds on MSOBD was highest in all weeks. Haematological and serum parameters fell within reported normal range of healthy chicken. Overall, the results from the study suggest that maize grains can be replaced with malted sorghum grains, especially Segaolane in poultry diets without any adverse effects on the bird’s growth’s performance and health status.

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“…Following formulae were used to evaluate the MCV, MCH, and MCHC values (Odunitan-Wayas et al, 2018);…”

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A comparative study of some hematological parameters of broiler and indigenous breeds of poultry

Muneer

Bilal

Ditta

2021

SVU-International Journal of Agricultural Sciences

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The investigational trials were conducted on day-old, total ninety chicks of broilers and indigenous (IND) poultry breeds in controlled conditions to analyze some hematological parameters. Water and basal diet were provided ad libitum. The experiment was carried out for 20 weeks. A total of 40 blood samples 20 for each breed were collected in a randomized manner through a brachial cut at the end of the trial. Hematological parameters, i.e., RBCs (10 6 /μl), WBCs (10 3 /μL), Lymphocytes (10 3 /μL), Monocytes (10 3 /μL), PLTs (10 3 /μL), Hb (g/dL), Ht (%), MCV (fL), MCH (pg), and MCHC (g/dL) were analyzed. Two-tailed Student t-test was applied to compare the means (p<0.05) of hematological parameters of both breeds. The findings exhibited that total RBCs, PLTs, and Hb concentration, were considerably higher (p<0.05) in IND chickens than broilers. On the other hand, the total WBCs, Lymphocytes, and Monocytes were remarkably higher (p<0.05) in broilers than the IND breed. However, no statistically important distinction (p>0.05) noted in both breeds in Ht, MCV, MCH, and MCHC parameters.

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Haematological and Serum Biochemical Responses of Ovambo Chickens Fed Provitamin A Biofortified Maize

Abstract: Blood profiles, health assessment, indigenous chicken, provitamin A biofortified maize diet.

Cited by 17 publications

References 36 publications

Anacardium occidentale (LINN) Stem Bark Extracts: Effects on Poultry Colibacillosis Disease

Anacardium occidentale (LINN) Stem Bark Extracts: Effects on Poultry Colibacillosis Disease

Malted sorghum as a maize substitute in broiler diets: Effect on feed utilization, growth performance, and blood parameters

A comparative study of some hematological parameters of broiler and indigenous breeds of poultry

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