Application of Moringa (Moringa oleifera) as Natural Feed Supplement in Poultry Diets

Mahfuz, Shad; Piao, X. S.

doi:10.3390/ani9070431

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“…(2016) . The higher ADG and FCR values in this study might be related to the presence of different bioactive components in moringa stem that may play a role in improved nutrient utilization in supplemented birds ( Mahfuz and Piao. 2019 ).…”

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Effects of feeding diets with processed Moringa oleifera stem meal on growth and laying performance, and immunological and antioxidant activities in laying ducks

Yang

Zhou

et al. 2020

Poultry Science

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This study was conducted to determine the effect of Moringa oleifera stem ( MOS ) meal in ducks. A total of 225 ducklings at 1 D of age were randomly assigned to 3 dietary treatment groups with 3 replicates of 25 each. The growth experiment lasted 63 D . The egg experiment started from 23 to 27 wk of age. Ducks were randomly divided into 3 treatment groups with 3 replications of 15 each. The following dietary treatments were applied: 1) Control ( CON ), basal diet + 0% MOS meal; 2) basal diet + 2% MOS meal; 3) basal diet + 4% MOS meal. During 0 to 4 wk of age, ducks fed 2% MOS diet showed significantly increase in average daily feed intake ( ADFI ) and average daily gain ( ADG ; P < 0.05) and ducks fed 4% MOS diet had a significant improvement in feed conversion rate ( FCR ; P < 0.05). However, ADFI, ADG, and FCR were not affected significantly during 5 to 9 wk of age ( P > 0.05). In egg production experiment, ADFI, average egg weight, laying rate, and FCR showed significant increase in 4% MOS diets ( P < 0.05). Laying ducks fed 4% MOS diet had a higher egg shape index, whereas a lower yolk color compared with CON ( P < 0.05). The proportion of broken shell eggs were zero in experimental diets, whereas 3% of which occurred in CON ( P < 0.05). However, no significant effects in proportion of soft shell eggs, proportion of abnormal-shape eggs, albumen height, haugh unit, and eggshell thickness were observed among all treatments ( P > 0.05). For serum biochemical parameters, total protein and albumin were increased in MOS diets during 0 to 4 wk of age, but decreased during 5 to 9 wk of age. For serum antioxidant index, superoxide dismutase and glutathione peroxidase values were increased whereas malondialdehyde values were decreased in MOS diets from 0 to 9 wk of age. The results suggest that MOS positively affects early growth performance and laying performane of duckling but partially affects egg quality. The antioxidative activity and immunological index may be improved.

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Effects of feeding diets with processed Moringa oleifera stem meal on growth and laying performance, and immunological and antioxidant activities in laying ducks

Yang

Zhou

et al. 2020

Poultry Science

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“…Leaves (fresh leaves and dried leaves), young branches, and seed residues after oil extraction have been used to feed farm animals (24). In recent years, Moringa leaves have been widely used as substitutes for traditional protein feeds for monogastric animals (e.g., pig, rabbit, chicken), ruminants (e.g., cattle and sheep), and aquatic animals (24,52,53).…”

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Current Status and Potential of Moringa oleifera Leaf as an Alternative Protein Source for Animal Feeds

Chen

2020

Front. Vet. Sci.

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The increased consumption of livestock, poultry, and fish products in people's diet threatens to drive production toward the use of more and more conventional crops in animal feeds. In this context, alleviating the tightening grain crop supply and ensuring the healthy development of animal husbandry through innovations in protein feedstuff production remain considerable challenges. Moringa oleifera is a miracle tree species with abundant nutrients, high protein biological value, and good feeding effect. As a new protein feedstuff, M. oleifera has great potential in alleviating the feeding crisis. Here, we review available literature regarding the characterization of M. oleifera in the field of animal husbandry in terms of nutrient content, digestion, and absorption characteristics, and feeding effects and present current challenges in using M. oleifera as animal feed.

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“…diets [9]. Using M. oleifera on mice resulted in significant increase in white blood cells (WBCs) and neutrophils value [10].…”

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Evaluation of lipid profile, antioxidant and immunity statuses of rabbits fed Moringa oleifera leaves

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Elsebai

Elnagar

et al. 2020

Asian-Australas J Anim Sci

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Objective: The present study aimed to investigate the effect of Moringa oleifera leaves (MOL) on blood hematology, lipid profile and immunity status of growing rabbits. Methods: A total of 120, unsexed Alexandria line weaned rabbits, at 4 weeks of age were randomly divided into four groups (30 rabbits each). The first group was fed the control diet and the other groups (2-4) were fed the basal diet supplemented with 10, 20 or 30% MOL for 5 weeks of experimental period. Results: Data revealed that dietary supplementation with 20% MOL recorded the highest live body weight and increased hemoglobin and packed cell volume significantly at 9 weeks of age compared to other groups. Increasing Moringa levels resulted in a significant increase in white blood cells, lymphocytes, globulin and high density lipoprotein, total antioxidant capacity, Immunoglobulin G and M levels compared to control, but, total lipids, cholesterol, malondialdehyde and liver glycogen values decreased significantly. With 20% MOL thymus histology showed an outer cortex of small lymphocytes, heavily-stained densely-packed lymphocytes surrounding the inner marrow clear pale medulla in contrast with other groups. Conclusion: It can be concluded that 20% Moringa leaves may exert beneficial effects on lipid, antioxidant and immunity statuses properties of growing rabbits.

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Application of Moringa (Moringa oleifera) as Natural Feed Supplement in Poultry Diets

Cited by 103 publications

References 70 publications

Effects of feeding diets with processed Moringa oleifera stem meal on growth and laying performance, and immunological and antioxidant activities in laying ducks

Effects of feeding diets with processed Moringa oleifera stem meal on growth and laying performance, and immunological and antioxidant activities in laying ducks

Current Status and Potential of Moringa oleifera Leaf as an Alternative Protein Source for Animal Feeds

Evaluation of lipid profile, antioxidant and immunity statuses of rabbits fed Moringa oleifera leaves

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