Estimating the Nutritional Value of the Leaves of <i>Moringa oleifera</i> on Poultry

Abstract

In this study, we validated the effect of Moringa oleifera leaves as food supplement on poultry. Proximate neutron activation analysis was used in determining the level of some of the vital nutritional minerals and potential toxic elements in the serum of the birds during the experimental process, including Magnesium, Copper, Vanadium, Chlorine, Aluminum, Manganese, Calcium, Mercury, Cadmium, Arsenic, Sodium and Potassium. Incorporation of Moringa oleifera leaves in maize meal fed to poultry showed profound, statistically significant effect on their weight (p ˂ 0.05) as well as intensity in coloration of the beaks and legs, combs and wattles, in contrast to a control (maize-meal only) feeding of broilers (p > 0.05). Moreover, a significant level of the biochemical minerals of serum Calcium (1.17-1.20 mmol·L −1), Sodium (141.6-152.6 mmol·L −1), Potassium (4.1-5.7 mmol·L −1), Chloride (95-110 mmol·L −1), Albumen (30-55 mmol·L −1) and Triglyceride (0.3-1.7 mmol·L −1) were observed in broilersfedwith the formulated Moringa oleifera leaves and maize meal as compared to the maize meal only (control). Addition of Maringa oleifera leaves to poultry feed will lead to high output performance in poultry production.

Effect of dietary Moringa oleifera leaves on the performance, ileal microbiota and antioxidative status of broiler chickens

“…Thus, it could be inferred that MOL had a significant impact on the weight of broilers via the provision of vital minerals such as Ca and P which might have been insufficient in the normal diet of the control. This result is in agreement with the findings of Donkor, Glover, Addae, and Kubi () who found that a significant increase in serum calcium was observed for broilers fed with formulated MOL and maize meal during the feeding period compared to the control.…”

Evaluation ofMoringa oleiferaleaf in laying hens: effects on laying performance, egg quality, plasma biochemistry and organ histopathological indices

“…Yolk colour is a preferable trait for consumers and MOL has high concentration of xanthophylls (167.1 ± 6.1 lg/g; Pasaporte et al 2014), which is associated with the colouration of body parts. Donkor et al (2013) also reported that incorporation of MOL led to the intensified colouration of combs, beaks and legs in broilers. In agreement with Ebenebe et al (2013), adding MOL had no effect on egg shape index.…”

“…An improvement in egg production, yolk colour and feed conversion ratio were observed in Rhode Island Red hens supplemented with MOL (Mohammed et al 2012). The addition of MOL powder to the diets was associated with increased weight in broilers (Donkor et al 2013). In a recent study, Kholif et al (2015) observed an increased feed intake, nutrient digestibility and milk yield in goats fed diets including MOL.…”

Uso da moringa na alimentação animal e humana: Revisão

“…Segundo Nkukwana et al (2014), a inclusão das folhas de Moringa olifera na dieta de aves como promotor de desempenho, apresentaram efeitos benéficos na melhoria da eficiência alimentar na fase de crescimento das aves, sugerindo que futuras pesquisas, contenham níveis maiores do 2,5% de inclusão dietética para determinar digestão e retenção de nutrientes, o que ajudaria a elucidar o efeito dos compostos bioativos nas folhas sobre desempenho. De acordo com o trabalho de Donkor et al (2013), ao avaliarem a utilização das folhas de Moringa olifera na dieta das aves e os potenciais minerais dessa planta. Esses autores observaram que a inclusão das folhas da moringa na dieta das aves aumentou o ganho de peso e outras características gerais dos frangos de corte, como: bico e pernas brilhantes.…”