HAEMATOLOGY AND SERUM BIOCHEMICAL CHARACTERISTICS OF BROILER FINISHER FED CASSAVA PEEL MEAL (CPM).

Authors

  • S. U. Ilo University of Nigeria Nsukka. Enugu State.
  • A. I. Onwusika Federal Polytechnic Oko. Anambra State.
  • N. W. Nnajiofor University of Nigeria Nsukka. Enugu State,
  • C. Ezenwosu University of Nigeria Nsukka. Enugu State,

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.51791/njap.vi.7328

Keywords:

Haematology, Blood Chemistry, CPM and Broiler Finisher

Abstract

A 56-day study was carried out to evaluate the haematological and biochemical characteristics of broiler finisher fed cassava peel meal (CPM).Ninety six (96) day old chicks were used for the experiment. The birds were randomly divided into four (4) treatment groups with three replicates containing 8 birds each in a completely Randomized Design (CRD). The experimental diets were formulated to contain 0% cassava peel meal (T1) control, 5% (T2), 10% (T3) and 15% (T4) respectively.Feed and water were served ad-libitum throughout the experimental period. Data were collected for haematological and biochemical parameters analysis. Haematological parameters include RBC, WBC, PCV, Hb, MCHC, MCH and MCV, while serum biochemical parameters include urea, total protein, albumin, globulin, creatinine, cholesterol, and glucose. Result ofthe biochemical parameters showed that urea, cholesterol and albumin showed significant (P<0.05) differences, while creatinine, glucose, globulin and total protein showed non-significant (P>0.05) differences. Results of haematological parameters showed non-significant (P<0.05) differences in all the parameters studied. The inclusion of processed CPM was not deleterious to the birds.

Author Biographies

S. U. Ilo, University of Nigeria Nsukka. Enugu State.

Department of Animal Science

A. I. Onwusika, Federal Polytechnic Oko. Anambra State.

Department of Agricultural Technology

N. W. Nnajiofor, University of Nigeria Nsukka. Enugu State,

Department of Animal Science

C. Ezenwosu, University of Nigeria Nsukka. Enugu State,

Department of Animal Science

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Published

2024-07-20

How to Cite

Ilo, S. U. ., Onwusika, A. I. ., Nnajiofor, N. W. ., & Ezenwosu, C. . (2024). HAEMATOLOGY AND SERUM BIOCHEMICAL CHARACTERISTICS OF BROILER FINISHER FED CASSAVA PEEL MEAL (CPM). Nigerian Journal of Animal Production, 144–148. https://doi.org/10.51791/njap.vi.7328

Issue

2019: NSAP 2019 Proceedings

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