BLOOD PROFILE AND ORGANS WEIGHT OF BROILER CHICKENS ADMINISTERED WITH AZADIRACHTA INDICA EXTRACT

Authors

  • M. B. Nodu Niger Delta University, Wilberforce Island, Bayelsa State, Nigeria
  • M. Okpeku Niger Delta University, Wilberforce Island, Bayelsa State, Nigeria
  • Z. A. Akpoveta Niger Delta University, Wilberforce Island, Bayelsa State, Nigeria
  • D. O. Iroegbu Niger Delta University, Wilberforce Island, Bayelsa State, Nigeria

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.51791/njap.vi.7394

Keywords:

Azadirachta Indica, blood biochemistry, broiler, organ weight

Abstract

120 broiler chicks were used in the evaluation of the effect of neem leaf extract Azadirachta Indica administered in water on blood biochemistry and organ weight of broilers. The experiment was designed as a complete randomized design in 4 treatment groups designated T1,T2, T3, and T4, with 30 birds in each group. All measured biochemical parameters were not significantly different. All organ weights measure was not significantly different except for lungs and liver. The general conclusion is that neem leaf extract pose no significant threat to growing broiler birds and have the potential of replacing synthetic antibiotics in broiler

production.

Author Biographies

  • M. B. Nodu, Niger Delta University, Wilberforce Island, Bayelsa State, Nigeria

    Department of Animal Science

  • M. Okpeku, Niger Delta University, Wilberforce Island, Bayelsa State, Nigeria

    Department of Animal Science

  • Z. A. Akpoveta, Niger Delta University, Wilberforce Island, Bayelsa State, Nigeria

    Department of Animal Science

  • D. O. Iroegbu, Niger Delta University, Wilberforce Island, Bayelsa State, Nigeria

    Department of Animal Science

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Published

2024-07-15

Issue

2016: NSAP 2016 Proceedings

Section

Articles

How to Cite

BLOOD PROFILE AND ORGANS WEIGHT OF BROILER CHICKENS ADMINISTERED WITH AZADIRACHTA INDICA EXTRACT. (2024). Nigerian Journal of Animal Production, 858-861. https://doi.org/10.51791/njap.vi.7394