HAEMATOLOGICAL AND SERUM BIOCHEMICAL INDICES OF BROILER CHICKENS FED VARYING LEVELS OF ALOE VERA (Aloe barbadensis miller) LEAF MEAL

Authors

  • O. I. Olayinka Livestock Section, Kabba, Kogi State. Nigeria
  • M. F. Oladipo University of Jos.
  • K. O. Ibiwoye Kaduna State University
  • S. Eboh Kogi State Polytechnic, Lokoja-Itakpe.

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.51791/njap.vi.8466

Keywords:

Haematology, Serum, Broiler chickens, Aloe vera leaf meal

Abstract

This study evaluated the haematological and serum biochemical indices of broiler chickens fed varying levels of Aloe vera (Aloe barbadensis miller) leaf meal. The dietary treatments included T1 (0g), T2 (150g), T3 (200g), T4 (250g), and T5 (300g) Aloe vera leaf meal per 100kg of feed. A total of 120-day-old broiler chicks were assigned to five groups (24 birds per treatment, 8 birds per replicate) in a completely randomized design (CRD). Feed and water were provided ad libitum. Measured parameters included packed cell volume, red and white blood cells, haemoglobin, lymphocytes, total protein, albumin, globulin, glucose, cholesterol, creatinine, urea, and uric acid. Aloe vera levels significantly (P<0.05) influenced haematological and most serum biochemical parameters, except albumin and globulin. Chickens fed 300g Aloe vera leaf meal exhibited improved blood indices and physiological balance without adverse effects. For optimal performance, 300g Aloe vera leaf meal is recommended.

Author Biographies

O. I. Olayinka, Livestock Section, Kabba, Kogi State. Nigeria

 

Kabba College of Agriculture

M. F. Oladipo, University of Jos.

Department of theriogenology and production

K. O. Ibiwoye, Kaduna State University

Department of Animal Science

S. Eboh, Kogi State Polytechnic, Lokoja-Itakpe.

Department of Animal Health and Production Technology

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Published

2025-03-20

How to Cite

Olayinka, O. I., Oladipo, M. F., Ibiwoye, K. O., & Eboh, S. (2025). HAEMATOLOGICAL AND SERUM BIOCHEMICAL INDICES OF BROILER CHICKENS FED VARYING LEVELS OF ALOE VERA (Aloe barbadensis miller) LEAF MEAL. Nigerian Journal of Animal Production, 812–815. https://doi.org/10.51791/njap.vi.8466

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2025: Proceedings 2025

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