Efficacy of Moringa olifera Leaf Aqueous Extract Supplementation on Growth Performance of Native Ankleshwar Poultry Birds

Author: M.P. Verma, Pankaj Lavania, A.K. Baswal and Ajesh Kumar

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Abstract

In this investigation the efficacy of different levels of Moringa olifera leaf aqueous extract (MOLAE) was examined on two hundred birds of four-weeks-old ‘Ankleshwar’ chicks at growing stage. The birds were randomly allocated into four different treatments and each treatment contained 50 chicks. The feed treatments groups were as; T-0 (control), T-1 (60 ml of MOLAE), T-2 (90 ml of MOLAE) and T-3 (120 ml of MOLAE), respectively. Results of this investigation revealed that the significant (P<0.001) highest body weight was observed with supplementation of 90 ml L-1 (1426.22g ± 18.12) as compared to control (1283.82 g ± 24.54) as well as 60 ml L-1 (1311.08a g ± 18.50) and 120 ml L-1 (1332.38a g ± 14.77). There was a non significant difference in total feed intake when birds supplemented with 60 ml L-1, 90 ml L-1 and 120 ml L-1 compared to control group. Feed conversion ratio (FCR) was significantly (P<0.05) improved with 90 ml L-1 MOLAE compared to 60 ml L-1, 120 ml L-1 and control group. Mortality percentage was not significantly influenced by feeding with different levels of MOLAE and was 4.0 %, 1.0 %, 1.50 % and 3.0 % in control group, 60 ml L-1, 90 ml L-1 and 120 ml L-1, respectively. In summary, Moringa olifera leaf aqueous extract may be given at 90 ml L-1 in the drinking water to native birds as it did not show any harmful effects on production performance.

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Ankleshwar bird, growth performance, Moringa olifera, natural feed.

Conclusion

Rural poultry production system, particularly semi range-based technology, can be a viable tool for poverty alleviation among landless and small land holder masses. From this investigation it can be concluded that dietary incorporation of Moringa oleifera leaf aqueous extract 90 ml L-1 is a vital source of nutrients and alternative sustainable feed ingredient for ‘Ankleshwar’ native birds.

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M.P. Verma, Pankaj Lavania, A.K. Baswal and Ajesh Kumar (2024). Efficacy of Moringa olifera Leaf Aqueous Extract Supplementation on Growth Performance of Native ‘Ankleshwar' Poultry Birds. Biological Forum – An International Journal, 16(3): 257-261