Investigating the effects of dietary supplementation with Moringa leaf powder and vitamin C in aflatoxin B1-exposed broilers

This study investigates the use of Moringa Leaf Powder (MLP) and Vitamin C in the diets of broiler chickens exposed to Aflatoxin B1 (AFB1) to enhance performance and health. Two hundred one-day old Cobb 500 broiler breed chicks were divided into four diet groups: CON (no AFB1, no MLP), AFB (0.2 mg A...

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Published in:	Journal of Agriculture and Rural Development in the Tropics and Subtropics Vol. 125; no. 1; pp. 127 - 137
Main Authors:	Olugbenga David Oloruntola, Samuel Adebowale Adeyeye, Muinat Titilope Abdulkadir, Simeon Olugbenga Ayodele, Deborah Adebukola Oloruntola, Johnson Oluwasola Agbede, Fehintoluwa Stellamaris Oladebeye, Emmanuel Oluwafemi Adeyeye
Format:	Journal Article
Language:	English
Published:	Kassel University Press 01-07-2024
Subjects:	ascorbic acid poultry supplements toxin
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Summary:	This study investigates the use of Moringa Leaf Powder (MLP) and Vitamin C in the diets of broiler chickens exposed to Aflatoxin B1 (AFB1) to enhance performance and health. Two hundred one-day old Cobb 500 broiler breed chicks were divided into four diet groups: CON (no AFB1, no MLP), AFB (0.2 mg AFB1 per kg of feed), AFV (0.2 mg AFB1 with 200 mg vitamin C), and AFM (0.2 mg AFB1 with 500 mg MLP). Supplementation with MLP and vitamin C led to improved broiler performance, with AFM and AFV groups exhibiting higher body weight gain, similar or lower feed intake, and better feed conversion ratios compared to AFB. Mortality rates were lower in AFM and AFV, and dressing percentages and liver weights were higher. Haematological parameters showed significant improvements in AFM and AFV compared to AFB. MLP and vitamin C reduced serum cholesterol levels and normalised liver enzymes. MLP improved kidney function. Using 200 mg kg-1 vitamin C or 500 mg kg-1 Moringa oleifera powder as dietary supplements for broiler chickens exposed to aflatoxin B1 is recommended for improved productivity and health.
ISSN:	1612-9830 2363-6033
DOI:	10.17170/kobra-2024070910492