Evaluating the Use of Neem (Azadirachta Indica) Leaves Powder as A Growth Promoter in Broiler Chicken

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Published: Jun 30, 2023
DOI: https://doi.org/10.31580/pjmls.v6i2.2737
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Neem leaves powder, Production performance, Dressing percentage, Broilers

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Zeeshan Nawaz
Center for Advanced Studies in Vaccinology and Biotechnology, (CASVAB), UoB, Quetta and Livestock and Dairy Development Department, Balochistan, Quetta, Pakistan
Nadeem Rashid
Center for Advanced Studies in Vaccinology and Biotechnology
Babar Hilal Ahmad Abbasi
Center for Advanced Studies in Vaccinology and Biotechnology, (CASVAB), UoB, Quetta
Abdul Naveed Mastoi
Center for Advanced Studies in Vaccinology and Biotechnology, (CASVAB), UoB, Quetta and Livestock and Dairy Development Department, Balochistan, Quetta, Pakistan
Muhammad Iqbal
Livestock and Dairy Development Department, Balochistan, Quetta, Pakistan
Salah ud Din
Livestock and Dairy Development Department, Balochistan, Quetta, Pakistan
Naseeb Ullah Khan
Livestock and Dairy Development Department, Balochistan, Quetta, Pakistan
Ghulam Fareed
Livestock and Dairy Development Department, Balochistan, Quetta, Pakistan
Daud Khan
Livestock and Dairy Development Department, Balochistan, Quetta, Pakistan

Abstract

A research study was executed to determine the influence of dietary supplementation neem leaves powder (NLP) on production and carcass parameters and immune response in the broilers. Furthermore, invitro analysis regarding antimicrobial and antifungal activities of neem were performed during the study. A total of 225, one day old (Cobb 500) broiler chicks were procured and assigned randomly into one of five treatment groups of 45 broilers each. The treatment groups were replicated thrice, with each replicate containing 15 broilers. The experimental rations were prepared by supplementing neem leaf powder at dose rate of 0.6, 1.2, 2.4 and 4.8 g per kg to the basal diet. Feed intake, body weight and feed conversion ratio were significantly improved in the broilers fed either 2.4 or 4.8g neem leaves powder supplemented diets. Regarding carcass traits, dietary supplementation of NLP has resulted in higher dressing percentage in the broilers. The organs weight, however, remain unaffected among various treatment groups in the broilers. The broilers fed 4.8g NLP supplemented diet has resulted in an increased antibody titer against sheep red blood cells in the broilers. Eischeria coli and Aspergillus growth were significantly reduced by methanolic and aqueous extracts of neem during in vitro analysis. In conclusion, dietary supplementation of NLP has resulted in an improved production performance, higher dressing percentage and increased immune response in the broilers.

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Zeeshan Nawaz, Nadeem Rashid, Babar Hilal Ahmad Abbasi, Abdul Naveed Mastoi, Muhammad Iqbal, Salah ud Din, Naseeb Ullah Khan, Ghulam Fareed, & Daud Khan. (2023). Evaluating the Use of Neem (Azadirachta Indica) Leaves Powder as A Growth Promoter in Broiler Chicken . Pak-Euro Journal of Medical and Life Sciences, 6(2), 63–70. https://doi.org/10.31580/pjmls.v6i2.2737
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Zeeshan Nawaz, Center for Advanced Studies in Vaccinology and Biotechnology, (CASVAB), UoB, Quetta and Livestock and Dairy Development Department, Balochistan, Quetta, Pakistan

A research study was executed to determine the influence of dietary supplementation neem leaves powder (NLP) on production and carcass parameters and immune response in the broilers. Furthermore, invitro analysis regarding antimicrobial and antifungal activities of neem were performed during the study. A total of 225, one day old (Cobb 500) broiler chicks were procured and assigned randomly into one of five treatment groups of 45 broilers each. The treatment groups were replicated thrice, with each replicate containing 15 broilers. The experimental rations were prepared by supplementing neem leaf powder at dose rate of 0.6, 1.2, 2.4 and 4.8 g per kg to the basal diet. Feed intake, body weight and feed conversion ratio were significantly improved in the broilers fed either 2.4 or 4.8g neem leaves powder supplemented diets. Regarding carcass traits, dietary supplementation of NLP has resulted in higher dressing percentage in the broilers. The organs weight, however, remain unaffected among various treatment groups in the broilers. The broilers fed 4.8g NLP supplemented diet has resulted in an increased antibody titer against sheep red blood cells in the broilers. Eischeria coli and Aspergillus growth were significantly reduced by methanolic and aqueous extracts of neem during in vitro analysis. In conclusion, dietary supplementation of NLP has resulted in an improved production performance, higher dressing percentage and increased immune response in the broilers.

Nadeem Rashid, Center for Advanced Studies in Vaccinology and Biotechnology

A research study was executed to determine the influence of dietary supplementation neem leaves powder (NLP) on production and carcass parameters and immune response in the broilers. Furthermore, invitro analysis regarding antimicrobial and antifungal activities of neem were performed during the study. A total of 225, one day old (Cobb 500) broiler chicks were procured and assigned randomly into one of five treatment groups of 45 broilers each. The treatment groups were replicated thrice, with each replicate containing 15 broilers. The experimental rations were prepared by supplementing neem leaf powder at dose rate of 0.6, 1.2, 2.4 and 4.8 g per kg to the basal diet. Feed intake, body weight and feed conversion ratio were significantly improved in the broilers fed either 2.4 or 4.8g neem leaves powder supplemented diets. Regarding carcass traits, dietary supplementation of NLP has resulted in higher dressing percentage in the broilers. The organs weight, however, remain unaffected among various treatment groups in the broilers. The broilers fed 4.8g NLP supplemented diet has resulted in an increased antibody titer against sheep red blood cells in the broilers. Eischeria coli and Aspergillus growth were significantly reduced by methanolic and aqueous extracts of neem during in vitro analysis. In conclusion, dietary supplementation of NLP has resulted in an improved production performance, higher dressing percentage and increased immune response in the broilers.

Babar Hilal Ahmad Abbasi, Center for Advanced Studies in Vaccinology and Biotechnology, (CASVAB), UoB, Quetta

A research study was executed to determine the influence of dietary supplementation neem leaves powder (NLP) on production and carcass parameters and immune response in the broilers. Furthermore, invitro analysis regarding antimicrobial and antifungal activities of neem were performed during the study. A total of 225, one day old (Cobb 500) broiler chicks were procured and assigned randomly into one of five treatment groups of 45 broilers each. The treatment groups were replicated thrice, with each replicate containing 15 broilers. The experimental rations were prepared by supplementing neem leaf powder at dose rate of 0.6, 1.2, 2.4 and 4.8 g per kg to the basal diet. Feed intake, body weight and feed conversion ratio were significantly improved in the broilers fed either 2.4 or 4.8g neem leaves powder supplemented diets. Regarding carcass traits, dietary supplementation of NLP has resulted in higher dressing percentage in the broilers. The organs weight, however, remain unaffected among various treatment groups in the broilers. The broilers fed 4.8g NLP supplemented diet has resulted in an increased antibody titer against sheep red blood cells in the broilers. Eischeria coli and Aspergillus growth were significantly reduced by methanolic and aqueous extracts of neem during in vitro analysis. In conclusion, dietary supplementation of NLP has resulted in an improved production performance, higher dressing percentage and increased immune response in the broilers.

Abdul Naveed Mastoi, Center for Advanced Studies in Vaccinology and Biotechnology, (CASVAB), UoB, Quetta and Livestock and Dairy Development Department, Balochistan, Quetta, Pakistan

A research study was executed to determine the influence of dietary supplementation neem leaves powder (NLP) on production and carcass parameters and immune response in the broilers. Furthermore, invitro analysis regarding antimicrobial and antifungal activities of neem were performed during the study. A total of 225, one day old (Cobb 500) broiler chicks were procured and assigned randomly into one of five treatment groups of 45 broilers each. The treatment groups were replicated thrice, with each replicate containing 15 broilers. The experimental rations were prepared by supplementing neem leaf powder at dose rate of 0.6, 1.2, 2.4 and 4.8 g per kg to the basal diet. Feed intake, body weight and feed conversion ratio were significantly improved in the broilers fed either 2.4 or 4.8g neem leaves powder supplemented diets. Regarding carcass traits, dietary supplementation of NLP has resulted in higher dressing percentage in the broilers. The organs weight, however, remain unaffected among various treatment groups in the broilers. The broilers fed 4.8g NLP supplemented diet has resulted in an increased antibody titer against sheep red blood cells in the broilers. Eischeria coli and Aspergillus growth were significantly reduced by methanolic and aqueous extracts of neem during in vitro analysis. In conclusion, dietary supplementation of NLP has resulted in an improved production performance, higher dressing percentage and increased immune response in the broilers.

Muhammad Iqbal, Livestock and Dairy Development Department, Balochistan, Quetta, Pakistan

A research study was executed to determine the influence of dietary supplementation neem leaves powder (NLP) on production and carcass parameters and immune response in the broilers. Furthermore, invitro analysis regarding antimicrobial and antifungal activities of neem were performed during the study. A total of 225, one day old (Cobb 500) broiler chicks were procured and assigned randomly into one of five treatment groups of 45 broilers each. The treatment groups were replicated thrice, with each replicate containing 15 broilers. The experimental rations were prepared by supplementing neem leaf powder at dose rate of 0.6, 1.2, 2.4 and 4.8 g per kg to the basal diet. Feed intake, body weight and feed conversion ratio were significantly improved in the broilers fed either 2.4 or 4.8g neem leaves powder supplemented diets. Regarding carcass traits, dietary supplementation of NLP has resulted in higher dressing percentage in the broilers. The organs weight, however, remain unaffected among various treatment groups in the broilers. The broilers fed 4.8g NLP supplemented diet has resulted in an increased antibody titer against sheep red blood cells in the broilers. Eischeria coli and Aspergillus growth were significantly reduced by methanolic and aqueous extracts of neem during in vitro analysis. In conclusion, dietary supplementation of NLP has resulted in an improved production performance, higher dressing percentage and increased immune response in the broilers.

Salah ud Din, Livestock and Dairy Development Department, Balochistan, Quetta, Pakistan

A research study was executed to determine the influence of dietary supplementation neem leaves powder (NLP) on production and carcass parameters and immune response in the broilers. Furthermore, invitro analysis regarding antimicrobial and antifungal activities of neem were performed during the study. A total of 225, one day old (Cobb 500) broiler chicks were procured and assigned randomly into one of five treatment groups of 45 broilers each. The treatment groups were replicated thrice, with each replicate containing 15 broilers. The experimental rations were prepared by supplementing neem leaf powder at dose rate of 0.6, 1.2, 2.4 and 4.8 g per kg to the basal diet. Feed intake, body weight and feed conversion ratio were significantly improved in the broilers fed either 2.4 or 4.8g neem leaves powder supplemented diets. Regarding carcass traits, dietary supplementation of NLP has resulted in higher dressing percentage in the broilers. The organs weight, however, remain unaffected among various treatment groups in the broilers. The broilers fed 4.8g NLP supplemented diet has resulted in an increased antibody titer against sheep red blood cells in the broilers. Eischeria coli and Aspergillus growth were significantly reduced by methanolic and aqueous extracts of neem during in vitro analysis. In conclusion, dietary supplementation of NLP has resulted in an improved production performance, higher dressing percentage and increased immune response in the broilers.

Naseeb Ullah Khan, Livestock and Dairy Development Department, Balochistan, Quetta, Pakistan

A research study was executed to determine the influence of dietary supplementation neem leaves powder (NLP) on production and carcass parameters and immune response in the broilers. Furthermore, invitro analysis regarding antimicrobial and antifungal activities of neem were performed during the study. A total of 225, one day old (Cobb 500) broiler chicks were procured and assigned randomly into one of five treatment groups of 45 broilers each. The treatment groups were replicated thrice, with each replicate containing 15 broilers. The experimental rations were prepared by supplementing neem leaf powder at dose rate of 0.6, 1.2, 2.4 and 4.8 g per kg to the basal diet. Feed intake, body weight and feed conversion ratio were significantly improved in the broilers fed either 2.4 or 4.8g neem leaves powder supplemented diets. Regarding carcass traits, dietary supplementation of NLP has resulted in higher dressing percentage in the broilers. The organs weight, however, remain unaffected among various treatment groups in the broilers. The broilers fed 4.8g NLP supplemented diet has resulted in an increased antibody titer against sheep red blood cells in the broilers. Eischeria coli and Aspergillus growth were significantly reduced by methanolic and aqueous extracts of neem during in vitro analysis. In conclusion, dietary supplementation of NLP has resulted in an improved production performance, higher dressing percentage and increased immune response in the broilers.

Ghulam Fareed, Livestock and Dairy Development Department, Balochistan, Quetta, Pakistan

A research study was executed to determine the influence of dietary supplementation neem leaves powder (NLP) on production and carcass parameters and immune response in the broilers. Furthermore, invitro analysis regarding antimicrobial and antifungal activities of neem were performed during the study. A total of 225, one day old (Cobb 500) broiler chicks were procured and assigned randomly into one of five treatment groups of 45 broilers each. The treatment groups were replicated thrice, with each replicate containing 15 broilers. The experimental rations were prepared by supplementing neem leaf powder at dose rate of 0.6, 1.2, 2.4 and 4.8 g per kg to the basal diet. Feed intake, body weight and feed conversion ratio were significantly improved in the broilers fed either 2.4 or 4.8g neem leaves powder supplemented diets. Regarding carcass traits, dietary supplementation of NLP has resulted in higher dressing percentage in the broilers. The organs weight, however, remain unaffected among various treatment groups in the broilers. The broilers fed 4.8g NLP supplemented diet has resulted in an increased antibody titer against sheep red blood cells in the broilers. Eischeria coli and Aspergillus growth were significantly reduced by methanolic and aqueous extracts of neem during in vitro analysis. In conclusion, dietary supplementation of NLP has resulted in an improved production performance, higher dressing percentage and increased immune response in the broilers.

Daud Khan, Livestock and Dairy Development Department, Balochistan, Quetta, Pakistan

A research study was executed to determine the influence of dietary supplementation neem leaves powder (NLP) on production and carcass parameters and immune response in the broilers. Furthermore, invitro analysis regarding antimicrobial and antifungal activities of neem were performed during the study. A total of 225, one day old (Cobb 500) broiler chicks were procured and assigned randomly into one of five treatment groups of 45 broilers each. The treatment groups were replicated thrice, with each replicate containing 15 broilers. The experimental rations were prepared by supplementing neem leaf powder at dose rate of 0.6, 1.2, 2.4 and 4.8 g per kg to the basal diet. Feed intake, body weight and feed conversion ratio were significantly improved in the broilers fed either 2.4 or 4.8g neem leaves powder supplemented diets. Regarding carcass traits, dietary supplementation of NLP has resulted in higher dressing percentage in the broilers. The organs weight, however, remain unaffected among various treatment groups in the broilers. The broilers fed 4.8g NLP supplemented diet has resulted in an increased antibody titer against sheep red blood cells in the broilers. Eischeria coli and Aspergillus growth were significantly reduced by methanolic and aqueous extracts of neem during in vitro analysis. In conclusion, dietary supplementation of NLP has resulted in an improved production performance, higher dressing percentage and increased immune response in the broilers.

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