Current Status and Potential of Moringa oleifera Leaf as an Alternative Protein Source for Animal Feeds

Su, Bin; Chen, Xiaoyang

doi:10.3389/fvets.2020.00053

Cited by 131 publications

(98 citation statements)

References 91 publications

Supporting

Mentioning

Contrasting

Unclassified

Order By: Relevance

“…Both MF75 and MF100 had negative influences on the FBW and ADG. It was thought that the high level of MF in the diets comprises various anti-nutritional compounds, such as phytates, tannins, cyanide, and oxalates, which may affect the digestion, metabolism, and absorption of nutrients in animals [22,23]. This reduction in growth performance parameters might be due to reducing the digestibility of CP.…”

Section: Discussionmentioning

confidence: 99%

Impacts of Moringa oleifera Foliage Substituted for Concentrate Feed on Growth, Nutrient Digestibility, Hematological Attributes, and Blood Minerals of Growing Goats under Abu Dhabi Conditions

et al. 2020

View full text Add to dashboard Cite

To avoid the depletion and degradation of natural resources and to maintain long-term environmental quality and sustainability, the present study investigated the impacts of Moringa oleifera foliage (MF) as a replacement for concentrate feed on growth performance, blood hematology, serum metabolites, and serum mineral profile in growing goats. A total of 30 growing local goats (4 months old ± 7 days, with an average weight of 15.80 kg ± 147 g), were randomly allotted to five treatment groups comprising 0%, 25%, 50%, 75%, or 100% of MF replacing the concentrate feed as daily feed. The MF75 and MF100 percent diets decreased (p < 0.05) final body weight (FBW), average daily gain (ADG), and crude protein (CP) of the diet. Moreover, MF up to 75% improved acid detergent fiber (ADF) digestibility. Feeding MF at different levels did not have any deleterious effects on blood chemistry parameters. Urea, low-density lipoprotein (LDL), and alkaline phosphatase (ALP) values were depressed (p < 0.05), due to increasing the MF (MF50, MF75, and MF100) level in the diet of growing goats kept in an arid region, when compared to the control group. Both of MF75 and MF100 led to a decrease (p < 0.05) in phosphorous (P) level, compared with the other groups. The results were interpreted that feeding MF to replace 25% DM of the concentrate feed had no adverse effects on growth performance, feed utilization, serum metabolites, and serum minerals in growing goats reared under arid conditions. The increasing of MF level up to 50% or more significantly altered ADG and blood levels of creatinine, urea and ALP.

show abstract

Section: Discussionmentioning

confidence: 99%

Impacts of Moringa oleifera Foliage Substituted for Concentrate Feed on Growth, Nutrient Digestibility, Hematological Attributes, and Blood Minerals of Growing Goats under Abu Dhabi Conditions

et al. 2020

View full text Add to dashboard Cite

show abstract

“…Besides enhancing animal productivity as well as favorably affecting lipid composition, the powerful antioxidants included in M. oleifera protect against meat quality deterioration. M. oleifera leaf could be used as an alternative protein source for animal husbandry, as indicated by several studies implemented on a variety of animals, involving cattle, goats, chickens, and fish 7 . In addition, Moringa oleifera has been shown to enhance shelf-life and the overall quality of broiler meat 8,9 .…”

Section: Introductionmentioning

confidence: 99%

The Potential Impact of Moringa oleifera for Diminishing the Microbial Contamination and Prolonging the Quality and Shelf-Life of Chilled Meat

Hamada¹,

Eldaim²,

Fathalla³

et al. 2021

J Pure Appl Microbiol

View full text Add to dashboard Cite

This study was implemented to assess the mechanism by which Moringa oleifera leaf extract (MOLE) improves the quality and prolongs shelf-life of the broilers’ breast meat. Ninety Cobb chicks were randomly allocated to 3 groups. A control group received the standard diet, whereas the other two groups received diets containing MOLE at the doses of 250 and 500 mg/kg for 21 days. Inclusion of MOLE in broilers diet significantly reduced the detrimental changes in the overall sensory attribute scores, characteristic color and odor, and the loss of breast muscle elasticity during storage. Furthermore, it significantly reduced concentrations of thiobarbituric acid, total volatile nitrogen, non-esterified fatty acids, and peroxide, during storage compared to the control samples. No effect on the concentrations of heavy metals, such as copper, cadmium, and lead, was observed. Decomposition of samples was delayed as indicated by lower pH values and higher sensory scores at 4 and 6 days of storage in the MOLE groups. Reduced contamination with E. coli and Salmonella species indicated an antibacterial effect of MOLE. Finally, the present study highlights that MOLE supplementation may play a role in improving quality and shelf-life of the chilled breast meat in broilers.

show abstract

“…They contain protein, lipids (mainly omega-3 and omega-6 polyunsaturated fatty acids, oleic acid and a low content of saturated fatty acids), carbohydrates, minerals (potassium, calcium, magnesium and iron), vitamins (β-carotene, α-tocopherol and highly bioavailable folic acid) and dietary fiber, and can be a food resource for people who are undernourished [11,12]. On a dry matter basis, the total protein content measured in dry leaf powder ranges from 23 to 35%, which is a high content compared to other local plants of common use [13,14]. Consistent with these data, the analysis of 181 samples from different African and Asian countries showed a mean value of 30.3 ± 4.9% [15].…”

Section: Introductionmentioning

confidence: 99%

Potential of Moringa oleifera to Improve Glucose Control for the Prevention of Diabetes and Related Metabolic Alterations: A Systematic Review of Animal and Human Studies

et al. 2020

View full text Add to dashboard Cite

Moringa oleifera (MO) is a multipurpose plant consumed as food and known for its medicinal uses, among others. Leaves, seeds and pods are the main parts used as food or food supplements. Nutritionally rich and with a high polyphenol content in the form of phenolic acids, flavonoids and glucosinolates, MO has been shown to exert numerous in vitro activities and in vivo effects, including hypoglycemic activity. A systematic search was carried out in the PubMed database and reference lists on the effects of MO on glucose metabolism. Thirty-three animal studies and eight human studies were included. Water and organic solvent extracts of leaves and, secondly, seeds, have been extensively assayed in animal models, showing the hypoglycemic effect, both under acute conditions and in long-term administrations and also prevention of other metabolic changes and complications associated to the hyperglycemic status. In humans, clinical trials are scarce, with variable designs and testing mainly dry leaf powder alone or mixed with other foods or MO aqueous preparations. Although the reported results are encouraging, especially those from postprandial studies, more human studies are certainly needed with more stringent inclusion criteria and a sufficient number of diabetic or prediabetic subjects. Moreover, trying to quantify the bioactive substances administered with the experimental material tested would facilitate comparison between studies.

show abstract

Current Status and Potential of Moringa oleifera Leaf as an Alternative Protein Source for Animal Feeds

Cited by 131 publications

References 91 publications

Impacts of Moringa oleifera Foliage Substituted for Concentrate Feed on Growth, Nutrient Digestibility, Hematological Attributes, and Blood Minerals of Growing Goats under Abu Dhabi Conditions

Impacts of Moringa oleifera Foliage Substituted for Concentrate Feed on Growth, Nutrient Digestibility, Hematological Attributes, and Blood Minerals of Growing Goats under Abu Dhabi Conditions

The Potential Impact of Moringa oleifera for Diminishing the Microbial Contamination and Prolonging the Quality and Shelf-Life of Chilled Meat

Potential of Moringa oleifera to Improve Glucose Control for the Prevention of Diabetes and Related Metabolic Alterations: A Systematic Review of Animal and Human Studies

Contact Info

Product

Resources

About