Lipid – lowering effects of bitter leaf (Vernonia amygdalina) in broiler chickens fed finishers’ mash

Owen, O. J.; Amakiri, A. O.

doi:10.5251/abjna.2011.2.6.1038.1041

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“…Similar trend was observed in the albumin. This finding concurs with earlier report by Owen et al (2011b).…”

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confidence: 82%

“…A reduction of 5.5-8.23% of glucose level between the control and the treated group was observed. The finding affirms the work of Osinubi (2006) and Owen et al (2011b) which suggested that Vernonia amygdalina has hypoglycemic effect. Akah and Okafor (1992) reported that bitter leaf possess both hypoglycemic properties.…”

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confidence: 80%

“…Ojiako and Nwanjo (2006) documented that administration of bitter leaf significantly attenuated the LDL cholesterol level of streptozotocin diabetic rats. Owen et al (2011a) also reported serum cholesterol and LDL lowering potentials of bitter leaf meal. Increased activity of the enzyme catalase involved in esterification of cholesterol in the plasma could have influenced the decrease in serum cholesterol in the bitter leaf extract administered birds.…”

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Comparative Response of Bitter Leaf (Vernonia amygdalina) Infusion Administration on Performance, Haematology and Serum Biochemistry of Broiler Chicks

Oleforuh-Okoleh¹,

Olorunleke²,

Nte³

2015

Asian J. of Animal Sciences

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Growing concern about antibiotic growth promoters in animal nutrition and its health implication to consumers of poultry products has initiated efforts towards use of alternative growth promoting agents especially medicinal plants. This study aimed at investigating the response of broiler chicks administered bitter leaf (Vernonia amygdalina) infusion. Sixty day-old Marshal broiler chicks were allotted in a Completely Randomized Design (CRD) to four treatment groups identified as T1, T2, T3 and T4 consisting of three replicate with five birds per replicate. 50 g of dried bitter leaf was infused for 12 h in 1 L of hot boiled water and given to the birds at T1 (0, 25 (T2), 50 (T3) and 75 mL LG 1 (T4) of drinking water ad-libitum. Data collected on growth performance traits revealed that feed intake was not influenced due to treatment, but final body weight, weight gain and feed conversion ratio were increased. Carcass, drumstick, thigh and breast weights and dressing percentage improved in treated groups. There was a reduction of 14.58-23.44% in abdominal fat in the treated group compared to T1. Although birds on T4 gave the highest revenue, the best cost-benefit ratio was obtained from birds on T3. Except for packed cell volume and white blood cell, the results showed no variations in other haematological parameters measured. Cholesterol, low density lipoprotein and glucose concentration in the serum was reduced in the treated group compared to the control. There was no influence on total protein and albumin: globulin ratio in all treatment groups. T3 had the highest value for albumin. Administration of bitter leaf infusion improved the growth performance, haematological and serum biochemical indices of broiler chickens and can be applied in broiler nutrition.

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“…Similar trend was observed in the albumin. This finding concurs with earlier report by Owen et al (2011b).…”

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confidence: 99%

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Comparative Response of Bitter Leaf (Vernonia amygdalina) Infusion Administration on Performance, Haematology and Serum Biochemistry of Broiler Chicks

Oleforuh-Okoleh¹,

Olorunleke²,

Nte³

2015

Asian J. of Animal Sciences

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“…The plant (especially the leaf) has been found useful in the ethnotheraphy of diabetes 6 , asthma, schistosomiasis, malaria 7 , measles, diarrhea, tuberculosis, abdominal pain and fevers, cough 5 , and for lowering lipids [8][9] . Researchers recommended the use of Vernonia amygdalina as an adjunct to dietary therapy and main therapy for diabetes mellitus [6][7][8][9] .…”

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“…It is cultivated in Nigeria mainly for its nutritional value 5 . The plant (especially the leaf) has been found useful in the ethnotheraphy of diabetes 6 , asthma, schistosomiasis, malaria 7 , measles, diarrhea, tuberculosis, abdominal pain and fevers, cough 5 , and for lowering lipids [8][9] .…”

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Vernonia amygdalina, commonly called bitter leaf, is a perennial shrub that belongs to the family Asteraceae and grows throughout tropical Africa. Traditional medicine practitioners use the plant as in treatment of several disease conditions especially diabetes mellitus. In this research, the feasibility of tableting Vernonia amygdalina leaf was examined using three binders. Tableting of the leaf powder was done using wet granulation method. Various physicochemical parameters (angle of repose, bulk density, tapped density, Hausner's ratio, Carr's index, ash value etc.) were determined and found to be within normal limits. The strength of the tablets was assessed by crushing strength and friability of the tablets while the release properties were determined using disintegration and dissolution times. The result showed that the feasibility of tableting the leaves of Vernonia amygdalina is high, possible and promising and that gelatin is a better binder compared to maize starch and microcrystalline cellulose for tableting the leaf of Vernonia amygdalina.

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Different proportions of dried Vernonia amygdalina leaves and wheat bran mixture supplementation on feed intake, digestibility and body weight change of Arsi–Bale sheep fed with natural pasture hay as basal diet

Adugna

Ayele

Addis

2023

Veterinary Medicine & Sci

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Background Animal feed shortage in quality and quantity, and escalating costs of agro‐industrial by‐products to supplement crop residues and natural pasture hay urged to look for alternative feed supplements. Vernonia amygdalina leaf is one of the potential feed resources to supplement poor quality feeds in ruminant feeding. Objectives This experiment was designed to evaluate effects of supplementing dried V. amygdalina leaves (DVL) and wheat bran (WB) mixture on feed intake, digestibility, body weight change and economic feasibility of Arsi–Bale sheep fed with natural pasture hay as basal diet. Methods Twenty intact yearling male sheep with an initial body weight (IBW) of 18.85 ± 0.95 kg (mean ± SD) were stratified into five blocks (four animals per block) based on their IBW and kept for 90 days of feeding and 10 days of digestibility trials. Four treatment diets comprised ad libitum hay (control, T1) and ad libitum hay plus daily supplementation of 300 g dry matter (DM) in a ratio of 2DVL:1WB (T2), 1DVL:1WB (T3) and 1DVL:2WB (T4), and the treatment feeds were randomly assigned to each animal within a block. Data were subjected to the analysis of variance using the GLM procedure of SAS (version 9.1). Results The results showed that the crude protein contents of hay, DVL and WB were 9.4%, 21.5% and 15.5%, respectively. Supplementation improved (p < 0.0001) DM intake (DMI), apparent nutrient digestibility, average daily gain (ADG) and economic return. Sheep supplemented with two parts of DVL and one part of WB resulted significantly (p<0.0001) the highest DMI, DM and nutrient digestibility and a better feed conversion ratio. Consequently, they resulted highest ADG and net return. Conclusions Sheep fed with a basal diet of natural pasture hay supplemented with two parts of DVL and one part of WB is economical to improve body weight of Arsi–Bale sheep.

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Lipid – lowering effects of bitter leaf (Vernonia amygdalina) in broiler chickens fed finishers’ mash

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Comparative Response of Bitter Leaf (Vernonia amygdalina) Infusion Administration on Performance, Haematology and Serum Biochemistry of Broiler Chicks

Comparative Response of Bitter Leaf (Vernonia amygdalina) Infusion Administration on Performance, Haematology and Serum Biochemistry of Broiler Chicks

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Different proportions of dried Vernonia amygdalina leaves and wheat bran mixture supplementation on feed intake, digestibility and body weight change of Arsi–Bale sheep fed with natural pasture hay as basal diet

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