Nutritional Potentials of Siam Weed (Chromolaena 
 odorata) Leaf Meal (SWLM) on Laying Hens: Biochemical and Haematological 
 Implications

Fasuyi, A. O.; Fajemilehin, S. O. K.; Aro, O Samuel

doi:10.3923/pjn.2005.336.341

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Performance and economy of production of broilers fed Siam weed (Chromolaena odorata) leaf meal (SWLM)

Jiwuba

Ogbuewu

Nwachukwuguru

2018

Trop Anim Health Prod

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A 49-day feeding trial was conducted to determine the effect of Siam weed leaf meal (SWLM)-based diets on growth, organ, and carcass weight characteristics and economics of production of broilers. Proximate biochemical composition of SWLM and the appropriate inclusion level of SWLM for optimum productivity were also determined. Ninety-six-day-old Chi broiler chicks were randomly divided into 4 groups of 24 birds, and each group replicated three times. Each group was assigned to one experimental diet in a completely randomized design marked T1 (0%), T2 (4%), T3 (8%), and T4 (12%). Proximate biochemical results revealed that SWLM is rich in protein (20.52%) and minerals (9.29%). Birds on diets T1 and T2 had similar (p > 0.05) final live weights (FLW), which were higher (p < 0.05) than those on diets T3 and T4. Birds on diet T2 had the highest (p < 0.05) daily feed intake (DFI) and daily weight gain (DWG), while birds on diet T1 had the best feed conversion ratio (FCR) followed by birds on diet T2. The result of quadratic model regression analyses showed that SWLM levels of 1.48, 1.50, 1.47, and 1.56% supported optimum final live weight, DFI, DWG, and FCR. There were no significant (p > 0.05) differences in the dressing percentage, but there were significant differences in the carcass weight between birds on diet T4 and the other three diets. Similarly, pancreas and spleen had similar (p > 0.05) weights across the treatments. There was significant difference (p < 0.05) between birds on diets T1 and T4 in gizzard weight. Cost-benefit ratio was influenced (p < 0.05) with T4 birds having better income of US$1 per US$10.18 invested. It is concluded that SWLM is rich in essential nutrients and therefore suitable for inclusion in broiler diets at level not beyond 2% for best final live weight, daily weight gain, and thigh weight.

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Performance and economy of production of broilers fed Siam weed (Chromolaena odorata) leaf meal (SWLM)

Jiwuba

Ogbuewu

Nwachukwuguru

2018

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Chromolaena odorata as a potential feed additive bioresource to alleviate heat stress in chickens in the humid tropics

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Kang

Zhang

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World's Poultry Science Journal

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Blood profile and gut microbial load of broilers fed siam weed (Chromolaena odorata) leaf meal in their diets

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The responses of 96 day old broilers fed Chromolaena odorata leaf meal (COLM) on blood profile and gut microbial load were studied for 49 days. The birds were randomly assigned to four treatment groups and replicated three times in a completely randomized design. The birds were fed four experimental diets formulated at 0%, 2%, 4% and 6% for the starter phase and 0%, 4%, 8% and 12% of COLM at the finisher phase for T1, T2, T3 and T4 respectively. All the haematological parameters were similar (P>0.05) across the treatment groups except MCH and WBC which were significantly (P< 0.05) higher and better in the treatment groups than the control group. The results on serum chemistry showed significant (P<0.05) difference for total protein, albumin, creatinine and cholesterol across the treatment groups. Cholesterol was significantly (P<0.05) reduced with increasing levels of COLM. Results showed that coliforms and E.coli were consistently higher (P<0.05) among the T1 birds than those fed T2, T3 and T4. It was concluded that, COLM enhanced adequate haematocrit and immune status, hypoglycaemic ability, suppresses the growth of gut pathogenic microorganisms and enhanced the growth of beneficial microorganism in broilers.

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Nutritional Potentials of Siam Weed (Chromolaena odorata) Leaf Meal (SWLM) on Laying Hens: Biochemical and Haematological Implications

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Performance and economy of production of broilers fed Siam weed (Chromolaena odorata) leaf meal (SWLM)

Performance and economy of production of broilers fed Siam weed (Chromolaena odorata) leaf meal (SWLM)

Chromolaena odorata as a potential feed additive bioresource to alleviate heat stress in chickens in the humid tropics

Blood profile and gut microbial load of broilers fed siam weed (Chromolaena odorata) leaf meal in their diets

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