The growth of broiler chickens as affected by the replacement of graded levels of maize by sweet potato leaves (Ipomoea batatas) or Ndole (Vernonia spp.) in the finisher diet

Modulatory effects of dietary supplementation by Vernonia amygdalina on high-fat-diet-induced obesity in Wistar rats

“…Our results are in agreement with reports by Atangwho et al (2012), who reported unaffected feed intake and antiobesity effect of Vernonia amygdalina supplemented cafeteria diets. Vernonia amygdalina has been reportedly fed to broilers, where it replaced 300 g•kg -1 of a maize-based diet without affecting feed intake, body weight gain and feed efficiency (Bonsi et al, 1995;Teguia et al, 1993). There was a significant (p < 0.05) increase in fecal loss deposits observed in animals fed HFDVA relative to the groups fed HFD and CD, as shown in Table 2.…”

Modulatory effects of dietary supplementation by Vernonia amygdalina on high-fat-diet-induced obesity in Wistar rats [pdf]

“…Our results are in agreement with reports by Atangwho et al (2012), who reported unaffected feed intake and antiobesity effect of Vernonia amygdalina supplemented cafeteria diets. Vernonia amygdalina has been reportedly fed to broilers, where it replaced 300 g•kg -1 of a maize-based diet without affecting feed intake, body weight gain and feed efficiency (Bonsi et al, 1995;Teguia et al, 1993).…”

A note on the effect of feeding local forages to commercial layers on egg production and yolk colour

“…The increase in egg production in the groups of hens fed leaves as compared with the control group may be related to the effects of additional nutrients such as proteins contained in the forages. Reports of Teguia et al (1993Teguia et al ( , 1997 had shown that adding small amounts of leaves to broiler chicken diet could have a positive effect on production parameters. Although feeding of leaves to layers seemed to have a detrimental effect on egg weight, the total egg mass benefited from adding leaves to the diets.…”

“…However, it could be possible to include some locally produced forages to improve the xanthophyll content of layer feeds without increasing the cost of feeding or reducing the production level. In addition, reports by Teguia et al (1993) had shown that adding small amount of leaves to broiler diet could have a positive effect on production.…”