Microbial population and blood parameters of West African dwarf goats fed scent leaf (Ocimum gratissimum) as additive
| Autor: | I. K. Oyewusi, K. O. Adebayo, K. A. Sanwo, Aderinboye R. Y, O. A. Isah |
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| Rok vydání: | 2019 |
| Předmět: |
chemistry.chemical_classification
education.field_of_study Ocimum gratissimum Population food and beverages Biology biology.organism_classification Rumen chemistry.chemical_compound Red blood cell Animal science medicine.anatomical_structure chemistry Urea medicine Tannin education Completely randomized design Panicum |
| Zdroj: | Nigerian Journal of Animal Production. 46:225-235 |
| ISSN: | 0331-2062 |
| DOI: | 10.51791/njap.v46i1.2495 |
| Popis: | A study was carried out to determine the rumen microbial population and blood parameters of 20 West African dwarf goats fed Ocimum gratissimum (scent leaf) as additive in a concentrate supplement. The goats were divided into four treatment groups (T1, T2, T3 andT4) with five replicates in a completely randomized design. Four concentrate supplements were formulated to contain scent leaf at levels 0,5,10, and 15g/kg DM. Panicum maximum was the basal diet. Chemical composition of scent leaf and the diets were determined. Rumen fluid and blood were collected from the goats before and after the experiment to determine microbial population and blood parameters. Results showed that scent leaf has moderate crude protein of 10.61% and rich in tannin, saponin and oxalate. At the end of the experiment, bacteria and protozoa counts were not significantly (p>0.05) influenced by the experimental diets, however there was a reduction in their values. Fungi count was significantly (p |
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