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Studies have shown that daily consumption of some plant supplements aggrandize the normal
functioning of body immune system. This study investigated the effects of plant supplements on body
weights and absolute lymphocytes in broiler chicks. Extracts from Azadirachta indica (Neem), Curcuma longa (turmeric), and Allium sativum (garlic) were combined with vitamin C to prepare
three supplements: NeemViC (NE), TumeriViC (TU), and GarliViC (GA). Baphia nitida leaf extract
(BN) was also tested. Each supplement was orally administered to 3-week-old broiler chicks, and
body weights and absolute lymphocytes were measured after 11 days. While body weight increases
were non-significant (P>0.05), absolute lymphocyte counts showed significant (P<0.05) increases, with BN recording the highest value (3244 Lymphs/MCL) compared to the control group (1920
Lymphs/MCL). The results suggest that these plant supplements, particularly BN, can enhance
immune function in broiler chicks.This study highlights the potential benefits of using plant
supplements to promote immune function in poultry. The findings have implications for the
development of natural and sustainable alternatives to antibiotics in animal production.
Iheukwumere, I. H., Iheukwumere, C. M., Nwakoby, N. E., Nnadozie, H. C. (2025). IMPACT OF PHYTOGENIC FEED ADDITIVES ON BROILER PERFORMANCE. Academic Journal of Health Sciences, Volume 1, Issue 1, 22.
Iheukwumere, I. H., Iheukwumere, C. M., Nwakoby, N. E., Nnadozie, H. C.. "IMPACT OF PHYTOGENIC FEED ADDITIVES ON BROILER PERFORMANCE." Academic Journal of Health Sciences, vol. Volume 1, Issue 1, 2025, pp. 22.
Iheukwumere, I. H., Iheukwumere, C. M., Nwakoby, N. E., Nnadozie, H. C.. "IMPACT OF PHYTOGENIC FEED ADDITIVES ON BROILER PERFORMANCE." Academic Journal of Health Sciences Volume 1, Issue 1 (2025): 22.
@article{impactofphytogenicfeedadditivesonbroilerperformance2025,
author = Iheukwumere, I. H., Iheukwumere, C. M., Nwakoby, N. E., Nnadozie, H. C.,
title = IMPACT OF PHYTOGENIC FEED ADDITIVES ON BROILER PERFORMANCE,
journal = Academic Journal of Health Sciences,
year = 2025,
volume = Volume 1, Issue 1,
pages = 22
}
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