Effect of Aloe vera Leaf Meal on Haematological Parameters and Semen Quality of Noiler Cocks

Abstract

This research was conducted to determine the Effects of Aloe vera Leaf meal on Hematology and Semen Characteristics of Chickens. The study evaluated the impact of Aloe vera (AV) on reproductive performance, haematology, and Semen Characteristics in Noiler cocks. A total of one hundred and fourty four (144) Noiler cocks were fed diets Aloe vera leaf meal at varying inclusion rates (0.0, 0.5, 1.0, and 1.5%). Data collected include semen volume, semen colour, motility, concentration, percentage live and semen morphology. hematological indices recorde include hemoglobin, packed cell volume, red blood cell, white blood, mean corporcular volume, mean corpuscular hemoglobin and mean corpuscular hemoglobin concentration. The haematological indices and Semen quality parameters were analyzed. Results on Semen Quality revealed that: AV at 1.0% enhanced sperm motility (52.4% vs. control 34.6%), concentration (47.41 ×10⁶/ml), and viability (54.0%) post-storage. Results for Hematology revealed that: Aloe vera improved packed cell volume (PCV: 47.1% at 0.5%) and RBC counts. In conclusion, Aloe vera at 1.0% is recommended for enhancing semen quality and offered the safest hematological outcomes.