Effects of Cyperus articulatus (Kajiji) Aqueous Extract on Broiler Blood Parameters

Mohammed, A.; Atte, S. S.; Nuhu S. N.; Yaro, S. S.; Sani A.; Abubakar, A.

doi:10.70382/ajsitr.v13i9.086

Authors

Mohammed, A. TETFUND Center of Excellence For Integrated Farming System , Department of Animal Health and Production, Federal Polytechnic, Bauchi Author
Atte, S. S. Adamu Tafawa Balewa College of Education Kangere, Bauchi, Bauchi State Author
Nuhu S. N. TETFUND Center of Excellence For Integrated Farming System , Department of Animal Health and Production, Federal Polytechnic, Bauchi Author
Yaro, S. S. TETFUND Center of Excellence For Integrated Farming System , Department of Animal Health and Production, Federal Polytechnic, Bauchi Author
Sani A. TETFUND Center of Excellence For Integrated Farming System , Department of Animal Health and Production, Federal Polytechnic, Bauchi Author
Abubakar, A. TETFUND Center of Excellence For Integrated Farming System , Department of Animal Health and Production, Federal Polytechnic, Bauchi Author

Abstract

The study was conducted at Federal Polytechnic, Bauchi Poultry Teaching and Research Farm. The experiment employed a Completely Randomized Design (CRD). The 12 birds were randomly assigned to four (4) treatment groups, with 3 birds per treatment and each bird serving as a replicate. Results showed that PCV values ranged from 28.73% ± 1.50% (T3) to 32.33% ± 2.02% (T4). All values fell within the normal reference range. Albumin values ranged from 1.70 ± 0.17 g/dL (T3) to 1.87 ± 0.12 g/dL (T4). T2 and T3 (80-180 g/L) showed significantly higher globulin than T1 and T4, T1 (40 g/L) and T4 (control) showed similar globulin levels. The elevated globulin in T2 and T3 parallels the elevated WBC in these groups.