Overall Effect of Supplementation of M. oleifera leaf extract on Hematological Parameters of Broiler Chicks

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Swechha Akhouri¹, Arun Prasad¹, Subha Ganguly²* 
¹Department of Veterinary Microbiology, Faculty of Veterinary Science & Animal Husbandry, Birsa Agricultural University, Kanke, Ranchi – 834 006, India
²AICRP On Post Harvest Technology (ICAR), Department of Fish Processing Technology, Faculty of Fishery Sciences, West Bengal University of Animal And Fishery Sciences, 5, Budherhat Road, P.O. Panchasayar, Chakgaria, Kolkata – 700 094, West Bengal, India.

Abstract
In the present study, the effect of aqueous extracts of Moringa oleifera and dried powder of leaf treatments on blood biochemical profile showed a moderate increase in total serum protein and total serum globulin indicating better humoral immune response. Higher Hb % in treatment groups indicated its hematinic properties.
Keywords: Hematological parameters, Immunomodulatory effect, Moringa oleifera