To study the effect of feeding Moringa oleifera leaves on performance of Pantja goats
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2021-09
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G.B. Pant University of Agriculture and Technology, Pantnagar - 263145 (Uttarakhand)
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The present study was conducted on Pantja goats, which were reared at the Sheep and Goat Production Unit at the Department of Livestock Production Management, G.B.P.U.A.T, Pantnagar, Uttarakhand, during the month of March 2021 to May 2021, on two separate age groups, namely 3 months and 6 months to study the effect of feeding Moringa oleifera leaves on body weight, haematological parameters and faecal egg count of internal parasitic load on Pantja goats. A total of 24 animals were selected, 12 from 3months age group and 12 animals from the 6 months age group each containing 6 control and 6 treatment animals. The dietary supplement included were as follows- T0- Control (for 3months age group), T1 - Containing 80% concentrate + 20% dried moringa leaves (for 3months age group), T2- Control (for 6 months age group), T3- Containing 60 % concentrate + 40 % dried moringa leaves (for 6 months age group). Ad libitum grazing and water was allowed for all the experimental animals during the period of 60 days. Body weight was recorded fortnightly. Blood samples were collected at 0 and 60th day for estimation of different haematological parameters. Faecal samples were collected at 0, 3, 7, 14, 21, 28 and 60th day for faecal egg count. The salient findings observed from the current experiment was that there was a significant (P0.05) difference in neutrophil, monocytes, lymphocytes and ESR. Moreover, the feed cost has reduced to a minimum with the inclusion of dried moringa leaves in the diet of the Pantja goats in both the age group. From the current experimental study it can be concluded that replacing dried moringa leaves with the concentrate feed @ 20 and 40% in both the age group of 3 and 6 months respectively may be advised to improve the body weight, haematological parameters and faecal egg count in Pantja goats.