Effect of graded levels of Alkali Treated Neem Kernel Cake on haematology and biochemical parameters of Borno white goats

Abstract

The study evaluated graded levels of Alkali Treated Neem Kernel Cake (ATNKC) on haematology and biochemical characteristics of Borno white goats. Sixteen Borno white bucks with initial average weight of 16 kg were quarantined for two weeks during which they were fed diets containing 0 (control), 5, 10 and 15 % ATNKC, designated A, B, C and D, respectively. Completely Randomized Design (CRD) was used with four replicates each. Results showed that Bucks fed 10 % ATNKC diet recorded higher (P<0.05) value for haemoglobin concentration (11.31 g/dl) than the rest of the diets (8.50 to 10.15 g/d). Bucks on higher ATNKC diet (15 %) recorded higher (P<0.05) total protein (70.50 g/dl) and albumin (35.67 g/dl) than bucks on rest of the diets (8.50 to 10.15 g/dl). It was concluded that ATNKC up to 20 % in the diets of Borno white goat does not have hazardous effect on haematological and serum biochemical parameters of the animal.