Haematology and serum indices of broiler starter fed graded levels of raw Pride of Barbados seedmeal

Abstract

A study was conducted to evaluate the haematology and serum indices of broiler starter fed graded levels of raw pride of Barbados (Caesalpina pulcherima) seedmeal. Seventy two day old Marshal broiler chicks obtained from Obasanjo Farms, Igboora, Oyo state, Nigeria were randomly assigned into four treatments, each treatment was replicated thrice with six birds per replicate in a completely randomized design, three diets were formulated containing raw pride of Barbados seedmeal at 5, 10 and 15% levels respectively. Blood samples were collected from six birds per treatment for haematological and six birds per treatment for serum-biochemical indices respectively. Results showed significant (P < 0.05) differences for White Blood Cell (WBC 10³U/L), Red Blood Cell (RBC 10⁶U/L), Packed Cell Volume (PCV %) and Haemoglobin (Hbg %) across the dietary treatments. Total Protein, Albumin, Globulin and Creatinine were significantly (P < 0.05) affected by the inclusion of raw pride of Barbados seedmeal in the diets.

Keywords : Broiler starter, haematology, pride of Barbados seed, raw, serum, toxins