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J. Biosci. Agric. Res. | Volume 24, Issue 01, 1999-2005 | https://doi.org/10.18801/jbar.240120.244
​Article type: Research article | Received: 30.01.2020; Revised: 17.02.2020; First published online: 25 April 2020.

Responses of broiler chickens fed varying levels of dietary waterleaf (Talinum triangulare)

Ekine, Opuda Alioma., Orindu, Adaeze Naomi and Ukanwoko, Anthonia Ijeoma
Department of Animal Science, University of Port Harcourt, Rivers State, Nigeria

✉  Corresponding author: [email protected] (Ekine, OA)

Abstract
This study was carried out to determine the responses of broiler chickens fed varying levels of dietary Waterleaf (Talinum trangulare). One hundred and twenty broiler chickens were used for this study. Waterleaf (Talinum trangulare) was introduced to the birds at four (4) weeks of age after they were randomly allotted into four (4) dietary treatments. Treatment 1, which was the control, had no Waterleaf (Talinum trangulare), Treatments 2, 3, and 4 had 100g, 200g and 300g of Waterleaf respectively, in a Completely Randomized Design (CRD). Water was given ad libitum. The data collected from this study showed that the final weight, weekly weight gain, weekly feed consumption and feed efficiency showed a significant difference (P<0.05) between the treatments, indicating a higher feed utilization by the birds in Treatment 4. However, the results obtained from the organ weights, showed significant effects (P<0.05) on the liver, with the highest value in treatment 4. The test on serum enzymes showed that Aspartate Amino Transferase (AST) and Alkaline Phosphate Transferase (ALP) showed significant differences (P<0.05)   between the treatments, while the serum lipid profile indicated a significant difference (P<0.05) in the High Density Lipoproteins (HDL). The analysis of the Blood electrolytes and blood chemistry showed significant differences (P<0.05) in Potassium (k), Sodium (Na), Bicarbonate and Conjugated Bilirubin amongst the treatments. The Lymphocyte counts showed a significant difference (P<0.05) amongst the treatment in the haematological analysis. From the results, it can be concluded that Waterleaf (Talinum trangulare) improves feed utilization, stimulates appetite and a good source of electrolytes. It is, therefore, recommended to supplement broiler diets with Waterleaf (Talinum trangulare).
 
Key Words: Aspartate Amino Transferase, Feed Efficiency, High Density Lipoproteins, Lymphocytes and Potassium.

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Ekine, O. A. et al. “Responses of broiler chickens fed varying levels of dietary waterleaf (Talinum triangulare)”. Journal of Bioscience and Agriculture Research, 24(01), (2020):1999-2005.
 
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Ekine, O. A., Orindu, A. N. and Ukanwoko A. I. (2020). Responses of broiler chickens fed varying levels of dietary waterleaf (Talinum triangulare). Journal of Bioscience and Agriculture Research, 24(01), 1999-2005.
 
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Ekine, O. A., Orindu, A. N. and Ukanwoko A. I. “Responses of broiler chickens fed varying levels of dietary waterleaf (Talinum triangulare)”. Journal of Bioscience and Agriculture Research, 24(01), (2020):1999-2005.
 
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Ekine, O. A., Orindu, A. N. and Ukanwoko A. I. 2020. Responses of broiler chickens fed varying levels of dietary waterleaf (Talinum triangulare). Journal of Bioscience and Agriculture Research, 24(01), pp. 1999-2005.
 
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Ekine, OA, Orindu, AN and Ukanwoko, AI. Responses of broiler chickens fed varying levels of dietary waterleaf (Talinum triangulare). Journal of Bioscience and Agriculture Research. 2020 April 24(01), 1999-2005.

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