Addition of Moringa Leaf Meal in the Diet of Hy-Line Brown Laying Hens: Influence on Productive and Egg Quality Parameters

Ruelas E.P.F.; Canaza-Cayo A.W.; Huanca F.H.R.; Guerra U.H.P.; Churata-Huacani R.; Fernandes T.J.; Aguilar Y.M. · Journal of Animal Health and Production (2023) · DOI: 10.17582/journal.jahp/2023/11.2.185.192

Resumen

The present research examined the influence of Moringa oleifera leaf (MOL) meal on productive parameters and egg quality characteristics of Hy Line Brown laying hens. Laying hens were offered 0%, 2.5% or 4.5% MOL supplemented feeds, using a completely randomized design with three treatments and 12 replications with five hens each. Laying hens were randomly divided into three groups: Control: no addition of Moringa oleifera leaves, MOL2.5: diets with 2.5% MOL; and MOL4.5: diets with 4.5% MOL. The results showed a significant effect (P<0.05) on productive parameters like feed intake, live weight and feed conversion ratio at MOL2.5. Egg quality characteristics like whole egg weight and egg albumen weight, were improved (P<0.05) at MOL2.5 and MOL4.5, whereas higher (P<0.01) eggshell weight was observed only at MOL2.5.There was no significant difference (P>0.05) in the average egg weight/ week and egg yolk weight. The egg production and laying percentage were also improved at MOL2.5. In conclusion the addition of 2.5% MOL in diets, increased all productive parameters and some egg quality characteristics, in Hy Line Brown laying hens.

Instituciones: Universidad Nacional del Altiplano