Published in Scientific Papers. Series D. Animal Science, Vol. LXVIII, Issue 2
Written by Lovita ADRIANI, Tuti WIDJASTUTI, Andi MUSHAWWIR, Monica MARIN, Roostita BALIA
This study aims to determine the effect of the addition of microcapsules of noni fruit extract (Morinda citrifolia L.) on antioxidant levels in Sentul chickens in layer phase. A total of 40 female Sentul chickens aged 24 weeks were divided into five feed treatments with various levels of noni extract microcapsules: Control (P0), 50 mg/kg Zinc bacitracin (P1), 75 mg/kg (microcapsules of noni fruit extract) MEBM (P2), 150 mg/kg MEBM (P3), and 225 mg/kg MEBM (P4). The results showed that MEBM treatment significantly increased the levels of GR (Glutathione Reductase) and SD (Superoxide Dismutase). This study concluded that the use of microcapsules of noni fruit extract in Sentul chicken feed can increase antioxidant levels in the blood and improve livestock health. The obtained data indicate that the combined supplementation of MEBM and Zinc Bacitracin positively modulates blood cell indices, reflecting improved physiological and immune status in laying hens.
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