Zingiber officinale, a Phytogenic Feed Additive on Haematological and Serum Biochemical Indices of Yankasa Rams
U. M. Ibrahim
Small Ruminant Research Programme, National Animal Production Research Institute (NAPRI), Zaria, Nigeria
N. Muhammad *
Department of Animal Science, Usmanu Danfodiyo University, Sokoto, Nigeria
S. A. Maigandi
Department of Animal Science, Usmanu Danfodiyo University, Sokoto, Nigeria
I. A. Abubakar
Department of Veterinary Parasitology and Entomology, Usmanu Danfodiyo University, Sokoto, Nigeria
*Author to whom correspondence should be addressed.
Abstract
Aims: The study was carried out to evaluate Zingiber officinale supplementation on haematology and serum biochemical properties of Yankasa rams.
Methodology: Four complete experimental diets were formulated with graded levels of ginger at 0, 2.5, 5 and 7.5 g/kg inclusion levels. The four experimental diets were fed to twenty (20) intact male animals. A completely randomized experimental design (CRD) was used in the experiment with number of animals representing replication and graded levels of ginger representing treatments.
Results: Results indicated no significant difference (P˃0.05) between treatment means on biochemical and haematological parameters (p˃0.05).
Conclusion: It was concluded that ginger supplementation up to 7 g/kg did not have significant effect on the haematological and biochemical indices of Yankasa rams.
Keywords: Haematology, serum chemistry, Yankasa rams, supplementation, Zingiber officinale, guinea savannah, Nigeria