Blood Chemistry, Liver Function and Serum Glucose Profiles of BroilersHealth offered Mixed Herbal Recipes

Abstract

A research trial was conducted on broiler health to explore the potential role of water based
extract from Garlic (Allium sativum), Ginger (Zingiber officinale), Neem (Azadirachta
indica) and Barberry (Berberis lycium). Their effect was studied upon blood chemistry, liver
enzymes and serum glucose level. A total of 240 broilers were randomly allocated into four
groups i.e. A, B, C and D. Group A was kept as control, whereas B, C and D received herbal
recipes of Garlic, Ginger, Neem and Barberry @ 2, 4, 1 and 8gm / liter of water, 3, 5, 2 and
9gm / liter of water and 4, 6, 3 and 10 gm / liter of water, respectively for 35 days. Blood
Chemistry (Leukocyte, Lymphocyte and Neutrophil) showed better response (P<0.05) in
group B and D, respectively. Serum glucose profiles and hepatic enzymes i.e.; Alanine
Aminotransferase (ALT), Alkaline Phosphatase (ALP) and Aspartate Aminotransferase
(AST) across the treatment groups remained same. Recipe D did not influence serum glucose levels and hepatic parameters, but it distinctly affects the concentrations of leukocytes,
lymphocytes, and neutrophils in the blood.