Association of
Peganum harmala L.Supplementation with lipid Profile and its Economic Benefit in Broiler
Production
Abdul Jabbar Tanweer, Naila Chand1,
Sarzamin Khan*1, Asad Sultan1, Muhammad Subhan
Qureshi1, Amanullah Akhtar, Muhammad Inam1 and
Rafiullah1
Gomal College of Veterinary Sciences, Gomal
University, Dera Ismail Khan; 1Faculty of Animal
Husbandry and Veterinary Sciences, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Agricultural
University, Peshawar, Pakistan *Corresponding Author:
dr.zaminaup@gmail.com
Abstract
Concentration of
cholesterol and other lipids in human diet has been an issue of public health
concern. In present study the effects of methanolic extract of Peganumharmala L. (P. harmala) on serum lipid profile and feeding cost of broiler birds
were investigated in a 28-days
feeding trial. Total 240 one-week old broiler chicks were divided into four
groups (Ph-0, Ph-200, Ph-250 and Ph-300) that were replicated six times (10
birds/replicate) and were randomlygiven
methanolic extract @ 0, 200, 250 and 300 mgL-1
of drinking water, respectively. Standard management practices were adopted.
Feed and water were provided ad libitum. At the end of every week, two birds from each replicate
were randomly selected to collect blood
samples for serum lipid profile determination.
Serum samples were analyzed for total cholesterol, high and low density
lipoprotein and triglycerides. Triglycerides were measured by the enzymatic
calorimetric method. Total
cholesterol, triglycerides and LDL
cholesterol showed gradual significant decrease andnevertheless HDL gradual increase with the increasing dose levels
of P. harmala up to 250
mgL-1 of drinking water.
Feed cost was significantly (P<0.05) reduced by methanolic extract of
P. harmala and was the lowest in group
Ph-250. The same group had the highest (P<0.05) gross return compared to other
treatments. It is concluded that methanolic extract of
P. harmala @ 250 mgL-1
drinking water could be effectively used in broilers to optimize serum lipid
profile, to reduce feeding cost and to maximize gross return.