Effect of Moringa oleifera Leaf Powder (MOLP) Supplementation on Haematological Profile in Transition Osmanabadi Goats

Abstract

Aims: The present study aimed at investigating the effect of feeding Moringa oleifera leaf powder (MOLP) on different haematological parameters during pregnancy in Osmanabadi goats at COVAS, Udgir, dist. Latur (Maharashtra state). Study Design: A total of 16 pregnant goats were randomly divide into two groups, comprising 6 animals each. Control (concentrate mixture without MOLP) and 20% MOLP supplemented group (concentrate mixture + 20% MOLP) /animal/day. Place and Duration of Study: Experimental animals were selected and fed on standard ration and supplements with MOLP at Livestock Farm Complex, College of Veterinary and Animal Sciences, Udgir. Dept of Veterinary Biochemistry, from July- October, 2024. Methodology: The experiment started after confirmation of pregnancy (1 month) till 2 weeks post parturition. Haematological parameters (haemoglobin, PCV, TEC, TLC, DLC, MCV and MCH) were measured and recorded individually at beginning of the experiment, on 60th day and postpartum 7th day. Results: The results of study revealed that haemoglobin, PCV and TEC showed no significant difference in all experimental groups. The MOLP supplementation resulted into significant (P<0.05) improvement in TLC values on 60th day in contrast to the control group. The DLC (granulocytes, lymphocytes) values were found highly significant (P<0.05) in MOLP supplemented group on 60th day and postpartum 7th day, however, the monocytes values did not differ significantly among the experimental groups. The values of MCV showed no significance difference in all experimental groups. The MCH concentration showed no significance, but the values were higher than the normal range in all experimental groups. Conclusion: The significant increase in granulocytes and lymphocyte counts could be attributed to enhanced immune response during pregnancy and 7th day partum stage in animals. The significant increase in total leucocyte count during pregnancy might be associated with enhanced phagocytosis against infectious diseases. Feeding of MOLP did not affect blood profile in pregnant Osmanabadi goats.