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THE EFFECT OF AQUEOUS EXTRACT OF TWO LEAVES (Sauropus androgynus and Moringa oleifera) AND ITS COMBINATION ON EGG PRODUCTION, YOLK COLOUR AND YOLK CHOLESTEROL LEVELS IN EGG LAYING HENS
Eny Puspani Desak Putu Mas Ari Candrawati I Gst. Nym. Gde Bidura
Volume : 5 Nomor : 5 Published : 2018, September
International Journal of Multidisciplinary Approach and Studies
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ABSTRACT Objective: The present study was conducted to determine the effects of Sauropus androgynus, Moringa oleifera leaves, and its combination administration in drinking water on the egg production and yolk cholesterol level of 40-week old hens. Material and Methods: Two hundred and fourty 40-wk-old hens were colony caged in an environmentally controlled house to evaluate the effect of Sauropus androgynus (Katuk, Indonesian), Moringa oleifera leaf (Kelor, Indonesian) leaves and its combination via drinking water on laying hens. Sauropus androgynus leaf and Kelor extract was prepared by macerating Katuk leaf and Kelor leaves in distilled water (1:1, w/w). Hens were randomly divided into four equal groups: one served as a control and was administered with drinking water only. Theother three groups were administered 2% water extract of Katuk leaf or Kelor leaves, and its combination, respectively. Results: An aqueous extract of Katuk and Kelor leaf and its combination in drinking water increased yolk colour and egg production (P<0.05), but not the efficiency of feed consumption (P>0.05). Katuk or Kelor leaf and its combination administration in drinking water results in lower (P<0.05) yolk cholesterol contents. Conclusion: Katuk or Kelor leaf and its combinations administration in drinking water increased yolk colour and egg production, but decreased yolk cholesterol contents in egg laying hens. Keywords: Sauropus androgynus, Moringa oleifera, yolk color, cholesterol, egg