Serum Metabolite Concentration and Haematological Indices of Broilers fed Detoxified Jackbean (Canavalia ensiformis) (L) (DC)

Abstract

A study was carried out to examine the serum metabolite concentration and some haematological indices and internal organ weights of broilers fed detoxified jackbean meal (JBM), at inclusion levels of 0% 5% 10%, 15% and 20% in their diets. Dietary treatments did not significantly affect the levels of serum total protein, serum albumin, serum urea and serum uric acid concentrations of the broilers (P>0.05). There was no significant difference in the haemoglobin values of the broilers on different dietary treatments (P>0.05). The values of the packed cell volume of the broilers fed graded levels of JBM were also not significantly different (P>0.05). likewise, weight of internal organs were not significantly influenced by dietary treatments (P>0.05). Gross examination of internal organs of broilers showed no trace of lesion, haemorrhage nor necrosis among the dietary treatments. These results suggest the elimination of toxicity associated with jackbeans and thus proves the efficacy of the detoxification procedure employed.