Moringa (M. oleifera) Leaf Meal in Diets for Broilers and Laying Hens: A Review

The cost of feed ingredients in poultry production is constantly increasing and it one the main constraints globally especially low income countries. As a consequence, scientists search for cheap available sources protein. M. oleifera leaves have not only high protein but also excellent nutritive biological properties. This review summarises results findings research related to application leaf as source broiler egg production. Studies showed that meals used led improvement growth parameters with up 10% chicken diets. On other side, there are restrictions on utilization meal diets by its dietary fibre content presence anti-nutritive compounds. highlights previous indicating positive effect carcass traits quality, specially pigmentation meat yolk tendency cholesterol reduction blood eggs. A couple studies shown beneficial influence antioxidant status intestinal microbiota which were considered health promoting birds. In conclusion use can improve performance Of interest potential promote animal health. However, more needed find out effects functional traits, including ileal nutrient digestibility, considering amino acids, gut better understanding mode action this plant.