Prospects for the utilization of Senna obtusifolia products as protein supplements for poultry

The scarcity and high cost of conventional ingredients are major factors limiting the growth poultry industry globally. This has driven research into alternative for feeding. Senna obtusifolia or cassia, a widely distributed shrub, is invasive in many regions world. seeds leaves plant moderate protein sources with having an acceptable amino acid profile, especially essential acids. nutritional profile products (seeds leaves), coupled their availability make them potential supplements feeding; however, presence several antinutritional (ANFs) (Oxalate, phytate, saponins, tannins haemagglutinins) hinders fullest use diet. In recent years, there been increasing interest processing techniques to reduce ANFs content these safe Depending on birds age, fermented seed meal may be included diet broilers cockerels up 200 g/kg without compromising birds’ performance but raw as low 50 exerts effects. More needed maximum utilization production smallholder medium scale farms. Newer methods will need developed response market price sources.