Original Research ArticleInternational Journal of Scientific Reports
Publication: Performance characteristics of male wistar rats fed graded levels of stored powdered Corchorus olitorius
Int J Sci Rep. 2017;3(2):28-32.DOI10.18203/issn.2454-2156.IntJSciRep20170354
Abstract
Background This study was carried out to determine the growth performance of rats fed graded levels of Corchorus olitorius supplemented diet.
Methods Twenty male wistar rats weighing between 70g and 90g were purchased and randomly allocated into four treatment groups with graded levels of Corchorus olitorius ( 2.5%, 5% and 10%) while the control had no Corchorus olitorius. The feed intakes as well as weight change of the experimental rats were monitored for eight weeks.
Results The results obtained showed that the highest level of weekly feed intake and feed efficiency were recorded for animals in group fed 10% level of Corchorus olitorius supplementation when compared to other treatment groups. Similar result was observed for the weight change which can be attributed to the efficient utilization of feed consumption.
Conclusions Therefore, it can be concluded that leaves of Corchorus olitorius are palatable and highly nutritious and can improve growth performance of rats when fed for eight weeks.
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Affiliations
- Department of Chemistry, Nigerian Stored Products Research Institute. Ibadan Zonal Office, Ibadan, Oyo State, Nigeria
- Department of Biochemistry, Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria, Zaria, Nigeria
- Department of Microbiology, Federal University of Technology, FUTA Akure, Ondo State, Nigeria
- Department of Biochemistry, Federal University, Wukari, Taraba State, Nigeria