Vol. 12, Issue 6 (2023)

Author(s):
Jyotimala Sahu and Arun Kumar Misra

Abstract:
The present study was conducted to evaluate the effect of inclusion of Moringa oleifera leaf meal and herbal galactogogues on blood haematological profile of Sahiwal cows. Twenty four lactating cows were selected and divided into four groups as control (T_C), T_M, T_HG and T_MIX on the basis of previous lactation yield. Control group was fed basal ration alone, T_M group supplemented Moringa oleifera leaf meal (MOLM) @ 12% of concentrate, T_HG supplemented with mixture of herbal galactogogues containing shatavari, fenugreek and jivanti in the ratio of 1:1:1 and fed @ 60 g/day/cow. T_MIX supplemented combination of herbal galactogogues @ 60 g/day/cow and Moringa oleifera leaf meal @ 12% of concentrate. The feeding was practiced for 150 days. Results indicated that mean haematological parameters; neutrophil count, mix cells and TLC was not affected, whereas; haemoglobin concentration, PCV and total erythrocyte count was significantly increased in animals supplemented with MOLM and herbal galactogogues.