Evaluation the sustained effect of Morus nigra leaves on growth hormones and insulin-like factor in broiler chickens

Authors

  • ebtisam hazim northern technical university
  • Ghassan F. Mohammed Northern Technichal University
  • Ali A. Mohammed Northern Technichal University

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.56286/z80dda54

Keywords:

Morus nigra , GC-Mass, broiler, GH , IGF1

Abstract

   

Morus nigra contains a high concentration of chemicals with biological activity, making this plant as an important element in industrial medical products. However, it is still limited information about M. nigra role in broiler chickens. Therefore, the purpose of this study was to determine the safe amount of M. nigra powder that can be utilized in the feed of broiler chickens by measuring growth performance. The results of GC-MS showed the presence of bio-compounds possess variety of pharmacological activities in M. nigra . It contains six fatty acids Phytol, palmitic acid, stearic acid, arachidonic acid, lauric acid and Squalene. The effect of plant powder at concentrations of 1, 2 and 3 g to the diet was examined in the plasma of Ross 308 chickens using RT-qPCR. Findings showed a noticeable increase in the activity of Growth hormone expression compared to the control. The highest value was at concentrations of 3 g reaching 2.75 fold changes, compared to the control, which was 0.96. In contrast, the expression of the IGF1 hormone in the liver at3g reaching 2.66 fold changes, compared to the control 1.02.

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Evaluation the sustained effect of Morus nigra leaves on growth hormones and insulin-like factor in broiler chickens. (2025). NTU Journal of Agriculture and Veterinary Science, 5(3). https://doi.org/10.56286/z80dda54

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