HEPATIC AND IMMUNE RESPONSES OF WEST AFRICAN DWARF RAMS FED DIETS CONTAINING VARYING LEVELS OF BIOCHARCOAL
Abstract
This study investigated the hepatic and immune responses of West African Dwarf rams fed diet containing varying levels of Biocharcoal. A total of fifteen (15) West African Dwarf rams were randomly allotted to five treatment groups, receiving a basal diet (Megathyrus maximus) and concentrates supplemented with varying levels of Biocharcoal: 0% (T1), 0.5% (T2), 1.0% (T3), 1.5% (T4), and 2.0% (T5). The trial was conducted over a 16-week period. Serum biochemical indices, hepatic enzyme activity, oxidative stress markers, and immune parameters were assessed. A completely randomized design was used for this study. The results showed that biocharcoal inclusion significantly influenced (p
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