2024, Vol. 7, Special Issue 9

author(s)
Kavipriya Jayswal, Dr. RK Dhuria, Dr. A Sahoo and Dr. RK Sawal

abstract
This study was conducted to evaluate the impact of replacing a part of concentrate mixtures with Morus alba (Mulberry) leaves on the haemato-biochemical parameters of lactating camels. Fifteen multiparous lactating camels were randomly assigned to two groups, T₁ and T₂ and subjected to a 180-day feeding trial. Group T₁ served as the control and received a concentrate without leaf supplementation, while Group T₂ was provided a concentrate containing 10% Morus alba leaves. Haematological and biochemical parameters were measured at both the commencement and conclusion of the study. The results revealed no statistically significant differences (p>0.05) between the treatment groups in terms of haemoglobin levels, packed cell volume (PCV), mean corpuscular haemoglobin (MCH) and various serum biochemical parameters including total protein, albumin, globulin, albumin-globulin ratio and cholesterol. These findings suggest that the incorporation of Morus alba leaves into the diet does not adversely affect the haemato-biochemical health of lactating camels.