Study of Noni Fruit Extract Microcapsule on Enzymes Activity, Digestibility and Hematologic of Sentul Chicken
Study of Noni Fruit Extract Microcapsule on Enzymes Activity, Digestibility and Hematologic of Sentul Chicken
Tuti Widjastuti*, Wiwin Tanwiriah, Eka Wulandari, Sekarupa Rengganis Nusantara
ABSTRACT
The active compounds in noni fruit can increase the efficiency of digestion and the utilization of nutrients in tissue cells. This present work aims to determine the optimum level of microcapsules of noni fruit extract (MFNE) in the diet to improve digestibility, digestive enzyme activity, and hematological indicators in Sentul chickens (SC). This study involved a 14-week-old female chicken that was maintained in cages until it reached 24 weeks of age. We employed a Completely Randomized Design (CRD) consisting of five different treatments and four replications, with each replication including two chickens. The addition of MFNE products at a concentration of 225 mg/kg to the feed positively influenced both dry matter digestibility and crude protein digestibility. Furthermore, it significantly affected the levels of amylase and protease activity; however, there was no significant effect on lipase activity. Treatment with 150 to 225 mg/kg significantly improved hematological indicators. It was concluded that 150 mg of the MFNE product could be used as a feed additive in poultry to replace Antibiotic Growth Promoters (AGPs).
Keywords | Noni fruit, Microcapsule, Digestive, Hematology, Chicken, Metabolism
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