Effect of moringa leaf powder and agave inulin on performance, intestinal morphology and meat yield of broiler chickens

ABSTRACT The addition prebiotics in broiler diets can benefit digestion and nutrient abortion. The objective of the current study was to evaluate the effects of moringa leaf powder and agave inulin on growth performance, intestinal morphology and slaughter traits of broiler chickens over 40 d of grow-out. A total of 280 broilers (Ross-308) at 1-day-old were randomly allocated to four treatments with seven replicates each and 10 chicks per replicate: T1 = control diet, T2 = control diet with 15 g/kg of moringa leaf powder, T3 = control diet with 15 g/kg of agave inulin and T4 = control diet with 15 g/kg of moringa leaf powder and 15 g/kg of agave inulin. The results showed that analysis of treatments at time were not different (P > 0.05) for broiler weights, feed and water intake and weight gain. Treatment was significant (P