The Effect of Sauropus androgynus Leaves on Feed Intake, Hematological and Blood Biochemical Status in Laying Native Chickens

This study aimed to evaluate the effect of Sauropus androgynus leaves powder (SALP) on the hematological and blood biochemical status of laying native chickens. Forty laying native chickens were distributed into four treatments, namely: P1 = laying native chickens fed rations without SALP (0%, control); P2 = laying native chickens fed rations with 4% SALP; P3 = laying native chickens fed rations with 8% SALP; P4 = laying native chickens fed rations with 4% SALP. Feeding SALP did not affect feed intake and protein intake, but it significantly affected dietary iron intake (P<0.01). Furthermore, the SALP had no significant effect on Hb, leukocytes, hematocrit, erythrocytes, thrombocytes, protein and albumin concentration, but it had a significant effect (P<0.01) on triglyceride concentration in laying native chickens. It can be concluded that the administration of SALP did not change the hematological status, feed intake, and protein intake but increased the blood triglyceride concentration and dietary iron intake in laying native chickens.