Effect of alcoholic extract of Apium graveolens leaves on some physiological properties of a broilers

[摘要] This study was carried out on fourteen broiler arranged between (1100 – 1500) gm. in weight to estimate the effect of drenching of alcoholic extract of Apium graveolens leaves on some physiological properties. The birds were divided into two groups which are control and treatment group seven birds for each group. The birds in both groups are housed in same condition, include temperature, light, food, and water during experiment period.The control group cavaged with 1 ml distilled water while treatment group cavaged with 10 mg\kg. B.W. of alcoholic extract of Apium graveolens leaves dissolved in 1 ml of distilled water for two weeks. The birds were weighted and blood sample were taken two times before and after treatment. The results of this study was revealed a significant increase in red blood cells count, hemoglobin concentration, and packed cell volume, while there is no significant changes in white blood cells count, and body weight .

[学科分类] 土木及结构工程学

[关键词] Apium graveolens;physiological properties;birds