IMPACT OF SUPPLEMENTING MEAT-TYPE CHICKENS WITH PEPPERMINT WATER EXTRACT (Mentha piperita) ON LYMPHOID ORGANS AND SOME BLOOD PARAMETERS
habashy, W., Abdelsattar, A., Abokhadra, A., askar, A., munir, A., Taalab, A., Elewaa, A., Elshrief, E., El-Shamy, E., Sheba, E., Mahana, E., El-Sabagh, S., Emara, S. (2025). IMPACT OF SUPPLEMENTING MEAT-TYPE CHICKENS WITH PEPPERMINT WATER EXTRACT (Mentha piperita) ON LYMPHOID ORGANS AND SOME BLOOD PARAMETERS. EKB Journal Management System, 24(2), 24-46. doi: 10.21608/jaesj.2025.376228.1257
walid habashy; Ahmed Abdelsattar; ahmed Abokhadra; Ahmed askar; Ahmed munir; Arwa Taalab; Asmaa Elewaa; Elham Elshrief; Eman El-Shamy; Eman Sheba; Esraa Mahana; Shams El-Sabagh; Shimaa Emara. "IMPACT OF SUPPLEMENTING MEAT-TYPE CHICKENS WITH PEPPERMINT WATER EXTRACT (Mentha piperita) ON LYMPHOID ORGANS AND SOME BLOOD PARAMETERS". EKB Journal Management System, 24, 2, 2025, 24-46. doi: 10.21608/jaesj.2025.376228.1257
habashy, W., Abdelsattar, A., Abokhadra, A., askar, A., munir, A., Taalab, A., Elewaa, A., Elshrief, E., El-Shamy, E., Sheba, E., Mahana, E., El-Sabagh, S., Emara, S. (2025). 'IMPACT OF SUPPLEMENTING MEAT-TYPE CHICKENS WITH PEPPERMINT WATER EXTRACT (Mentha piperita) ON LYMPHOID ORGANS AND SOME BLOOD PARAMETERS', EKB Journal Management System, 24(2), pp. 24-46. doi: 10.21608/jaesj.2025.376228.1257
habashy, W., Abdelsattar, A., Abokhadra, A., askar, A., munir, A., Taalab, A., Elewaa, A., Elshrief, E., El-Shamy, E., Sheba, E., Mahana, E., El-Sabagh, S., Emara, S. IMPACT OF SUPPLEMENTING MEAT-TYPE CHICKENS WITH PEPPERMINT WATER EXTRACT (Mentha piperita) ON LYMPHOID ORGANS AND SOME BLOOD PARAMETERS. EKB Journal Management System, 2025; 24(2): 24-46. doi: 10.21608/jaesj.2025.376228.1257

IMPACT OF SUPPLEMENTING MEAT-TYPE CHICKENS WITH PEPPERMINT WATER EXTRACT (Mentha piperita) ON LYMPHOID ORGANS AND SOME BLOOD PARAMETERS

Journal of Agricultural and Environmental Sciences
Volume 24, Issue 2, August 2025, Page 24-46  XML PDF (410.47 K)
Document Type: Full research articles
DOI: 10.21608/jaesj.2025.376228.1257
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walid habashy email orcid ; Ahmed Abdelsattar; ahmed Abokhadra; Ahmed askar; Ahmed munir; Arwa Taalab; Asmaa Elewaa; Elham Elshrief; Eman El-Shamy; Eman Sheba; Esraa Mahana; Shams El-Sabagh; Shimaa Emara
Department of Animal and Poultry Production, Faculty of Agriculture Damanhour University
Abstract
This study aimed to investigate the effects of peppermint (Mentha piperita) water extract supplementation on hematological, biochemical, and antioxidative parameters in meat-type chickens. A total of 72 one-day-old Ross 308 broiler chicks were randomly assigned to three groups: a control group receiving a basal diet, and two treatment groups supplemented with 0.6% (6ml /l) and 0.8% (8 ml/l) peppermint extract in drinking water for 38 days. Each group had 3 replicate pens with 8 birds. Results showed that peppermint extract significantly increased hemoglobin content, and hematocrit levels compared to the control group (P < 0.05). The addition of 0.6% peppermint exhibited significant improvements in lymphocyte percentage, serum albumin, HDL, and antioxidant markers (GPx, GSH), along with a reduction in MDA and stress indicators (H/L ratio). The 0.8% group showed higher bursa percentage and glucose reduction, but increased liver and kidney function markers (AST, creatinine). In conclusion, water peppermint extract at 0.6% improved hematological parameters, antioxidant status, and metabolic parameters, suggesting its potential as a natural feed additive for enhancing poultry health.
Keywords
Broiler; Glutathione; Herbal extract; Antioxidant; biochemistry
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