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, Pages 24-46 PDF (410.47 K) | ||
| Document Type: Full research articles | ||
| DOI: 10.21608/jaesj.2025.376228.1257 | ||
| Authors | ||
| 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 | ||
| 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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