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Evaluating the Effect of Moringa oleifera Leaf Meal on Broiler Growth Performance Using a Sensor-Integrated Laboratory Monitoring Apparatus

Author(s) Opeoluwa Judo
Country United States
Abstract This study evaluated the impact of Moringa oleifera leaf meal supplementation on broiler growth performance using a sensor-integrated laboratory apparatus designed to maintain precise environmental control. A total of four dietary treatments were assessed: a control diet and diets supplemented with 2%, 4%, and 6% Moringa leaf meal. Environmental parameters—including temperature, humidity, and airflow—were continuously monitored and remained within optimal physiological ranges throughout the six-week trial, ensuring minimal extraneous variation and strengthening the reliability of biometric measurements. Growth performance was tracked using a calibrated load-cell system that recorded weekly live weights, enabling high-resolution analysis of growth trajectories across treatments. Results revealed that all Moringa-supplemented groups exhibited superior growth compared to the control group beginning in Week 2. The 4% Moringa inclusion consistently produced the greatest improvements, yielding the highest final live weight (2376 g), the highest total weight gain (2208 g), and the lowest feed conversion ratio (1.78). Statistical analysis using one-way ANOVA confirmed significant treatment effects on final body weight (p < 0.001), and post-hoc Tukey comparisons indicated that the 4% inclusion level was significantly superior to 2% Moringa (p < 0.05). Correlation analysis showed near-perfect alignment (r = 0.999) among growth curves, reflecting highly uniform developmental patterns across treatments and validating the controlled experimental environment. The study demonstrates that Moringa oleifera leaf meal markedly enhances broiler growth performance, with 4% inclusion emerging as the optimal level for maximizing weight gain and feed efficiency under stable environmental conditions. These findings highlight the nutritional and performance-enhancing potential of Moringa as a sustainable feed additive and underscore the value of precision monitoring systems in poultry research.
Field Engineering
Published In Volume 16, Issue 2, July-December 2025
Published On 2025-12-05
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