EFFICACY OF CURCUMIN AND MONOCHROMATIC LIGHT IN IMPROVING LIVER FUNCTIONS OF SEXUALLY MATURE MAGELANG DUCKS
Abstract: The liver of female
poultry has a vital role as an organ for biosynthesis of the yolk precursor and
has a greater chance of experiencing cellular damages. This experiment was
designed to study the uses of curcumin and monochromatic light in suppressing
liver destruction during the period of yolk biosynthesis in Magelang ducks. One
hundred and ninety two female Magelang ducks were assigned into a completely
randomized design with a 4x4 factorial arrangement. The first factor was dose of curcumin
supplementation consisted of 4 levels i.e., 0, 9, 18, and 36 mg. The second factor was the color of
monochromatic light consisted of 4 levels i.e., white, red, green, and blue.
The results showed that hydropic and fat degenerations in the livers of
Magelang ducks entering laying phase were still in a normal range. There was an
interaction effect between curcumin and monochromatic light on the serum
SGPT/GOT and liver MDA concentrations (P<0.05). Serum lipid concentrations
positively correlated with the increased serum SGPT/GOT and liver MDA
concentrations as indicators of liver damages. Supplementation of curcumin and
the use of monochromatic light could reduce and suppress liver destruction and
damage during laying period.
Author: K. Kasiyati, W.
Manalu, S. Sumiati, D. R. Ekastuti
Journal Code: jppeternakangg160040