Blood Profile of Quails (Coturnix coturnix japonica) Fed Ration Containing Silkworm Pupae (Bombyx mori) Powder Extract
Abstract: The aim of this
research was to assess the use of silkworm pupae (Bombyx mori) powder extract
on the blood cells and hematological variables of quails (Coturnix coturnix
japonica). The treatments consisted of R0= isoenergy and isoprotein ration
without pupae powder extract, R1= isoenergy and isoprotein ration + 1% of pupae
powder extract, R2= isoenergy and isoprotein ration + 10% of pupae powder
extract, R3= isoenergy and isoprotein ration + 1% of residue of pupae powder
extract, R4= isoenergy and isoprotein ration + 10% of residue of pupae powder
extract, R5= isoenergy and isoprotein ration + 1% of pupae powder, and R6=
isoenergy and isoprotein ration + 10% of pupae powder. The variables measured
were blood cell and hematological profiles including the number of leukocytes,
erythrocytes, and leukocytes differentiation. Immune response was observed at
12, 24, and 48 h by counting the white blood cells type. The results showed
that feed consumption ranged 79.19-154.70 g/quail/wk and the body weight was
71.45-149 g/quail. The addition of pupae extract at a dose of 10% in the diet
significantly (P<0.05) increased the number of quail white blood cells. The
addition of pupae extract, pupae powder residue, and pupae powder in the ration
did not significantly affect the number of quail erythrocytes, hemoglobin, and
PCV (packed cell volume). Mean number of white blood cells increased during 24
h after treatment of 10% pupae powder extract (R2) and decreased at the 48th h.
It is concluded that the value of leukocytes, lymphocytes, monocytes, and
heterophile increased in quails supplemented with 10% pupae powder extract
(R2).
Author: Novita Anggraeni,
Achmad Farajallah, Dewi Apri Astuti
Journal Code: jppeternakangg160008