Anthelmintic efficacy of Moringa oleifera leaf meal on growth of Nellore lambs

The present study was aimed to explore the anthelmintic efficacy and growth promoting potential of Moringa oleifera leaf meal (MOLM) in eighteen post-weaned Nellore lambs (3 months old, average body weight 11.70±0.18 kg) over 90-day trial period. Lambs were randomly assigned to three dietary groups: T0 (control, MOLM at 0% protein replacement level), T1 (MOLM at 15% protein replacement level), and T2 (MOLM at 30% protein replacement level). Monthly data of faecal egg count (EPG) and body weights revealed significant decrease in EPG levels and an increase in weight gains in MOLM-supplemented groups (T1: 88.39±7.08; T2: 91.70±8.04) than the control group. These findings suggested that Moringa oleifera leaf meal has a significant role in controlling gastrointestinal nematode infections along with its growth promoting benefits.