Journal of Animal Science and Veterinary Medicine

Aflatoxicosis is one of the serious health complications in poultry, posing potential hazards to human health. This study examined the effect of vitamin E and the extract of hog plum on the blood parameters of broiler chickens. Fresh hog plum leaves (Spondias mombin) were harvested from the Federal Polytechnic Ilaro community, ground into powder and soaked at a ratio of 1:10 in ethanol. Aflatoxin and Vitamin E were purchased from a reputable store and used for the experiment. Two hundred and fifty-two broiler chicks were assigned to seven treatments with 3 replicates in a completely randomised manner. Two birds from each replicate were chosen on the 14th and 49th day, blood sample was drawn from their brachial vein for the assessment of haematological and serum biochemical parameters. Results obtained were subjected to One-way analysis of variance on SPSS IBM 25, and significantly distinct means were distinguished at p<0.05. Significant differences were observed in the blood parameter values of the birds. At the first phase, T2 had the highest packed cell volume, haemoglobin and lymphocyte (32.50%, 10.00 g/dl and 65.00%) while T6 had the highest white blood cells and monocytes values (16550.00, and 3.01 %). T3 had the highest alanine aminotransferase and creatinine (34.00 U/L and 0.90 mg/dl) while T4 had the highest total protein, albumin and globulin values (4.53, 2.35 and 3.13 g/dl). At the last phase of the experiment, T5 had the highest PCV and Hb values (31.50% and 10.25 g/dl) while T3 had the highest monocytes and basophils (4.00 and 1.00%). T2 and T3 had the highest creatinine and cholesterol values of 0.65 mg/dl and 252.50, respectively. It can be concluded that the extract of Hog and Vitamin E effectively mitigated aflatoxin-induced haematological and biochemical disruptions, with EHP providing immediate benefits while Vitamin E ensures long-term recovery.