JOURNAL OF ANIMAL SCIENCE AND VETERINARY MEDICINE
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DOI: 10.31248/JASVM
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Influence of multi-enzyme (Liptozyme®) addition on performance and haematological parameters of growing pigs fed diets with fermented Icacina mannii meal
https://doi.org/10.31248/JASVM2026.663 | Article Number: 7C44773E6 | Vol.11 (3) - June 2026
Received Date: 04 May 2026 | Accepted Date: 12 June 2026 | Published Date: 30 June 2026
Authors: Assam, Ekeno Michael , Ukpanah, Unwana Anietie , Ndak, Uwem Udo , Udo, Akaninyene Friday* and Green, Blessing Samuel
Keywords: haematology, serum, Growing pigs, Icacinia mannii, Liptozyme.
The increasing cost and scarcity of maize in pig production necessitate the exploration of alternative energy feed resources such as fermented and pressed Icacina mannii meal (FPIM). A study was conducted to evaluate the effect of multi-enzyme (Liptozyme) supplementation on growth performance, blood profile, and cost benefits of growing pigs fed diets containing fermented and pressed Icacina mannii meal (FPIM). Twelve crossbred growing pigs with initial weights of 26–28 kg were randomly allotted to four dietary treatments in a completely randomised design with three replicates per treatment. Fermented and pressed Icacina mannii replaced maize at 0%, 10%, 20%, and 30% levels in diets designated as T1, T2, T3, and T4, respectively. Diets T2–T4 were supplemented with Liptozyme at 1 g/kg feed, while T1 served as the control. Data were analysed using one-way ANOVA and Duncan’s multiple range test. Results showed that the control diet (T1) recorded the highest final body weight (50523.33 g), which was significantly superior (p<0.05) to the other treatments. Final weights for T2 and T3 were statistically similar (43733.33 g and 43500.00 g, respectively), while T4 had the lowest value. Feed intake followed a similar trend, while T4 recorded the lowest feed conversion ratio. Haematological indices were not negatively affected (P>0.05) by dietary treatments. In conclusion, enzyme supplementation reduced feed cost, but the inclusion of FPIM at higher levels, particularly 30%, was not economically beneficial.
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