International Journal of
Livestock Production

  • Abbreviation: Int. J. Livest. Prod.
  • Language: English
  • ISSN: 2141-2448
  • DOI: 10.5897/IJLP
  • Start Year: 2009
  • Published Articles: 287

Full Length Research Paper

Antilipemic effect of Moringa oleifera leaf powder on blood serum cholesterol fractions in broiler finishers

Alabi Olufemi Mobolaji
  • Alabi Olufemi Mobolaji
  • Department of Animal Science and Fisheries Management, Bowen University, Iwo, Osun State, Nigeria.
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OJo John Oluyemi
  • OJo John Oluyemi
  • Department of Animal Science and Fisheries Management, Bowen University, Iwo, Osun State, Nigeria.
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Aderemi Foluke Abimbola
  • Aderemi Foluke Abimbola
  • Department of Animal Science and Fisheries Management, Bowen University, Iwo, Osun State, Nigeria.
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LawalTunde Ezekiel
  • LawalTunde Ezekiel
  • Department of Animal Science and Fisheries Management, Bowen University, Iwo, Osun State, Nigeria.
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OgunTunji Abel Olusegun
  • OgunTunji Abel Olusegun
  • Department of Animal Science and Fisheries Management, Bowen University, Iwo, Osun State, Nigeria.
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Ayoola Mathew Oluwaseyi
  • Ayoola Mathew Oluwaseyi
  • Department of Animal Science and Fisheries Management, Bowen University, Iwo, Osun State, Nigeria.
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Oladejo Opeyemi
  • Oladejo Opeyemi
  • Department of Animal Science and Fisheries Management, Bowen University, Iwo, Osun State, Nigeria.
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  •  Accepted: 22 July 2020
  •  Published: 31 March 2021

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