Brijesh Singh

Lean meat production in guinea fowl by supplementing Neem (Azadirachta indica) leaf powder.

Supplementation of Neem leaf powder @ 1, 2 and 3 g/kg of feed significantly reduced cholesterol and triglyceride contents of muscles and serum and abdominal fat. The effect of higher inclusion levels of Neem leaf powder on cholesterol reduction was more pronounced as compared to lower level. The reduction was in the range of 6.1-21.32, 2.77-10.37, 2.13-9.34, and 3.94-13.79 % respectively for cholesterol per cent of breast, drumstick, thigh and abdominal muscle indicating that it is possible to produce lean meat to a certain extent by manipulating diets.