Application of munga (<em>Moringa oleifera</em>) in livestock feed: A review

Abstract

There are prevalent usage of the plant Moringa oleifera in sequential style of cooking and medicinal remedies in various regions of the world. In recent years so many researches performed on supplementation of different parts of the Moringa oleifera plant mostly on the leaves as nutritional feed resource for livestock. Studies revealed M. oleifera as a rich source of essential nutrients protein, minerals, vitamins and essential amino acids with a comparatively low amount of antinutritional factors. It is also accomplished by bioactive compounds including phenolic and flavonoid compounds. In many studies it has been reported that Moringa oleifera consumption improves the health status, feed conversion efficiency and growth performance of various livestock species. There is limited literature available regarding clinical studies, bioavailability of nutrient, toxicity and the mode of action of the bioactive compounds, to which the health claims concern with consumption of Moringa oleifera. In order to get full utilization of the potential benefits of M. oleifera plant as a livestock feed, more researches in these areas are needed.