Proximate analysis and chemical composition of Moringa oleifera seeds and its use in broilers diet

Abstract

The present study was conducted to evaluate the chemical composition of Moringa oleifera seed meal and its uses in poultry diet. Results on the chemical composition of Moringa oleifera seed meal showed that the full fat seeds contained on proximate basis, reasonable concentration of 93.57 dry matter, 6.43% moisture, 95.55% organic matter, 43.26% crude protein, 12.08% crude fibre, 21.36% ether extract, 4.45% ash and 12.42% nitrogen free extract. Calcium and phosphorous value in Moringa oleifera seeds were 357.78mg/100g and 127.60mg/100g, respectively. The Ca/P ratio was high in Moringa oleifera seed meal. The ME value of seed meal was 3859.92kcal/kg. The obtained data of proximate analysis of Moringa oleifera seed meal revealed that the seeds are good sources for protein, fat, ash and also crude fiber.