Turmeric Flour Supplementation Modulates Blood Profile in Murrah Buffalo
Turmeric Flour Supplementation Modulates Blood Profile in Murrah Buffalo
Salam N. Aritonang1*, Yulia Yellita1, Dwita Saningtias2, Eka Putri2, Rizqan1
ABSTRACT
Turmeric flour is rich in antioxidants and natural antibiotic compounds that support buffalo health. It is predicted that turmeric flour supplements will enhance erythrocytes, hematocrit, hemoglobin, and leukocytes, as observed in the health of female Murrah buffaloes. Parameters measured in this study included hematology (erythrocytes, hemoglobin, hematocrit, and leukocytes) in Murrah buffaloes. The study involved four lactating Murrah buffaloes aged 3 to 5 years, following a Latin Square Design consisting of four treatments: A (0% turmeric flour), B (0.015% turmeric flour), C (0.03% turmeric flour), and D (0.045% turmeric flour), added to the basal feed comprising field grass, king grass, and 2 kg of withered cassava leaf. The results showed that turmeric flour supplementation significantly increased (P<0.05) erythrocytes (4.8 - 6.51 x 106/mm3), hemoglobin (9.85 - 13.22 g/dl), hematocrit (25.82 - 33.32%), and leukocytes (8.55 - 11.17 x 103/mm3), while maintaining values within normal ranges. Based on the results, supplementation of turmeric flour up to 0.03% (C) was found to be the most optimal for blood profile improvement and can enhance the health of Murrah buffaloes.
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