EFFECT OF SUPPLEMENTING POMEGRANATE PEEL POWDER WITH CONCENTRATED DIET ON SOME METABOLITE MARKERS IN GOAT KIDS
This study aimed to evaluate the effect of pomegranate peel powder supplemented with a concentrated diet, at 0%, 2% and 4%, on body weight and several metabolite markers evaluated at three different times in goat kids. Eighteen weaned male of local goat kids aged approximately 3-4 months were used in this study. The goat kids were divided into three groups: control group with 0% pomegranate peel powder, treatment one supplemented with 2% pomegranate peel powder (20 mg/kg of dry matter), and treatment two supplemented with 4% pomegranate peel powder (40 mg/kg of dry matter). Blood samples were taken for analysis pre-treatment and at the end of each month during this study. A decrease in glucose level was seen after one month of adding 4% pomegranate peel powder to the diet. At the same time, insulin level declined in the third month of treatment with 4% pomegranate peel powder. Triiodothyronine and triiodothyronine/thyroxin ratio were reduced in the third month of treatment with 2% pomegranate peel powder, compared to control group. Although time had an impact on some variables, there were no further significant findings for the measurements of the lipid profile, liver enzymes, lipase, amylase, and total bilirubin. According to the results, treatment with 4% pomegranate peel powder lowered insulin and blood sugar levels in the first and third months. Triiodothyronine and triiodothyronine/ thyroxin levels were both decreased concurrently by supplementing 2% pomegranate peel powder without affecting thyroid stimulating hormone level.
Blood Sugar, Goat Kids, Lipid Profile, Liver Enzymes, Metabolic Hormones, Pomegranates Peel Powders.