Dosage Optimization of Methionine and Moringa oleifera Leaf Extract for In ovo Feeding in Japanese Quails
Abstract
An experiment was conducted to optimize the dosage of methionine and Moringa oleifera leaf extract (MOLE) for In ovo administration in Japanese quails, based on hatchability, chick weight, and early post-hatch viability. On day 14 of incubation, 700 live embryonated eggs were injected with 0.1 mL of either normal saline (T1); methionine at 1.5 mg (T2), 2 mg (T3), or 2.5 mg (T4); or MOLE at 10 µg (T5), 20 µg (T6), or 30 µg (T7). Hatchability, chick weight, and mortality up to 7 days of post-hatch were recorded. The results indicated that the hatchability differed significantly (P
Fields of Study & Subjects
Animal Nutrition and Physiology
Moringa oleifera research and applications
Agricultural safety and regulations
Publication details
- Journal / source
- Journal of biology and nature
- Volume
- 18
- Issue
- 1
- Pages
- 48–53
- Publication date
- 13 January 2026
- Language
- EN