By Ugwuoke Cajethan Uche
The study was carried out to determine the effects of Moringa oleifera leaf powder additive on the growth of layers, egg production and nutritive value of eggs. Specifically, the study sought to determine among others the effects of Moringa oleifera leaf powder fortified feeds and control feed on the growth of layers, effects of different inclusion rates of Moringa oleifera leaf powder on the growth of layers, effects of Moringa oleifera leaf powder fortified feeds and control feed on the egg production of layers and effects of different inclusion rates of Moringa oleifera leaf powder on the egg production of layers. A completely Randomized Design (CRD) was adopted for the study. The study was carried out in the Agricultural Education poultry farm located in the Department of Animal Science mini-livestock farms. The population for the study consisted of 252 Isa Brown day-old chicks and 25 students of Agricultural Education, University of Nigeria, Nsukka. Simple random sampling technique was used to select 240 chicks which were also randomly allotted to 12 pens and 12 students of Agricultural Education participated in the study. Weighing scale, spectophotometer and psycho-productive multiple choice test (PMCT) were used to collect data to answer research questions and test null hypotheses. On the procedure of the experiment, 240 chicks were randomly selected from 252 Isa Brown day-old chicks bought from day-old chicks distribution centre in Nsukka urban area.