| dc.description.abstract | The purpose of this study was to evaluate the effect of utilizing Moringa oleifera leaf meal as a substitute for soybean meal protein in the diet to produce functional quail eggs. This study used 240 quails aged 6-14 weeks. A completely randomized design (CRD) with 4 treatments and 5 replicates was used in this study. Treatments consisted of P0: Control ration, P1: Moringa oleifera leaf meal protein replaces 10% soybean meal protein, P2: Moringa oleifera leaf meal protein replaces 20% soybean meal protein, P3: Moringa oleifera leaf meal protein replaces 30% soybean meal protein. Data were analyzed using analysis of variance (ANOVA), if there were significantly different, Tukey test was conducted. The results showed that the use of moringa flour had no significant effect on egg performance and physical quality, but had a significant effect (p<0.05) on yolk color score, vitamin A, cholesterol content, yolk MDA and antioxidant activity. In conclusion, the utilization of moringa leaf meal as a substitute for soybean meal protein up to 30% in the diet increased yolk color score, vitamin A content and antioxidant activity, decreased cholesterol, as well as egg yolk MDA content, without affected performance and physical quality of eggs. | |
