Effect of Water Extract of Artemisia annua L. on Growth Performance, Blood Biochemical Parameters and Intestinal-Related Indices in Mutton Sheep.

ABSTRACT:

Objective

This experiment aimed to explore the effects of water extract of Artemisia annua L. (WEAA) on growth performance, blood parameters, and intestinal-related indices in mutton sheep, so as to evaluate its potential as a natural growth promoter.

Methods

The experiment was conducted using a completely randomized design. Thirty-two 3-month-old Dorper × Han mutton sheep were randomly assigned to 4 groups (n = 8). The control group was fed only the basal diet, while the other groups were fed the basal diet supplemented with, respectively, 500, 1000, and 1500 mg/kg WEAA. The adaptation period lasted 15 days, followed by a 60-day experimental period.

Results

Results showed that dietary supplementation of WEAA significantly reduced average daily feed intake (ADF

SUBMITTER: Gang G 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12838144 | biostudies-literature | 2026 Jan

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature