TABLE 5.
Effect of Malva supplementation on the serum antioxidants and cortisol of broiler chicken.
| Parameter | T1 | T2 | T3 | T4 | SEM | P-value |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SOD (U/mL) | 147.23 | 154.62 | 149.47 | 158.05 | 3.140 | 0.673 |
| MDA (nmol/mL) | 7.96 a | 7.68 a b | 7.32bc | 7.19c | 0.105 | 0.008 |
| Cortisol (U/mL) | 15.69b | 15.43b | 16.09b | 18.23 a | 0.405 | 0.023 |
T1 (Control)—Basal diet only; T2—Basal diet +1% MSLP; T3—Basal diet +1.5% MSLP; T4—Basal diet +2% MSLP; SEM—standard error of the mean.
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Means within a row bearing different superscripts differ significantly (P < 0.05). SOD—superoxide dismutase; MDA—malondialdehyde.