Evaluation of Therapeutic Efficacy of Moringa oleifera Dried Leaf Powder on Milk Quality, Hematological and Biochemical Profile in Indigenous Goats with Sub-clinical Mastitis

Background: The present study was conducted to evaluate the therapeutic efficacy of Moringa oleifera dried leaf powder on sub-clinical mastitis (SCM) in goats. Methods: For this study, three groups (A, B and C) were formed with six animals each. Group A comprised apparently healthy control animals, whereas in group B and C, Moringa oleifera dried leaf powder was orally administered to SCM positive animals twice daily for seven days at the dose of 10 mg/kg and 50 mg/kg, respectively. Milk and blood samples were collected from all the three groups on Day 0, 7 and 14 to determine alteration in milk, hematological and biochemical parameters. Result: In the present study, oral administration of Moringa oleifera significantly reduced the somatic cell count (SCC) and pH of milk along with significant increase in the fat and SNF% of milk. Moringa oleifera successfully improved the blood parameters including leukocytosis, neutrophilia and lymphocytosis in group B and C both. Significant decrease in concentration of total protein (TP), albumin, globulin, BUN and creatinine was observed in in group B and C both after Moringa oleifera administration as compared to healthy control group A. Our study found Moringa oleifera effective against sub-clinical mastitis as evidenced by restoration of SCC, milk, blood and biochemical parameters. Hence, Moringa oleifera may be advised as an alternative therapy for recovery in sub clinical mastitis in goats.