Acute toxicity’s studies of raw Mucuna utilis extracts using Broiler Chicks

Abstract

Acute toxicity of Mucuna utilise was investigated using 5-weeks old 30 Anak broiler birds. A phosphate buffered saline (PBS) extract with a concentration of 200mg/ml was prepared. There were five treatments with six replicates each and a bird per replicate in a completely randomised desisign. Four treatments were drenched with doses 3500mg/kg, 4000mg/kg and 5000mg/kg. The fift treatment was used as a control and was drenched 0mg/kg. The bird were observed for 24hrs after drenching. Results showed a number effects which include: restlessness, dizziness and diarrheic dropping by the birds. Conclusively, toxicity for all the doses but no mortality.