Nutrient Metabolism in Quails Fed Diets Containing Noni (Morinda citrifolia) Shoot Leaf Meal and Lemuru Fish Oil

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1 Department of Nutrition and Feed Science, Faculty of Animal Science, IPB university, Bogor, Indonesia

2 Department of Animal Nutrition and Feed Technology, Faculty of Animal Science, IPB University, Bogor, Indonesia

3 Agribusiness Program Study, Faculty of Science and Technology, Universitas Terbuka, Tangerang Selatan, Indonesia

10.22092/ari.2026.370822.3868

Abstract

Quail eggs are highly nutritious but limited by their cholesterol content. Noni (Morinda citrifolia) shoot leaf meal (NSLM) and Lemuru fish oil (LFO) are potential alternative feed ingredients. Yet, limited studies have evaluated the effects on nutrient metabolism and egg quality in quail. This research aimed to evaluate the effects of NSLM and LFO on nutrient metabolism, health status, and egg quality in quail. A total of 200 laying quail were used in a completely randomized design (CRD) with five dietary treatments and four replications of 10 birds each. The treatments included: T0 = diet containing 0% NSLM and 2% palm oil (control); T1 = diet containing 2.5% NSLM and 2% LFO; T2 = diet containing 5% NSLM and 2% LFO; T3 = diet containing 7.5% NSLM and 2% LFO; and T4 = diet containing 10% NSLM and 2% LFO. Data were analyzed using ANOVA with a post-hoc test of Tukey’s HSD test. The results showed that feeding 5% NSLM and 2% LFO (T2) significantly increased (p<0.05) the metabolizable energy (ME) value to 2,992.66 kcal/kg, without reducing protein retention (p>0.05) or fat retention (p<0.05). The intestinal health of quail was not negatively affected, as indicated by a significant increase (p<0.01) in jejunal villus height-to-crypt depth ratio in quail in T2 and T3 treatments. All dietary treatments maintained the nutritional quality of quail eggs (p>0.05), particularly in protein and lipid contents. Feeding 5% NSLM and 2% LFO in T2 was identified as the most effective dietary formulation to optimize nutrient metabolism, improve intestinal morphology, and maintain nutrient-enriched quail eggs.

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Available Online from 02 February 2026

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