Evaluating the Effects of Citronella Oil-Fortified Feed Mixtures on the Physiological Blood Profile of Beef Cattle
Published 2026-10-07
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Abstract
Citronella oil as a feed additive has been shown to improve livestock immunity due to its bioactive compounds with antimicrobial properties, which support protein utilization and immunoglobulin production. This study evaluated the effect of citronella oil premix on the physiological blood profile of beef cattle. Fourteen Simmental cattle aged 1–1.5 years were used. The animals were fed a diet of 60% elephant grass and 40% concentrate (pollard, rice bran, and corn residues), supplemented with 2% citronella oil premix for one month. Blood parameters were measured before and after treatment, focusing on leukocytes, erythrocytes, platelets, and hemoglobin levels. Results showed a slight decrease in red blood cell count from 4.81 × 10⁶/µL to 4.68 × 10⁶/µL, while hemoglobin was recorded at 15.10 g/dL. Platelet levels increased significantly from 953.36 × 10³/µL to 1463.86 × 10³/µL after supplementation.
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