Chemical Composition of Ekhlas Date Seed Pits and its Water Extract Potential Impact on Body Weight Gain and Health Profiles of Ardi Goat Kids during Suckling Period

Date pit extract has been shown to significantly effect on body health and functions.

Twenty Ardi goat kids (Body weight 9.47 kg ± 0.92) were distributed over two groups; control and date pits water extract groups. Chemical composition of date pits seeds including organic and inorganic components in addition to total phenols were determined. Body weights gain, physiological parameters, hematological and biochemical profiles were recorded.

The results showed that date pit contains 3.23% total phenols, 7.29% protein, 9.85% crude fiber, 28.38% total carbohydrates and 0.49% ash. In addition, the mineral contents (mg/kg) of Ekhlas date seeds show 11700 nitrogen, 2039.64 phosphorus, 1015 potassium, 9.026 copper, 238.33 iron, 462.34 magnesium, 10.6 manganese, 11.12 zinc, 0.31 lead and 0.026 cadmium. Date pits groups had higher (P<0.05) final body weight (g) and rectal temperature if compared to control group. Pulse rate and SPO2 values were not differed between date pits and control groups. Additionally, red and white blood cells, packed cell volume and total protein values were increased of date pit group compared to control one. Besides, liver, kidney and muscle functions in addition to iron and cupper values were improved in date pit group if compared to control one. On the other hand, urea and creatinine values were decreased (P<0.05) due to water extract date pit consumption compared to control one. It could be concluded that seven percent of water extract date pit consumption improved body weight, physiological, hematological and biochemical profiles in growing Ardi goat kids.