Impact analysis of Feeding Fermented Karonda (Carissa carandas) Whey Beverage on Growth Performance and Haematological parameters of Albino Rats

The present study was conducted to evaluate the impact of feeding karonda whey beverage (FKWB) on growth performance and haematological parameters of albino rats. A total of 24 albino rats (male) of age 28±3 days and weighing 80 to 95 gm were randomly selected and divided into four groups (n=6) and assigned to experimental dietary treatment. Experimental groups consisted of control group (G₁), while treatment groups fed with basal ration along with 10, 20 and 30% FKWB in groups G₂, G₃ and G₄, respectively. Results showed that the FKWB fed groups had significantly (P<0.05) higher feed intake as compared to control, However, the body weight gain was comparable and did not differ significantly in all the experimental groups. Feed efficiency ratio was lower (P<0.05) in FKWB fed groups compared to control. In treatment groups there were significantly increased in haemoglobin level (P<0.05), whereas, RBC and WBC were comparable in all the groups. The supplemented groups had significantly (P<0.05) higher HCT, MCV, MCH and MCHC values, However, the platelet count was statistically similar in all the groups.