Effects of Phyllanthus niruri Extract as a Sheep Feed Additive on Ovine Hepatic and Renal Functions

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The description of the data in this study focuses on the effect of Phyllanthus niruri extract as a feed additive on liver and kidney function as well as the hematological profile in sheep. The study involved 24 sheep divided into four treatment groups: a control (feed with 0.5% sodium carboxymethyl cellulose) and three treatment groups with Phyllanthus niruri extract at concentrations of 5% (T1), 10% (T2), and 20% (T3), each given 1 mL per kg of body weight for eight weeks. These data indicate that the administration of Phyllanthus niruri extract at doses of 5%, 10%, and 20% does not cause negative effects on liver and kidney function of sheep, and does not interfere with the hematological profile except for an increase in the number of leukocytes that exhibit immunomodulatory effects. Thus, this extract is safe to use as a feed additive to improve the health and productivity of sheep without the risk of damage to vital organs