Influence of Yohimbe on the carcass traits, chemical and sensory properties of broiler chickens meat

Olusola Obajuluwa

doi:10.56093/ijans.v96i6.168074

Authors

Olusola Obajuluwa Edo College of Agriculture and Natural Resources, Iguoriakhi

https://doi.org/10.56093/ijans.v96i6.168074

Keywords:

Broilers, Carcass traits, proximate, sensory, chickens, lipid profile

Abstract

Plant based additives could help improve some meat quality attributes. This study evaluated the influence of Yohimbe on carcass, chemical and sensory properties. A total of fifteen (15) live birds of 52 days old were selected from chickens fed with basal, larvicide, and Yohimbe (240, 300, 360 mg/Kg) supplements. The selected chickens were representative of the five treatment groups, where each treatment groups were in triplicates. Data were collected on live birds, slaughtered, visceral and cut part. Result showed that relative weights of bled, dressed, drumstick, breast and wings were not affected (p>0.05). However, eviscerated, thigh, ileum and jejunum weights were increased (p<0.05) with 360mg/Kg Yohimbe supplement, but plucked, heart, and liver weights were reduced (p<0.05) in chickens fed 300 mg/Kg Yohimbe supplement. Also, proximate composition revealed that meat fat content were reduced (p<0.05) at 360 mg/Kg Yohimbe fed chickens, and carbohydrate at larvacide, 240 mg/Kg Yohimbe supplementation. Juiciness, meaty flavor, tenderness, and overall acceptability were also enhanced with 360 mg/Kg Yohimbe supplementation. Malondialdehyde (MDA), VLDL, and LDL were reduced (p<0.05) at 300 and 360 mg/Kg Yohimbe supplementation, while HDL was increased (p<0.05) at 300 and 360 mg/Kg. It was therefore concluded that inclusion of Yohimbe at 360 mg/Kg Yohimbe best enhance carcass traits and meat quality attributes of broiler chickens.

Downloads

Download data is not yet available.

References

A.O.A.C. 2005. Official Methods of Analysis. 16th Edition, Association of Official Analytical Chemists. (Arlington, VA, AOAC). Washington, DC, USA.

Aprianto, M. A., Kurniawati, A., Hanim, C., Ariyadi, B., and Al Anas, M. (2023). Effect supplementation of black soldier fly larvae oil (Hermetia illucens L.) calcium salt on performance, blood biochemical profile, carcass characteristic, meat quality, and gene expression in fat metabolism broilers. Poultry Science, 102(10), 102984.

Cahaner, A., Nitsan, Z. and Nir, I.. 1985. Weight and fat content of Adipose and Nonadipose Tissues in Broiler selected for or against abdominal adipose tissue. Poultry Science, 65: 215 – 222.

Dragoev, S. G. (2024). Lipid peroxidation in muscle foods: Impact on quality, safety and human health. Foods, 13(5), 797.

Folch, J., Lees, M. and Astanley, H. S. A. 1957. A simple method for total lipid extraction and purification. Journal of Biological Chemistry, 226 : 497 – 509.

Galitzky, J., Taouis, M., Berlan, M., Riviere, D., Garrigues, M., and Lafontan, M., 1988. Alpha 2-antagonist compounds and lipid mobilization: evidence for a lipid mobilizing effect of oral yohimbine in healthy male volunteers. European Journal of Clinical Investigation, (6): 587-94.

Hayse, P. L. and Marion, W. W. 1973. Eviscerated yield, component parts, and meat, skin and bone ratios in the chicken broiler. Poultry Science, 52(2): 718-722. https://doi.org/10.3382/ps.0520718

Hoa, V. B., Min, Y. J., Kim, H. W., Moon, S. S., Song, D. H., Kim, Y. S., and Cho, S. H. (2025). Meat yield and quality characteristics of Woori heukdon pigs as affected by dietary amino acids and chromium supplementation. Journal of Animal Science and Technology, 67(1), 208.

Hou, K., Song, W., He, J., and Ma, Z. (2024). The association between non-high-density lipoprotein cholesterol to high-density lipoprotein cholesterol ratio (NHHR) and prevalence of periodontitis among US adults: a cross-sectional NHANES study. Scientific Reports, 14(1), 5558.

Jaworska, D., Rosiak, E., Kostyra, E., Jaszczyk, K., Wroniszewska, M., and Przybylski, W. (2021). Effect of Herbal Addition on the Microbiological, Oxidative Stability and Sensory Quality of Minced Poultry Meat. Foods, 10(7), 1537. https://doi.org/10.3390/foods10071537

Kim, J. M., Lee, Y. J., Choi, Y. M., Kim, B. C., Yoo, B. H. and Hong, K. C. 2008. Possible muscle fiber characteristics in the selection for improvement in porcine lean meat production and quality. Asian–Australasian Journal of Animal Sciences, 21: 1529−1534.

Liu, J., Ellies-Oury, M. P., Stoyanchev, T., and Hocquette, J. F. (2022). Consumer perception of beef quality and how to control, improve and predict it? Focus on eating quality. Foods, 11(12), 1732.

Metin, D. and Ahmet, S., 2016. Effect of Dietary Yohimbe (Pausinystalia yohimbe) and Puncture Vine (Tribulus terrestris) Extracts on Growth Performance, Body Composition and Digestive Parts of Broiler Chicks. European International Journal of Science and Technology, 5 (6) : 8 – 15.

Mohajan, H. K. (2025). A Study on Functions of Liver to Sustain a Healthy Liver. Innovation in Science and Technology, 4(1), 77-87.

Mukonowenzou, N. C., Adeshina, K.A., Donaldson, J., Ibrahim, K.G., Usman, D., Erlwanger and K.H., 2021. Medicinal Plants, Phytochemicals, and Their Impacts on the Maturation of the Gastrointestinal Tract. Front Physiol. Jul 30;12:684464. doi: 10.3389/fphys.2021.684464. PMID: 34393812; PMCID: PMC8363294.

Nasir, A. Aasima, R., Faneshwar, K., Vijay, S. and Vivek, S. 2017. Determinants of broiler chicken meat quality and factors affecting them: a review. Journal of Food Science and Technology, 54(10):2997–3009. DOI 10.1007/s13197-017-2789-z

Obajuluwa OV, Sanwo KA, Egbeyale LT, and Fafiolu AO (2021). Carcass characteristics and meat quality of broiler chicken fed diets supplemented with Pausynistalia yohimbe and larvicide (Cyromazine). J. Anim. Health Prod. 9(1): 40-46.

Obajuluwa, O. V., Sanwo, K. A., Egbeyale, L. T., Fafiolu, A. O., Osayande, U. D., and Eguaoje, A. S. (2024). Nutrient digestibility of broiler chickens fed larvacide and yohimbe bark powder supplemented diets. Nigerian Journal of Animal Production, 896-899.

Oghenochuko, O., and Mshelbwala, F. M. (2024). Effects of Moringa oleifera, Allium sativum, Zingiber officinale on the haematological parameters and histopathological changes in visceral organs of Clarias gariepinus infected with Pseudomonas aeruginosa. Adan Journal of Agriculture, 2(1), 117–127. https://doi.org/10.36108/adanja/1202.20.0111

Ojatula, A. O and Afolabi, F. O (2022). Aphrodisiac Plant Pausinystalia yohimbe Induces Myocardiac Histological Normalcy in Wistar Rats. J. Appl. Sci. Environ. Manage. 26 (8) 1385-1389

Ostojic, S. M. (2006). Yohimbine: the effects on body composition and exercise performance in soccer players. Research in Sports Medicine, 14(4), 289-299.

Panea, B., and Ripoll, G. (2019). Plant-Derived Extracts Feed-Addition and Packaging Type Influence Consumer Sensory Perception of Pork. Nutrients, 11(11), 2652. https://doi.org/10.3390/nu11112652

Polidoro, B. R., de Oliveira, M. J. K., Braga, F. D. S. C., and Polycarpo, G. D. V. (2025). Mannan oligosaccharide as an alternative to infeed antibiotics to improve growth performance of broilers: a meta-analysis. British Poultry Science, 66(1), 98-106.

Robertson, T. (2000). Dietary Supplements and Strength-Trained Athletes. In Nutrition and the Strength Athlete (pp. 119-132). CRC Press.

Roy, B. C., and Bruce, H. L. (2024). Contribution of intramuscular connective tissue and its structural components on meat tenderness-revisited: a review. Critical Reviews in Food Science and Nutrition, 64(25), 9280-9310.

Sanwo, K.A., Iposu, S.O., Oladoyin, F.O. and Adegbite, J.A. 2011. Quality characteristics of sausages prepared from local and exotic cockerels. Nigerian Poultry Science Journal. 8 : 26-30.

SAS (2010) Statistical Analysis system. Statistics Software. Release 10 SAS Institute Inc Cary NC USA

Tang, S. Z., Kerry, J. P., Sheehan, D., Buckley, D. J., and Morrissey, P. A. (2001). Antioxidative effect of added tea extracts on minced beef during refrigerated storage. Journal of Food Science, 66(6), 857-863.

Toprak, U., İnak, E., and Nauen, R. (2024). Lipid Metabolism as a Target Site in Pest Control.

Yuan, J., Lin, S., Liu, K., Guo, F., and Bao, Z. (2025). Effect of Low-Density Lipoprotein (LDL) and High-Density Lipoprotein (HDL) on Frozen Gelation of Egg Yolk. Foods, 14(3), 522.

Zhao, B. C., Wang, T. H., Chen, J., Qiu, B. H., Xu, Y. R., and Li, J. L. (2024). Essential oils improve nursery pigs' performance and appetite via modulation of intestinal health and microbiota. Animal Nutrition, 16, 174-188.