Effect of Neem (Azadirachta indica) seed cake feeding on immunological responses of broiler chickens Lather Deepika1, Mishra S. K.1, Prasad Minakshi2, Gera Sandeep2, Minaksh3, Agrawal V. K.2 1Department of Veterinary Pathology, C.C.S.H.A.U., Hisar-125004, INDIA. 2Department of Veterinary Microbiology, C.C.S.H.A.U., Hisar-125004, INDIA. 3Department of Veterinary Biochemistry, C.C.S.H.A.U., Hisar-125004, INDIA. Abstract Effects of feeding Neem seed cake were investigated on humoral and cell mediated immune responses in broiler chickens. Neem seed cake was given to chicks at 0, 5, 10 and 15 percent level in the feed. Neem seed cake feeding enhanced the antibody titre against New Castle disease virus antigen on haemagglutination test and also potentiated the cell mediated immune response as evidenced by increased skin thickness to 2,4-dinitro-chlorobenzene in skin contact sensitivity test. Top Key words Neem, Azadirachta indica, Immunological response. Top |