Background: A feeding system based on moringa and chaya leaf mixed complete pellet feed is a feed processing method which help goats use nutrients from tree fodder better, making goat farming more profitable. Pellet feed prepared from concentrate mixture and fodders ensures the balanced nutrition to kids.&nbsp; Pellet feeding improves nutrient utilization and acceptability, ensuring consistent intake and reducing feed wastage. 
 
Methods: The current study was conducted on 24 Barbari kids (aged 2-4 months and weighed 6-8 kg) to evaluate the effect of moringa and chaya mixed pellet Supplementation on growth, dry matter intake along with nutrient utilization in LRC, ICAR-NDRI, Karnal, Haryana. Moringa and chaya was procured from farming system research and forage production section, ICAR-NDRI, Karnal. Three distinct pellets were formulated viz., pellet without supplementation (T0), moringa and chaya mixed pellet supplementation at 8% inclusion level (T1) and moringa and chaya mixed pellet supplementation at 12% inclusion level (T2). Statistical computations were performed using SPSS (Version 27.0), following the methodology outlined. 
 
Result: The findings demonstrated that dietary interventions considerably (p&lt;0.05) influenced average dry matter intake (g/day), which was higher in T2 (458.18 g/d) followed by T1 (426.52 g/d) as compared to the T0 group (409.09 g/d). The kids fed T1 and T2 diets had higher digestibility coefficients (P&lt;0.05) for organic matter, crude protein, dry matter and fibre fractions as differed to those fed T0 group. The ADG (g) was significantly (p&lt;0.05) higher in T2 (58.78 g/d) and T1 (48.75 g/d) compared to the T0 group (41.80 g/d). It was concluded that supplementation of moringa and chaya included pellets, particularly at a 12% inclusion level, improves growth and nutrient utilization in Barbari kids. 
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Effect of Moringa and Chaya Mixed Pellet Supplementation on Growth and Nutrient Utilization of Barbari Kids

Background: Barbari goats are known for their high prolific value and low FCR compared to other breeds. Tree-based fodders like Moringa oleifera and Cnidoscolus aconitifolius are known for their high nutritional value and presence of beneficial bioactive compounds, which can support better health and productivity in livestock. Converting these feed resources into pellet form helps improving metabolic activity and overall physiological functioning in growing animals. Haemato-biochemical attributes are studied widely used to assess the health status of animals. 
 
Methods: The trial was directed on 24 Barbari kids (aged 3-4 months weighing 7.48 kg on an average) from June to August 2025 to evaluate the effect on growth, haemato-biochemical and health indices of barbari kids which were fed mixed pellets of moringa and chaya in goat section, ICAR-NDRI, Karnal, Haryana. Stems and leaves of Moringa and Chaya plants were obtained from farm , ICAR-NDRI, Karnal. Three different pellets were formed ie, pellet with zero supplementation (T0), chaya and moringa and enriched pellet supplementation at 8% inclusion level (T1) and chaya and moringa&nbsp; enriched pellet supplementation at 12% inclusion level (T2). 
 
Result: The study showed that dietary changes significantly (p&lt;0.05) affected the consumption of dry matter, body wt gain as well as blood parameters like Hb, TEC, TLC and platelets between classes. The serum glucose was considerably (p&lt;0.05) lower in T2 and T1 as from T0. Total protein and albumin was remarkable higher in T1 and T2. Total cholesterol and triglycerides were significantly reduced in supplemented classes. The serum cholesterol was more (p&lt;0.05) in control than T1 and T2 treatments. Activities of SGOT, SGPT, Ca and i P levels were found to be noteworthy between treatments. Hence blending chaya and moringa in 8% and 12%&nbsp; level in pellet feeding will enhance goat production and health maintenance of the animal. 
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Effect of Moringa and Chaya Mixed Pellet Supplementation on Growth and Nutrient Utilization of Barbari Kids

Impact of Feeding Moringa and Chaya Mixed Pellets on Haemato-biochemical and Health Indices of Barbari Kids