scholarly journals Effects of alfalfa (Medicago sativa L.) supplementation in the diet on the growth, small intestinal histomorphology, and digestibility of hybrid ducks

2021 ◽  
pp. 2719-2726
Author(s):  
Bambang Suwignyo ◽  
Eprilia Aristia Rini ◽  
Muhammad Khoerul Fadli ◽  
Bambang Ariyadi
Keyword(s):  
Body Weight ◽  
Weight Gain ◽  
Growth Performance ◽  
Dry Matter ◽  
Body Weight Gain ◽  
Feed Consumption ◽  
Villus Height ◽  
Medicago Sativa L ◽  
Small Intestinal ◽  
Basal Ration

Background and Aim: Feed plays the most important role in supporting livestock productivity. There is a need for studies on the nutrient levels in feed absorbed by the body of livestock. The aim of this study was to investigate the effects of alfalfa (Medicago sativa L.) supplementation in feed on growth, small intestinal histomorphology, and digestibility in hybrid ducks. Materials and Methods: The study was conducted in vivo using 75 hybrid ducks, with three treatments and five replications. Each replication consisted of five ducks. The treatments were: T0=basal ration without any alfalfa supplementation; T1=basal ration+3% fresh alfalfa supplementation; and T2=basal ration+6% fresh alfalfa supplementation. Fresh alfalfa was quantified on the basis of dry matter content. Drinking water was provided ad libitum. The observed variables were growth performance, measured in terms of feed consumption, body weight gain, and feed conversion ratio; duodenum histomorphology, measured in terms of villus height, villus width, and crypt depth; digestibility, measured in terms of dry matter digestibility; and organic matter, crude protein, and crude fiber concentrations. The data were analyzed using variance analysis with a completely randomized design of one-way pattern with Statistical Product for Service Solution application of version 22. The data with significant differences were further analyzed using Duncan's new multiple range rest. Results: The results of the study showed that 3% alfalfa supplementation increased feed consumption and body weight gain of the hybrid ducks at 35 days of age compared with 0% and 6% supplementation. Furthermore, 3% alfalfa supplementation presented the best result in terms of villus height and duodenal crypt depth. Meanwhile, 6% alfalfa supplementation decreased nutrient digestibility in the ducks. Conclusion: These findings show that supplementation of feed with fresh alfalfa could have a significant effect on hybrid ducks in terms of growth performance, small intestinal histomorphology, and digestibility.

scholarly journals Effects of Neem and Nishyinda leaves supplementation on growth performance and gut biosis in broiler

2020 ◽  
Vol 6 (2) ◽  
pp. 168-175
Author(s):  
Atikur Rahaman ◽  
Md Bazlar Rashid ◽  
Md Mahmudul Hasan ◽  
Rakibul Islam ◽  
Fahima Binthe Aziz ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Body Weight ◽  
Weight Gain ◽  
Growth Performance ◽  
Body Weight Gain ◽  
Health Hazard ◽  
Feed Consumption ◽  
Control Group ◽  
Broiler Chicks ◽  
Neem Leaves ◽  
Group D

This study was conducted under the Department of Physiology and Pharmacology to determine the effects of Neem and Nishyinda leaves supplementation on growth performance and GUT biosis in broilers. A total of 40 day old broiler chicks were divided into four groups A, B, C and D. Group A was considered as control, fed only with commercial broiler ration. Group B supplemented with formulation of 2 gm grinded Neem leaves, Group C with 2 gm grinded Nishyinda leaves and Group D with 1 gm grinded Neem leaves plus 1 gm grinded Nishyinda leaves per liter of water respectively. Observations were recorded for live body weight, weight gain, feed consumption, feed efficiency, hemato-biochemical parameters and GUT biosis specially the parasite of birds in six weeks. Body weights were increased significantly (p<0.05) in all treated groups in respect to the control and highest was recorded in combine Neem plus Nishyinda supplemented groups (Group D). No significant (p>0.05) differences were observed among the groups for PCV and TEC values. Hb content increased and ESR decreased significantly (p<0.05) with combine Neem plus Nishyinda supplemented group (Group D). The serum SGOT and SGPT levels were also decreased with the same kind of supplementation. In treatment group there was significantly decreased of parasitic eggs, but in case of control group no decrease of parasitic eggs. There was no significant pathological change in any internal organs of the broiler of treated groups. Best result was found in the group D. The present study reveals that combine supplementation of Neem plus Nishyinda gives better result over other groups in respect to body weight gain, feed conversion ratio, hemato-biochemical parameter and profitability without making any health hazard of the broilers. Asian J. Med. Biol. Res. June 2020, 6(2): 168-175

scholarly journals Effects of rations containing leubiem fish (Chanthidermis maculatus) waste and phytogenic suplementation on local ducks performance in the starter phase

2021 ◽  
Vol 922 (1) ◽  
pp. 012041
Author(s):  
M Daud ◽  
M A Yaman ◽  
Zulfan
Keyword(s):  
Body Weight ◽  
Weight Gain ◽  
Body Weight Gain ◽  
Fish Bone ◽  
Feed Consumption ◽  
Feed Conversion ◽  
Fish Waste ◽  
Randomized Design ◽  
Final Weight ◽  
Basal Ration

Abstract This study aims to examine the potential use of leubiem fish (Chanthidermis maculatus) waste and phytogenic supplementation on ration, in order to increase the performance of local ducks in the starter phase. This study used 100 local ducks aged 1 week old, and maintained them until 8 weeks old. The ducks were placed in 5 treatments and 4 replications groups (5 ducks / repetition). The study was conducted experimentally, using a Completely Randomized Design (CRD), consisting of 5 ration treatments, including: R1 (control); R2 (basal ration containing leubiem fish skin flour 10% + phytogenic 0.5%); R3 (basal ration containing leubiem fish head flour 10% + phytogenic 0.5%); R4 (basal ration containing leubiem fish bone flour 10% + phytogenic 0.5%) and R5 (basal ration containing leubiem fish gill flour + phytogenic 0.5%). Observed variables were feed consumption, body weight gain, final weight, feed conversion, and local duck mortality in the starter phase. The data obtained were both analyzed using Analysis of Variance (ANOVA) and Duncan’s multiple range test. The results showed that the use of leubiem fish waste and phytogenic supplementation in the ration both increased the performance of local ducks in the starter phase and had a significant effect (p <0.05) on ration consumption, weight gain, and final weight. However, they had no significant effect on feed conversion and local duck mortality in the starter phase. It was concluded that the use of leubiem fish (10% bone meal) and phytogenic supplementation 0.5% in the ration was able to increase body weight gain, and the final weight of the starter phase local ducks (aged 1-8 weeks).

scholarly journals Pengaruh Pemberian Dedak Kasar Fermentasi pada Domba Ekor Tipis Sebagai Bahan Baku Konsentrat

2017 ◽  
Vol 1 (1) ◽  
pp. 17-24
Author(s):  
Defelly Tri Nurcahyani ◽  
Suci Wulandari ◽  
Suluh Nusantoro
Keyword(s):  
Body Weight ◽  
Weight Gain ◽  
Rice Bran ◽  
Dry Matter ◽  
Body Weight Gain ◽  
Production Performance ◽  
Feed Consumption ◽  
Feed Conversion ◽  
Rough Rice ◽  
Sheep Production

The aims of this study were to determine the effect of fermented rough rice bran on thin tailed sheep on sheep production performance which included feed consumption of dry ingredients feed, weight gain, and feed conversion. This study consisted of two treatments namely, (P0) rough rice brain as a control and fermented rough rice bran  (P1). The method used in this research was T-test. The results showed that the rough bran fermentation was not significantly different (P>0.05) in dry matter consumption, body weight gain, and feed conversion. The highest average gain weight was on P1 (142.58 grams/head/day).

scholarly journals The growth performance of Peking ducks fed with rations containing probiotic agents and waste products of leubiem fish (Chanthidermis maculatus)

2022 ◽  
Vol 951 (1) ◽  
pp. 012110
Author(s):  
M Daud ◽  
M A Yaman ◽  
Zulfan ◽  
H Latif ◽  
D Erfiyan
Keyword(s):  
Body Weight ◽  
Weight Gain ◽  
Growth Performance ◽  
Body Weight Gain ◽  
Conversion Ratio ◽  
Feed Conversion Ratio ◽  
Feed Consumption ◽  
Feed Conversion ◽  
Final Body Weight ◽  
Waste Products

Abstract The purpose of this study was to evaluate the growth performance of Peking ducks fed with rations containing waste products of leubiem fish (Chanthidermis maculatus) and probiotic agents. The study was conducted experimentally using 96 Peking ducks, within an age range of about 1 to 8 weeks, and a Completely Randomized Design (CRD), which consisted of four treatment rations and four replications. The treatment rations used in this research included treatment R0, which was the basal diet, serving as the control ration, and also treatment R1, R2, and R3, which consisted of 10% concentration of leubiem fish skin, head, and bone, respectively, as well as 1% of a probiotic agent. The observed variables included the rate of feed consumption, body weight gain, final body weight, feed conversion ratio, and mortality were then analysed using Analysis of Variance (ANOVA). The results showed that the use of leubiem fish components and probiotic agents in rations at 10% and 1%, respectively, had a significant effect (p<0.05) on the rate of feed consumption, body weight gain, feed conversion ratio and final body weight. However, there was no significant effect on the mortality of Peking ducks. Therefore, this study concluded that the use of rations containing leubiem fishbone and probiotic agents at 10% and 1%, respectively, were able to accelerate the growth performance of Peking ducks.

scholarly journals Pengaruh Kombinasi Sagu Kukus (Metroxylon Spp) dan Tepung Keong Mas (Pomacea Spp) sebagai Pengganti Jagung Kuning terhadap Penampilan Itik Jantan Alabio, Mojosari dan Hasil Persilangannya (The Effect of Steaming Sago (Metroxylon Spp) and Golden Snail Meal

2012 ◽  
Vol 34 (1) ◽  
pp. 30
Author(s):  
Ahmad Subhan ◽  
Tri Yuwanta ◽  
Jafendi Hasoloan Purba Sidadolog
Keyword(s):  
Body Weight ◽  
Weight Gain ◽  
Body Weight Gain ◽  
Young Male ◽  
Feed Consumption ◽  
Feed Conversion ◽  
Final Body Weight ◽  
Yellow Corn ◽  
Randomized Design ◽  
Basal Ration

<p>The aim of the experiment was to find out the effects of steaming sago (Metroxylon Spp) and golden snail meal (Pomacea Spp) combination for yellow corn substitution, on the performance of male Alabio, Mojosari, and their cross<br />(MA). One hundred and ninety two young male ducks from the three breeds of 7 day old were assigned in 48 units of pens (4 ducks/pen). The experimental design was Completely Randomized Design with factorial (3x4) the first factor<br />was duck breeds (a) consisted of three duck breeds, Alabio, Mojosari, and Raja ducks, and the second factor was the type of ration of: R0 (control/100% basal ration), R1 (basal ration + 13% steaming sago and 2% golden snail flour), R2<br />(basal ration + 26% steaming sago and 4% golden snail flour) and R3 (basal ration + 39% steaming sago and 6% golden snail flour). All treatments were repeated four times. The observed variables were the performance of ducks<br />(body weight, body weight gain, ration consumption, and feed conversion ratio). The results indicated that breed had significant effects (P&lt;0.05) on body weight, body weight gain, and ration conversion. Meanwhile, types of feed had<br />significant effects (P&lt;0.05) on feed consumption, body weight gain, and final body weight. It was concluded that the combination of steaming sago and golden snail meal up to 45% of the ration could replace the need for yellow corn as<br />source of energy without affecting the performance of male ducks of 1–8 weeks old. Cross male ducks were better than male Alabio and Mojosari ducks because they were more efficient in converting ration in to meat which resulting in<br />higher body weight gain.</p><p>(Key words: Steaming sago, Golden snail flour, Male ducks, Performance)<br /><br /></p>

scholarly journals Effects of Different Fiber to Starch Ratios on Growth Performance, Nutrients Digestibility, and Ruminal Microbiota in Holstein Bulls

2020 ◽  
Author(s):  
Zenglin Wang ◽  
Hui Yan ◽  
Yizhao Shen ◽  
Yan Li ◽  
Meimei Wang ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Body Weight ◽  
Weight Gain ◽  
Growth Performance ◽  
Dry Matter ◽  
Amylase Activity ◽  
Body Weight Gain ◽  
Nutrient Digestibility ◽  
Ruminal Fermentation ◽  
Holstein Bulls ◽  
Ruminal Microbiota

Abstract Background: The objective of this study was to investigate the effects of dietary neutral detergent fiber (NDF) to starch ratios on growth performance, nutrient digestibility, ruminal fermentation, and microbial community patterns. Thirty-six healthy Holstein bulls at nine months of age (averaged 282±37 kg of body weight) were randomly allocated into three treatments: dietary NDF to starch ratio of 1.13, 1.38, and 1.63. Dry matter (DM) intake (DMI), body weight gain, serum biochemical characteristics, hormones, total-tract digestibility, ruminal enzyme activities, ruminal fermentation, and microbial communities were analyzed.Results: Though the DMI and feed efficiency were not affected, the average daily gain (ADG) increased linearly with a decreasing NDF to starch ratio. DM digestibility, ruminal microbial diversity, ruminal amylase activity, propionate and butyrate concentration, serum glucose, acetyl-CoA carboxylase increased linearly with decreasing dietary NDF:starch ratio. The abundance of the predominant ruminal genus, Prevotella 1 (19.00%~31.64%) linearly decreased, while the proportion of two dominant genera (Ruminococcaceae NK4A214 group/4.14%~6.66% and Rikenellaceae RC9 group/5.57%~7.76%) increased with the decreasing NDF:starch ratio. Dry matter intake, digestibility of crude protein, ether extract (EE), NDF and ADF, AST, BUN, TP, NEFA, GH, IGF-1, and insulin were not affected by the dietary NDF:starch ratio.Conclusions: In conclusion, the dietary NDF:starch ratio of 1.13 benefits the weight gain of Holstein bulls. A potential reason might be the regulation of propionate productivity, amylase activity, and physiological metabolism through the change of dominant ruminal microbiota (Prevotella 1, Ruminococcaceae NK4A214 group and Rikenellaceae RC9 group), which might have a beneficial effect on the lipogenesis and body weight gain of Holstein bulls during the fattening period.

scholarly journals Response of young Bali bulls given Gliricidia and Cassava leaves in rations as a substitute for grass in Bangka Belitung

2021 ◽  
Vol 306 ◽  
pp. 05009
Author(s):  
Zikril Hidayat ◽  
Nuraini ◽  
Rubiyo ◽  
Mariyono
Keyword(s):  
Body Weight ◽  
Weight Gain ◽  
Crude Protein ◽  
Dry Matter ◽  
Body Weight Gain ◽  
Age Groups ◽  
Live Weight ◽  
Feed Consumption ◽  
Feed Conversion ◽  
Cassava Leaves

Gliricidia (Gamal) is a high protein forage source. Gamal contains 24-25% crude protein. In Bangka Belitung Islands, Gamal is deliberately cultivated as a climbing pole and shade for pepper plants. Usually, Gamal shoots are trimmed once every three months, the leaves can be used as feed. Apart from Gamal, Cassava leaves are also a nutritious feed ingredient. Cassava leaves contain 23.04% crude protein, 24.86% dry matter, and 64.87% dry matter digestibility. This study aims to determine feed consumption, body weight gain, and feed conversion ratio (FCR) of young Bali bulls into small farmers. This research was conducted in Simpang Perlang Village, Central Bangka Regency from June to October 2016. The sample used was 24 young Bali bulls aged 1-3 years with an average live weight of 186.3 kg, which were grouped into 4 (four) feed treatments and 2 (two) age groups, namely 1-2 years and 2-3 years, where each was given 3 (three) replications. Data was analyzed using a completely randomized design and the DMRT test. The results showed that the feed factor and age factor significantly (P < 0.05) had an effect on feed consumption, body weight gain, and FCR.

Effect of Weaning and Natural Suckling on the Colostrum, Milk and Dry Matter Intake and Growth Performance of Sahiwal Calves

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Pranay Bharti ◽  
M.L. Kamboj
Keyword(s):  
Body Weight ◽  
Weight Gain ◽  
Growth Performance ◽  
Dry Matter ◽  
Body Weight Gain ◽  
Average Daily Gain ◽  
Milk Intake ◽  
Dry Matter Intake ◽  
Final Body Weight ◽  
The Mean

Background: The young calves are the future replacement stock in any farm. Traditionally calves are allowed to suckle their dams while in modern intensive dairy farming calves get separated from the dam. The current study was aimed to find the influence of weaning and natural suckling on the colostrum, milk and dry matter intake growth performance of Sahiwal calves. Methods: Twelve newborn Sahiwal calves were selected and divided into 2 groups, one group was weaned from their dams immediately after birth (weaned group) and another allowed to suckle their dam (suckled group). The parameters were taken daily for colostrum intake, weekly for milk intake and fortnightly for total dry matter intake (from milk, green fodder and concentrate), body weight and average body weight gain. Result: The mean daily colostrum intake during the first 3 feedings were significantly (P less than 0.05) lower in weaned calves as compared to suckled calves. The mean daily milk intake was significantly (P less than 0.05) higher in suckled (3.37 kg/day) as compared to weaned (2.80 kg/day) calves whereas average total dry matter intake did not differ between weaned and suckled calves. The mean final body weights at 12th fortnight was only numerically higher in suckled group of calves as compared to weaned group of calves while the overall average daily gain (ADG) was significantly (P less than 0.01) higher in case of suckled calves (0.419±0.012 kg/day) than weaned (0.377±0.009) group of Sahiwal calves. It was concluded that the colostrum and milk intake performance as well as the final body weight and average daily body weight gain was improved in naturally suckled Sahiwal calves as compared to weaned calves.

Digestibility of Nutrients as Influenced by Supplementation of Exogenous Fibrolytic Enzymes in Dry Non-pregnant Cows

2019 ◽  
Vol 14 (04) ◽  
Author(s):  
P. M, Lunagariya ◽  
R. S. Gupta ◽  
S. V. Shah ◽  
Y. G. Patel
Keyword(s):  
Body Weight ◽  
Weight Gain ◽  
Dairy Cows ◽  
Dry Matter ◽  
Body Weight Gain ◽  
The Body ◽  
Neutral Detergent Fiber ◽  
Acid Detergent Fiber ◽  
Fibrolytic Enzymes ◽  
Nitrogen Free Extract

The study was planned to evaluate the effect of exogenous fibrolytic enzymes (EFE) supplementation for 56 days @ 240 mg/kg total mixed ration (TMR) on digestibility of dry matter and nutrients in dairy cows. Six dry non-pregnant cows were assigned in each treatment with and without EFE. The digestibility trial of seven days was conducted after 49 days of feeding. Dry matter and nutrients intake of cows was not influenced by EFE. The supplementation of EFE had improved digestibility of dry matter, organic matter, crude fiber, neutral detergent fiber, cellulose (p less than 0.01), as well as digestibility of nitrogen-free extract and acid detergent fiber, was also higher (pless than 0.05). The body weight gain of cows was higher on the supplementation of EFE in TMR. The study concluded that feeding exogenous fibrolytic enzymes (240 mg/kg) supplemented TMR improved digestibility of dry matter and nutrients, which was reflected as higher body weight gain in dry non-pregnant Gir and crossbred dairy cows.

scholarly journals The Effects of Feed Color on Broiler Performance between Day 1 and 21

Animals ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 11 (6) ◽  
pp. 1511
Author(s):  
Joseph P. Gulizia ◽  
Kevin M. Downs
Keyword(s):  
Body Weight ◽  
Weight Gain ◽  
Treatment Effects ◽  
Body Weight Gain ◽  
Experimental Period ◽  
Feed Consumption ◽  
Feed Conversion ◽  
Broiler Performance ◽  
Average Body ◽  
Average Body Weight

Two trials were conducted to determine feed color effects on broiler performance. A completely randomized design was used. Trial 1 included four treatments: control (complete broiler starter diet), red, green, and blue; and Trial 2 included four treatments: control, orange, yellow, and purple. Each trial had 4 treatments with 4 replicates (60 birds/treatment) fed to 240 male Cobb 500 broilers during a 21 d grow out. Data were analyzed using the GLM procedure. In Trial 1, there were no treatment effects on average body weight, body weight gain, and feed consumption (p > 0.05). Adjusted feed conversion for control (1.23) was less than red (1.27; p = 0.001) and green (1.26; p = 0.009), with blue (1.25; p = 0.056) tending to be different during the experimental period. In Trial 2, there were no treatment effects on average body weight, feed consumption, and adjusted feed conversion during this study (p > 0.05). Body weight gain between d 1 to 14 for purple (490.78 g/bird) was more than orange (467 g/bird; p = 0.013) and yellow (461 g/bird; p= 0.004), with control (474 g/bird; p = 0.052) tending to be different. Results indicate that these feed colors had some, albeit limited, influence on broiler performance parameters.

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