scholarly journals The effect of a clinoptilolite-based feed supplement on the performance of broiler chickens

2011 ◽  
Vol 51 (No. 4) ◽  
pp. 168-173 ◽  
Author(s):  
P. Suchý ◽  
E. Straková ◽  
V. Večerek ◽  
Z. Klouda ◽  
E. Kráčmarová
Keyword(s):  
Water Consumption ◽  
Broiler Chickens ◽  
Live Weight ◽  
Good Health ◽  
Experimental Results ◽  
Control Group ◽  
Feed Conversion ◽  
Feed Supplement ◽  
Positive Effect ◽  
Low Rate

The main objective of this research was to verify the effect of feed mixtures supplemented with clinoptilolite-containing ZeoFeed (at a level of 1% and 2%) on the performance traits of broiler chickens in the period of their growth. Experimental results confirmed a positive effect of clinoptilolite on the performance of chickens which was demonstrated by a highly significant increase in the average live weight (P ≤ 0.01) of broiler chickens at 40 days of age. The average live weight of broiler chickens was 2.24 kg (at a dose of 1%) and 2.28 kg (at a dose of 2%) with feed conversion of 1.84 kg (at a dose of 1%) and 1.95 kg (at a dose of 2%) while the average live weight of control broiler chickens was 2.12 kg with feed conversion of 1.83 kg. No differences between both groups were found in water consumption. Chickens in all monitored groups showed very good health and a very low rate of mortality (3.75% in control group, 1.25% at a dose of 1% and 3.75% at a dose of 2%). It follows from the experiments that the clinoptilolite-containing product may serve as a suitable feed supplement to feed mixtures for broiler chickens.  

The influence of compound feed with the enzyme Axtra XAP 101 on the growth, feed conversion and livability of broiler chickens

2020 ◽  
pp. 45-51
Author(s):  
N. Yu. Krotova ◽  
A. Y. Lavrentiev ◽  
V. S. Sherne
Keyword(s):  
Broiler Chickens ◽  
Live Weight ◽  
Optimal Dose ◽  
Poultry Meat ◽  
Productivity Index ◽  
Control Group ◽  
Feed Conversion ◽  
Meat Productivity ◽  
Positive Effect ◽  
Experimental Group

The poultry industry in Russia has significant prospects for the development of domestic production of eggs and poultry meat. Insufficient attention is paid to the practical application of enzyme drugs, although numerous studies have proven the effectiveness of these substances in feeding animals and poultry. The purpose of the research was to determine the feasibility and effectiveness of using the multi-enzyme drug Axtra XAP 101 produced by DuPont as part of compound feed for growing broiler chickens. A scientific and economic experiment has been carried out and various doses of the multi-enzyme drug Axtra XAP 101 have been experimentally studied as part of compound feed and the optimal dose in the amount of 7–9 % of the dry matter of the compound feed has been identified. Multi-enzyme drug Axtra XAP 101 influences on indices of meat productivity of broiler chickens. It has been found that this drug increases the average daily increase in live weight of broiler chickens, reduces feed conversion and has a positive effect on the livability of livestock. The highest value for livestock livability has been observed in the 3rd experimental group, where it was 97,67 %, which was by 0,32 % higher than in the control group, by 0,5 % higher than in the 1st experimental group and by 0,57 % higher than in the 2nd experimental group. The European productivity index was the highest in the 3rd experimental group and amounted to 412 points. This indicator was higher than in other groups: higher than the control group by 20 points, the 1st experimental group – by 12 points, the 2nd experimental group – by 5 points. Thus, the effect of using enzymes in wheat and barley diets is to increase and equalize the nutritional value of different varieties and batches of grain. Changing the location and mechanism of microbial fermentation as a result of adding an enzyme also has a positive effect on the health of poultry.

The joint use of enzyme drugs and lecithin in the rearing of broiler chickens

2021 ◽  
pp. 41-46
Author(s):  
B. S. Kaloev ◽  
M. O. Ibragimov ◽  
M. M. Shagaipov
Keyword(s):  
Broiler Chickens ◽  
Live Weight ◽  
Biologically Active ◽  
Feed Consumption ◽  
Control Group ◽  
Growing Period ◽  
Production Experiment ◽  
Productive Traits ◽  
Positive Effect ◽  
Experimental Group

The reliability of the results obtained in scientific and economic experiments on the study of the effectiveness of the use of various feed components, including biologically active substances in the rearing of broilers needs to be confi rmed in production conditions. The purpose of the research was to study the joint use of enzyme drugs and lecithin in the rearing of broiler chickens. The results of production experiment on the study of the effectiveness of the joint inclusion of enzyme drugs Sunzyme and Sunfyse 5000 as well as lecithin in the diet of broiler chickens of the cross Ross-308 have been presented in the article. Production tests have been carried out under the conditions of the breeding farm “Achkhoy– Martanovsky” in the Chechen Republic. The duration of the experiment was 45 days. For research on the principle of analog groups two groups have been formed: a control group and an experimental group of 1000 heads in each. The broilers of the control group have been fed compound feed prepared in accordance with the growing period and consisting mainly of grain components of local production. The broilers of the experimental group have been fed the same compound feed, but with the addition of two enzyme drugs Sanzyme and Sanfyse 5000 (100 g/t of feed) as well as lecithin (10 g/kg of feed). The results of the production experiment fully confi rmed the data obtained in the scientific and economic experiment. The positive effect of the joint use of the studied enzyme drugs and lecithin has been manifested in all the studied productive traits. In particular, the increase in live weight of broilers increased by 12,1 %, slaughter yield by 3,5 %, the yield of carcasses of the 1st category by 3,0 %. The main economic indicators also found their confirmation: feed consumption per unit of growth decreased by 11,7 %, additional profit was received in the amount of 27308,2 rubles, the level of profitability of broiler rearing increased by 18,4 %.

scholarly journals The use of amaranth (genus AmaranthusL.) in the diets for broiler chickens

2012 ◽  
Vol 51 (No. 7) ◽  
pp. 399-407 ◽  
Author(s):  
B. Pisarikova ◽  
Z. Zraly ◽  
S. Kracmar ◽  
M. Trckova ◽  
I. Herzig
Keyword(s):  
Broiler Chickens ◽  
Live Weight ◽  
Control Group ◽  
Feed Conversion ◽  
Feeding Trial ◽  
Control Groups ◽  
Broiler Performance ◽  
Amaranth Grain ◽  
Percentage Yield ◽  
Experimental Group

The objective of our study was to test amaranth grain or dried biomass in the diet for broiler chickens as a resource of protein replacing animal protein. Further, the effect of amaranth on broiler performance, carcass characteristics and meat quality were assessed in a feeding trial. The experimental groups of broilers were fed feed mixtures with crude amaranth grain (AC), heat processed amaranth grain (AP) or dried above-ground biomass (AB). Control groups (C) received the diet containing animal proteins. The results obtained in the experimental groups of broiler chickens can be compared to the control group in all the production indicators under investigation. On day 42 of the experiment, live weight (g) of female broilers ranged from 2 205.1 ± 152.5 (AP) to 2 254.0 ± 136.5 (C), and that of male broilers from 2 375.1 ± 233.0 (AC) to 2 506.0 ± 286.0 (C). Feed conversion ranged from 1.80 kg in control group of male broiler chickens to 1.91 kg in experimental group of male broilers (AB). Percentage yield in female broiler chickens ranged from 70.8 ± 1.74 (AB) to 72.4 ±3.34(AC) or 72.4 ± 1.98 (C), and in male broilers from 72.8 ±3.55(AP) to 75.1 ±2.44(AB). Our results showed that amaranth can fully replace meat-and-bone meals in the diets for broiler chickens.

scholarly journals THE EFFECT OF FEED RESTRICTION AT THE STARTER PHASE ON PERFORMANCE OF BROILER CHICKENS

2021 ◽  
Vol 34 (1) ◽  
pp. 69-76
Author(s):  
M Tion ◽  
M. T. Orga ◽  
I. A. Adeka
Keyword(s):  
Weight Gain ◽  
Mortality Rate ◽  
Feed Intake ◽  
Broiler Chickens ◽  
Live Weight ◽  
Feed Restriction ◽  
Control Group ◽  
Broiler Chicks ◽  
Feed Conversion ◽  
Ad Libitum

Two hundred and twenty five day old straight run broiler chicks were utilized in completely randomized design to test the effect of restricting feed intake of four groups of chicks to 92.5% 85.0%, 77.5% and 70.0% of the unrestricted (control) group in the starter phase and following adlibitum feeding for all groups in the finisher phase. The treatments were simply designated as A, B, C, D and E. The starter phase in which the restriction was carried out lasted 28 days and the finisher phase 42 days. Parameters evaluated during the starter and finisher phases included; growth rate, feed conversion ration and mortality rate. Results show gain in weight among all groups while the group fed diet B and the control had comparable weight gain at the starter phase. The percentage weight difference between the control and each of the other dietary groups was: 4.4%, 8.4%, 8.6% and 10.4% for the treatments B, C, D and E respectively. Feed gain ration improved as the level of restriction became stricter. Following ad-libitum feeding of all grops at the finisher phase, the feed restricted groups at the starter phase voraciously increased their feed intake, thus, producing comparable performance values with the unrestricted (control) group in weight gain in the 8th week of the study. Although birds in all groups averaged more than 2000g final live weight in 10weeks, significant differences exist between groups that were fed diets C, D, and E that were restricted at the starter phase, an indication that complete compensatory growth was not obtainable. Feed gain ration improved for restricted groups. Mortality rate did not show any trend attributable to levels of feed restriction. This study shows that broiler chicks fed restricted levels of balanced diet at the starter phase but later fed ad-libitum at the finisher phase could attain a finished weight of about 2000g or more at a market age of 10 weeks (70 days) with an improvement in feed gain ration.

scholarly journals The effectiveness of the use of acidifiers in the industrial growing of broiler chickens

2016 ◽  
Vol 18 (2) ◽  
Author(s):  
S. V. Demchuschun
Keyword(s):  
Broiler Chickens ◽  
Live Weight ◽  
Permissible Limit ◽  
Carcass Weight ◽  
Control Group ◽  
Feed Conversion ◽  
Inorganic Acids ◽  
Experimental Group ◽  
Overall Mortality

As an alternative to feed antibiotics for saving poultry livestock and increasing productivity the acidifiers based on organic and inorganic acids are used more and more frequently. The article represents the results of study of effectiveness of Fidacid acidifier usage for breeding broiler chickens. The study has been conducted on two groups of broiler chickens of Ross 308 breed. The chickens of the experimental group except the full feed–stuff have been given the acidifier at a rate of 1 liter per 1 ton of water. The watering has been carried out from the 27th day of feeding for 10 days (27 – 31 and 34 – 38 days). It has been established that the acidifier watering from the 27th day of breeding chickens has contributed to the increase of preservation of livestock in 4.6%. The overall mortality of chickens has decreased in 2 times (P ≤ 0,001) and amounted to 4.3%, with the permissible limit up to 5%. It has been found that the application of the acidifier has promoted the economy of feed at higher productive indices. There has been a decrease in cost of feed per 1 head in 8.7% (P ≤ 0,01) and a decrease in feed conversion in the experimental group in 0.19 units. This is the evidence of better digestibility of feed and its taking by the bodies of chickens. The live weight of broiler chickens of the experimental group on the 43rd day of breeding increased in 47 grams and carcass weight increased in 30 grams, that is in 1.8% and 1.6% (P ≤ 0,01), respectively. The European index of efficiency in the experimental group has been 56.5 units higher than in the control group of chickens.

scholarly journals Influence of different sources of cuprum in compound feeds on the productivity of broiler chickens

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
V. S. Bomko ◽  
◽  
M. S. Zakharchuk ◽  
O. M. Tytariova ◽  
◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Broiler Chickens ◽  
Average Daily Gain ◽  
Live Weight ◽  
Daily Weight Gain ◽  
Control Group ◽  
Effective Use ◽  
Daily Gain ◽  
Different Sources ◽  
Positive Effect ◽  
Experimental Group

Aimed to study the effective use of different doses of cuprum proteinate in the diet of broiler chickens, three groups of animals were formed with 50 chicks in each. Chickens from the 1st control group received cuprum sulphate as a part of compound feed, and animals from the 2nd and 3rd experimental groups received cuprum proteinate. The concentration of Cuprum in the feed in the 1st and 2nd groups was identical, and in the 3rd experimental group the amount of Cuprum was reduced by 25% compared to the control. During scientific and economic experiment, it was found that the replacement of cuprum sulphate with its proteinate with the same concentration in the feed has a positive effect on the average daily gain of broiler chickens, and therefore a live weight. Thus, the animals from the 2nd experimental group exceeded control analogues by 7.5% in average daily gain and by 9.4% in body mass at the end of the experiment. Reducing the concentration of Cuprum in the feed of chickens from the 3rd experimental group by 25% (the source of the microelement is cuprum proteinate) compared to the control also had a positive effect on the productivity of these animals. They exceeded control analogues in terms of average daily weight gain by 3.8%, and in terms of live weight by 5.8%. At the same time the direct correlation between animal productivity and quantity of the consumed feed was noted. Thus, broilers from the 2nd experimental group consumed more feed by 3.3% compared to control peers. The chickens from the 3rd experimental group exceeded controls by 1.5% in this index. Thus, cuprum proteinate is a more efficient source of Cuprum for broiler feed. The concentration of this microelement in the feed of these animals aged 5-21 days should be 18.2 g/t, 22–35 days - 16.8 g/t, 36–42 days - 12 g/t or 16.5 g/t on average during the experiment.

scholarly journals The effect of selenium source on the performance and meat quality of broiler chickens

2011 ◽  
Vol 51 (No. 10) ◽  
pp. 449-457 ◽  
Author(s):  
S. Ševčíková ◽  
M. Skřivan ◽  
G. Dlouhá ◽  
M. Koucký
Keyword(s):  
Broiler Chickens ◽  
Carcass Traits ◽  
Live Weight ◽  
Selenium Concentration ◽  
Thigh Muscle ◽  
Control Group ◽  
Selenium Content ◽  
Feed Conversion ◽  
Group I

The effect of dietary supplementation of selenium in an organic form on performance, carcass traits and selenium content in tissues of broiler cockerels Ross 308 was studied. The soya-wheat-maize diet contained 50 mg vitamin E/kg. The experiment was conducted on 810 straight-run broiler cockerels randomly divided into 3 groups: group I – control, without selenium supplement; experimental group: II – 0.3 mg Se/kg, Se-enriched yeast was applied as a Se source; III – 0.3 mg Se/kg, Se-enriched alga Chlorella as a Se source. The broiler chickens were slaughtered at 42 days of age. In performance traits higher (P ≤ 0.05) live weight of broiler chickens was recorded in the experimental groups (II – 2 430.6 g and III – 2 425.2 g). There were no significant differences between the groups in feed conversion and mortality. Se-enriched alga had the best feed conversion, and selenium supplementation slightly increased mortality in both experimental groups. No significant differences between the groups were found out in carcass traits and dressing percentage. The content of selenium in breast and thigh muscle, feathers and excrements increased (P ≤ 0.05) in both experimental groups compared to the control group. Higher values in breast and thigh muscle and in feathers were measured in the group supplemented with selenium from Se-enriched yeast, also in comparison with the group supplemented with selenium from Se-enriched alga Chlorella. The broiler chickens receiving Chlorella had a higher (P ≤ 0.05) selenium content in excrements compared to the group with Se-enriched yeast. The selenium concentration in liver was higher (P ≤ 0.05) in both experimental groups compared to the control. The supplement of selenium from Se-yeast and Chlorella in the diet for broiler chickens increased the microelement concentration in muscle.    

scholarly journals Various sources of methionine in broiler chicken rations

2020 ◽  
Vol 210 ◽  
pp. 06009
Author(s):  
Ivan Koshchaev ◽  
Kristina Mezinova ◽  
Antonina Ryadinskaya ◽  
Olga Tatyanicheva ◽  
Natalia Ordina
Keyword(s):  
Broiler Chickens ◽  
Calcium Salt ◽  
Free Acid ◽  
Live Weight ◽  
Feed Additives ◽  
Feed Conversion ◽  
Liquid Form ◽  
Meat Productivity ◽  
Many Sources ◽  
Positive Effect

Fodder methionine is one of the most important amino acids in animal nutrition, and its deficiency in the ration negatively affects productivity. Currently, the following sources of methionine are represented on the Russian market of feed additives: DL-Methionine and Methionine Hydroxy. Liquid form — Methionine Hydroxy Analog Free Acid (MHA-FA) and dry (for example, МНA) — calcium salt (MHA-Ca2+). The most popular sources of dry methionine are DL-Methionine and hydroxy analog as calcium salt. Many sources state that the bioavailability of the hydroxy analog varies from 65 to 72% (one of the manufacturers of the commercial hydroxy analog claims that the availability of methionine is 84%). The experiment was carried out on broiler chickens. As a result of the studies carried out, it can be argued that the content of DL-methionine in the ration (in the amount of 65% of the hydroxyanalogue) in comparison with MHA-Ca increases the productivity of broilers: preservation – by 4%; live weight by 4.3%; average daily gains by 4.6%; feed conversion decreased by 7.1%; has a positive effect on meat productivity. Based on the data obtained during the experiment, it follows that the efficiency of MHA-Ca does not exceed 65%, compared to DL-Methionine.

scholarly journals Effect of the feed supplement Bio-Mos, a mannan-oligosaccharide, on the performance of broiler chickens

2018 ◽  
Vol 54 (2) ◽  
pp. 111 ◽  
Author(s):  
A. B. SPAIS (Α.Β. ΣΠΑΗΣ) ◽  
I. A. GIANNENAS (Ι.Α. ΓΙΑΝΝΕΝΑΣ) ◽  
P. FLOROU-PANERI (Π. ΦΛΩΡΟΥ-ΠΑΝΕΡΗ) ◽  
E. CHRISTAKI (Ε. ΧΡΗΣΤΑΚΗ) ◽  
N. A. BOTSOGLOU (Ν.Α. ΜΠΟΤΣΟΓΛΟΥ)
Keyword(s):  
Broiler Chickens ◽  
Broiler Chicken ◽  
Control Group ◽  
Feed Conversion ◽  
Feed Supplement ◽  
Feeding Trial ◽  
Mannan Oligosaccharide ◽  
Commercial Grower ◽  
The Difference ◽  
Finisher Diets

The effect of the mannan-oligosaccharide Bio-Mos on broiler chicken performance, after its incorporation in the starter diet was evaluated. A total of 53,040 one day-old Cobb chicks, randomly divided into two groups with four replicates each, were used in a feeding trial that lasted 40 days. One of the groups (Control group) was fed on a basal commercial starter diet, while the other (Bio-Mos group) was given up to day 10 of age the same diet supplemented with the mannan-oligosaccharide Bio-Mos at the level of 1.5 g/kg of feed. From day 11 of age and thereafter, Bio-Mos administration was discontinued and both groups were given the same basal commercial grower and finisher diets. Results showed that chickens in the Bio-Mos fed group exhibited a significant (P<0.05) improvement in body weight compared to control at day 10 (295 vs 254 g) and day 40 (2108 vs 2017 g) of age. Feed intake per bird from day-old to day 40 of age showed a significant (P<0.05) increase in the Bio-Mos group compared to control (3647 vs 3612 g), whereas feed conversion ratios also demonstrated a significant (P<0.05) improvement for the Bio-Mos group (1.73 vs 1.79). Mortality rate was lower in the Bio-Mos group compared to control (2.5 vs 2.9%), however, the difference was not statistically (P>0.05) significant.

scholarly journals EVALUATION OF EFFICIENCY OF APPLICATION OF FEED ADDITIVE ON BROILER CHICKENS

2020 ◽  
Vol 21 (2) ◽  
pp. 90-95
Author(s):  
T. R. Levytskyі
Keyword(s):  
Broiler Chickens ◽  
Hematological Parameters ◽  
Average Daily Gain ◽  
Live Weight ◽  
Feed Additives ◽  
Poultry Meat ◽  
Feed Additive ◽  
Control Group ◽  
Feed Conversion ◽  
Experimental Group

A study of the effectiveness of the use of feed additive Liaform in relation to its effect on the growth and development of broiler chickens. For research, 2 groups of broiler chickens of 55 heads (control and experimental) from 8 days of age were formed on the principle of analogues. Feeding of the control group was carried out with standard complete feed. Feeding of the experimental group was carried out with standard complete feed, in which the feed additive Liaform was added at the rate of 2 g / kg. During the experiment, the general condition of the bird, the safety of the bird, zootechnical and hematological parameters were monitored. It is established that the studied feed additive has a positive effect on the productivity of broiler chickens, improves feed absorption. As a result of the use of feed additive Liaform live weight of broiler chickens in the experimental group was 4.3 % higher compared to the control. The average daily gain of chickens in the experimental group exceeded this figure of chickens in the control group by 4,1 %. The use of feed additives helped to increase feed conversion. The use of Liaform feed increased the protein level in poultry meat

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