scholarly journals Analisis Pendapatan Usaha Ikan Nila (oreochromis niloticus) dengan Pemberian Pakan Pelet Organik (ppo) dari Limbah Feses Sapi, Bungkil Kedelai, Dedak, dan Probiotik

2017 ◽  
Vol 2 (2) ◽  
pp. 376-385
Author(s):  
Muhammad Khomarun Zaman ◽  
Zulfan Zulfan ◽  
M. Aman Yaman
Keyword(s):  
Body Weight ◽  
Rice Bran ◽  
Soybean Meal ◽  
Oreochromis Niloticus ◽  
Feed Consumption ◽  
Research Station ◽  
Total Income ◽  
Final Body Weight ◽  
Cattle Feces ◽  
Commercial Diets

Abstract. The objective of present study was to determine effect of feeding tilapia  fishes (Oreochromis niloticus) with the commercial diets partially substituted by Organic Pelet Feed  (OPF) composed by cattle feces,  soybean meal, rice bran, and probiotic on total income.  The study was conducted  in  Research Station II Ie Sueum,  Syiah Kuala University,  June 1 until  August 29,  2016.  The study used 1600 of  a week old of tilapia fish.  The study was performed into completely randomized design (CRD) consisting of 4 treatments and 4 replications.  Each replication was an experimental unit, consisting of 100 fishes.  The treatment tested was feeding tilapia fishes with  commercial diets partially substituted by OPF with the level of  0, 10, 20, and 30%, respectively.  The OPF was made up of cattle feces 50%+rice bran 30%+soybean meal 19%+probiotic 1%.  Parameters measured were final body weight (FBW),  total feed consumption (TFC), and Income Over Feed Cost (IOFC) as well as total income.  The data of  FBW and TFC were analyzed by Analysis of  Variance (ANOVA) (Ott, 1993), while  the data of IOFC and total income were analyzed by the economical parameters of R/C and B/C ratio (Soekartawi, 1995).  The results of study showed that OPF could be used up to 20% to substitute commercial diet in raising tilapia fish with the best level was  10% most significantly (P0,01) increasing body weight of tilapia fish.  It was considered that the highest income of  raising tilapia fish was resulted by administrating 10% OPF.   

Pengaruh Pemberian Limbah Feses Sapi dan Probiotik sebagai Bahan Pembuatan Pakan Pelet terhadap Pertambahan Berat Badan Ikan Nila Hitam (oreochromis niloticus)

2016 ◽  
Vol 1 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Mulyadi Sagala ◽  
M. Aman Yaman ◽  
Dzarnisa Dzarnisa
Keyword(s):  
Body Weight ◽  
Weight Gain ◽  
Oreochromis Niloticus ◽  
Feed Efficiency ◽  
Nile Tilapia ◽  
Feed Consumption ◽  
Research Station ◽  
Feed Conversion ◽  
Final Body Weight ◽  
Pellet Feed

Abstark. Penelitian ini telah dilakukakan di Station Riset II Ie Seum, UPT. University Farm, Universitas Syiah Kuala, Aceh Besar. Penelitian berlangsung selama 90 hari, mulai tanggal 22 Mei sampai 14 Agustus 2016. Tujuan dari penelitian ini ialah untuk memanfaatkan limbah feses sapi sebagai pakan alternatif pengganti pakan pelet pabrikan, mengurangi produksi pakan yang tinggi dalam budidaya ikan Nila, dan dalam hal ini memacu pertambahan berat badan ikan Nila. Penelitian ini menggunakan Rancangan Acak Lengkap (RAL) dengan 4 perlakuan dan terdiri dari 4 ulangan. Perlakuan pemberian subsitusi dari pakan komersial dengan pakan pelet organik sebanyak 0, 10, 20 dan 30%. Parameter yang diamati dalam penelitian ini adalah berat badan, pertambahan berat badan, konsumsi pakan, efisiensi pakan, konversi pakan, kelansungan hidup, pH dan suhu air. Pemberian subtitusi pakan komersial dengan pakan pelet organik berpengaruh sangat nyata (P0,01) terhadap semua parameter yang diamati, yaitu berat badan, pertambahan berat badan, konsumsi ransum, efisiensi ransum, dan konversi ransum. Dari hasil penelitian dapat disimpulkan bahwa subtitusi pakan komersial dengan pakan pelet organik 10-20% dapat digunakan untuk memacu laju pertumbuhan ikan Nila hitam.  Effect of Feeding Cow Waste and Probiotics Feed Manufacturing Natural Materials as for Added Weight of Black Nile Tilapia Fish (Oreochromis Niloticus)Abstract. Research has been dane in Research Station II Ie Seum, UPT. University Farm, Syiah Kuala University, Aceh Besar. The was conducted for 90 days, starting on May 22 until August 14, 2016. The purpose of this study was to use waste as feed for cow dung cost and promote the growth and production of Nile Tilapia. This research used completely randomized design (CRD) with 4 treatments and each replication. The treatment was subtitution of commercial diets with organic pellt feed (OPF) with the level of 0, 10, 20, and 30%, respeetively. The parameters observed were final weight, weight gain, feed consumption, feed efficiency, feed conversion, mortality/ life sustainability, pH and water temperature. Results study shwed that feeding organic pellet feed highly significant (P 0.01) affeted on all parameters, sach as final body weight, body weight gain, feed consumption, feed efficiency, and the feed conversion. The results of the study concluded that feeding organic pellet feed with a percentage of 10-20% was betterfor the growth rate of Nile Tilapia

RAPESEED MEAL AS A PROTEIN SOURCE IN THE STARTER CONCENTRATE FOR REPLACEMENT CALVES

1973 ◽  
Vol 53 (2) ◽  
pp. 327-332 ◽  
Author(s):  
J. B. STONE ◽  
A. S. WOOD
Keyword(s):  
Body Weight ◽  
Soybean Meal ◽  
Feed Intake ◽  
Average Daily Gain ◽  
Rapeseed Meal ◽  
Feed Consumption ◽  
Milk Replacer ◽  
Final Body Weight ◽  
Feeding Program ◽  
Milk Replacers

Two trials were carried out to assess the extent to which commercial, prepressed, solvent-extracted rapeseed meal could be substituted for soybean meal in starter concentrates for replacement calves. In trial I, rapeseed meal comprised 0, 8, 16, and 24% of the mixes, but still did not replace all of the soybean meal. When offered from 10 days of age, along with a "limited" milk feeding program and dry hay, there were no significant differences (P < 0.05) in feed consumption or average daily gain (ADG) to a final body weight of 114 kg. In trial II, rapeseed meal was used at three levels of replacement for protein from soybean meal: 0, 50, and 100%. This represented actual levels of rapeseed meal in the starter of 0, 14.5, and 29.8%. In addition, half the calves were fed a low-fat milk replacer and half a high-fat milk replacer. There was no significant interaction between milk replacers and the starter diets, nor did the milk replacers have any significant effect on feed intake or ADG over the whole trial to the final body weight of 114 kg. Replacement of all the soybean meal in the starter did result in a significant decrease in ADG because of lower feed intake per day. It is concluded that if a calf starter is to be pelletted it is possible to include up to 20% of rapeseed meal.

scholarly journals Analisis Ekonomi Pemeliharaan Ayam Kamaras Jantan dengan Pemberian Tepung Ampas Tahu + Tepung Kulit Telur + Feed Supplement

2016 ◽  
Vol 1 (1) ◽  
pp. 758-768
Author(s):  
Murniati Murniati ◽  
Zulfan Zulfan ◽  
M. Aman Yaman
Keyword(s):  
Body Weight ◽  
Economic Efficiency ◽  
Animal Husbandry ◽  
Feed Consumption ◽  
Partial Substitution ◽  
Feed Supplement ◽  
Total Income ◽  
Final Body Weight ◽  
Feed Cost ◽  
Egg Shell

Abstrak : Tujuan penelitian ini adalah untuk melihat pengaruh penggunaan tepung ampas tahu + tepung kulit telur + feed supplement sebagai subtitusi sebagian ransum komersil terhadap efesiensi ekonomis pemeliharaan ayam kamaras jantan. Penelitian ini dilakukan di Laboratorium Lapangan Peternakan (LLP),   Fakultas Pertanian, Universitas Syiah Kuala, tanggal 7 Januari‒16 Maret  2016.  Penelitian ini menggunakan 64 ekor DOC ayam kamaras.  Perlakuan yang dicobakan adalah ransum komersil broiler 512 Bravo yang disubtitusi dengan tepung ampas tahu + tepung kulit telur +  feed supplement sebanyak 0% (P1), 5%+1%+1% (P2), 10%+2%+1% (P3), dan 15%+3%+1% (P4).  Parameter yang diamati adalah berat badan akhir, total konsumsi ransum, Income over Feed Cost (IOFC) dan total income. Hasil penelitian memperlihatkan bahwa meskipun secara statistik perbedaannya tidak nyata (P0,05), substitusi ransum komersil broiler (512 Bravo) dengan  tepung ampas tahu sampai 15% + tepung kulit telur 3% +  feed supplement 1%  meningkatkan berat badan akhir dan konsumsi ransum ayam kamaras,  menurunkan biaya variabel ransum, dan total biaya, dan meningkatkan Income over Feed Cost (IOFC) dan total income pemeliharaan ayam kamaras. Substitusi ransum komersil broiler (512 Bravo) dengan  tepung ampas tahu sampai 15% + tepung kulit telur 3% + feed supplement  1%  layak dan menguntungkan dalam pemeliharaan ayam kamaras. The Economic Efficiency of  Raising Male Kamaras Chicken with the Administration of  Tofu Waste Meal + Egg Shell Meal + Feed Supplement       Abstract :  The purpose of  this study was to determine  effect of  the use of  tofu waste meal + egg shell meal + feed supplement as a partial substitution of broiler commercial ration to the economic efficiency of raising male kamaras chickens. The research was conducted at the Field Lab, Department of Animal Husbandry, Agricultural Faculty,  Syiah Kuala University,    January 7 to March 16, 2016.  The study used 64 DOC of male kamaras chickens.   The treatment tested was feeding male kamaras chickens with broiler commercial rations substituted by tofu waste meal + egg shell meal + feed supplement as much as 0% (P1), 5%+1%+1% (P2), 10%+2%+1% (P3), and 15%+3%+1% (P4), respectively.   Parameters measured were final body weight (FBW),  total feed consumption (TFC), and Income Over Feed Cost (IOFC) as well as total income. The results of study showed that although statistically no significant effects were detected (P0.05),   using tofu waste meal up to 15% + egg shell meal 3% + feed supplement 1% as a partial substitution of broiler commercial rations tended to increase final body weight and total feed consumption of male kamaras chickens.  Administration of  these meal mixes was  profitable, reduced cost and increased Income over Feed Cost (IOFC),  and total income in raising of  male kamaras chickens

scholarly journals Effects of the Ratio of Dietary Fish Meal to Soybean Meal on the Performance of Broiler Chicks

2021 ◽  
Vol 4 (1) ◽  
pp. 47-53
Author(s):  
Nwe Nwe Htin ◽  
May Phyo Chit
Keyword(s):  
Body Weight ◽  
Soybean Meal ◽  
Fish Meal ◽  
Control Diet ◽  
Point Of View ◽  
Feed Consumption ◽  
Broiler Chicks ◽  
Feed Conversion ◽  
Treatment Groups ◽  
Dietary Fish

A completely randomized design (CRD) was used with a total of 160 day-old commercial broiler chicks which were randomly assigned to four treatment groups with five replicates into 20 pens and brooded. Feed and water were provided ad libitum. From day old chick to 21 day, the broiler chicks were fed Diet 1 (5% fish meal and 25% soybean meal, 1: 5), Diet 2 (3% fish meal and 30% soybean meal, 1: 10) was served as control diet, Diet 3 (2% fish meal and 30% soybean meal, 1: 15) and Diet 4 (1.5% fish meal and 30% soybean meal, 1: 20). From day 22 onwards, the broiler chicks were fed finisher diet, Diet 1 (5% fish meal and 25% soybean meal, 1: 5), Diet 2 (2.6% fish meal and 26% soybean meal, 1: 10, serve as control diet, Diet 3 (1.8% fish meal and 27% soybean meal, 1: 15) and Diet 4 (1.3% fish meal and 26% soybean meal, 1: 20). Weekly performances and mortality are measured. By feeding FS5 diet (5% fish meal and 25% soybean meal), the heavier body weight, increased feed consumption and feed conversion ratio of broiler chicks was observed when compared to that of other treatment groups. Conclusively, it is obvious that the ratio of dietary fish meal to soybean meal 1: 5 (FS5) improved body weight but the lower feed efficiency of this diet should be considered in economical point of view.

scholarly journals FERMENTATION OF KEPOK BANANA PEEL-CORN HOMINY MIXED SUBSTRATE FOR DIETARY INCLUSION IN BROILER RATION

2016 ◽  
Vol 3 (1) ◽  
pp. 1
Author(s):  
Fadilla Anwar ◽  
Catur Sriherwanto ◽  
Etyn Yunita ◽  
Imam Suja’i
Keyword(s):  
Body Weight ◽  
Rhizopus Oryzae ◽  
Body Weight Gain ◽  
Production Performance ◽  
Feed Consumption ◽  
Banana Peel ◽  
Feed Conversion ◽  
Final Body Weight ◽  
Commercial Feed ◽  
Fermented Feed

To reduce broiler production cost, a study was carried out on utilisation of alternative, less costly feed components, namely kepok banana peel and corn hominy which were mixed and fermented using the fungus Rhizopus oryzae. The fermented substrate was added into commercial feed in order to determine its influence on the poultry’s production performance. This study employed a completely randomized design (CRD) with four treatments: one using 100% pure commercial feed, and the other three commercial feed mixed with the fermented feed component at the levels of 5%, 10% and 15%. All treatments were repeated four times during 25 days growth period. The results showed that supplementation of the fermented ingredient in the broiler ration at the levels of 5%, 10%, or 15% had no significant effect (P>0,05) on the feed consumption, body weight gain, feed conversion ratio, and the final body weight of the animals. Although mixing the fermented feed ingredient up to 15% in the commercial feed promoted the growth of the broilers, the results were not yet comparable to pure commercial feed.Keywords: Corn hominy, broiler, fermentation, kepok banana peel, Rhizopus oryzae AbstrakUntuk mengurangi biaya produksi ayam pedaging, dilakukan pengkajian penggunaan bahan penyusun pakan alternatif yang lebih murah, yaitu kulit pisang kepok dan ampok jagung yang dicampur dan difermentasi menggunakan jamur Rhizopus oryzae. Hasil fermentasi tersebut lalu ditambahkan pada pakan komersial ayam pedaging dengan tujuan mengetahui pengaruhnya terhadap penampilan produksi ayam pedaging. Penelitian ini menggunakan Rancangan Acak Lengkap (RAL) dengan empat perlakuan, yaitu satu perlakuan 100% pakan komersial murni, dan tiga perlakuan pakan komersial yang dicampur bahan pakan hasil fermentasi tersebut dengan kadar 5%, 10%, dan 15%. Seluruh perlakukan diulang empat kali selama 25 hari masa pemeliharaan. Hasil penelitian menunjukkan bahwa penambahan bahan pakan terfermentasi ke dalam ransum ayam pedaging pada kadar 5%, 10%, atau 15% tidak memberikan pengaruh nyata (P>0,05) terhadap konsumsi pakan, pertambahan bobot badan, nilai koversi pakan, dan bobot badan akhir hewan. Meskipun penambahan bahan pakan fermentasi tersebut hingga 15% dalam pakan komersial mendukung pertumbuhan ayam pedaging, namun capaian pertumbuhannya belumlah sebaik pakan komersial.Kata kunci: Ampok jagung, ayam pedaging, fermentasi, kulit pisang kepok, Rhizopus oryzae

scholarly journals Growth response, nutrient digestibility and physical body measurements of Grasscutter (Thryonomys swinderianus) fed whole cassava (Manihot esculenta) root meal fortified with selected fermented protein sources

2018 ◽  
Vol 16 (2) ◽  
pp. 254-259
Author(s):  
OO Eniolorunda ◽  
HA Awojobi ◽  
AF Aluko ◽  
BS Olufemi
Keyword(s):  
Body Weight ◽  
Soybean Meal ◽  
Nutrient Digestibility ◽  
Pennisetum Purpureum ◽  
Final Body Weight ◽  
Thryonomys Swinderianus ◽  
Fermented Soybean Meal ◽  
Fermented Soybean ◽  
Cassava Root ◽  
Weight Gains

Grasscutter serves as a major tool for improved household income generation, nutrition and bio-diversity in Nigeria. It provides a quick turnover, foreign exchange earner and reduce unemployment rate of the country.In order to assess the feeding values of concentrates used as supplement, studies were conducted in captivity to evaluate the performance of Grasscutter (Thryonomys swinderianus) using 20 growing Grasscutters comprising 16 females and 4 males who were balanced for weight and grouped into four treatments. Inclusion of whole cassava meal that was incorporated at 80% of the total bulk acted as the control(T0) while 10% of whole cassava root meal was replaced by fermented soybean meal in (T1), fermented locust bean meal in (T2) and fermented melon seed meal in (T3) respectively were considered as experimental using a complete randomized design. Elephant grass (Pennisetum purpureum) was used as the basal diet and water were given ad libitum. There were significant difference in the final body weight gains (P<0.05) between treatments. The mean final body weights were 1175.0 ±302.01, 1266.7±302.01, 1215±302.01 and 1143.0±302.01g for animals on T0, T1, T2 and T3 respectively. The corresponding mean for final body weight gains were found to be 481±209.55, 536.7±209.55, 507±209.55 and 407±209.55g for T0, T1, T2 and T3 respectively. There were significant differences (P<0.05) in the trunk length in T1 over T2, T0 and T3 and were recorded at the level of4.78±0.19, 4.56 ±0.18, 4.55 ± 0.18 and 4.12 ± 0.16 respectively. The nutrient digestibility of CP, EE, NFE, ADF and ADL were significantly different (P<0.05). The whole cassava root that was combined with fermented soybean meal supported a highest growth rate than those of other treatments. It was therefore concluded that fermented soybean meal may be used as an ideal diet for sustainable Grasscutter production when whole cassava root is combined with this ingredient.J. Bangladesh Agril. Univ. 16(2): 254-259, August 2018

Pertumbuhan Itik Peking Jantan dengan Pemberian Ransum Komersil yang Sebagian Disubstitusi dengan Tepung Kulit Pisang Fermentasi, Bungkil Kelapa, dan Minyak Sawit

2017 ◽  
Vol 2 (4) ◽  
Author(s):  
Tri Hardianti P ◽  
Muhammad Daud ◽  
Zulfan Zulfan
Keyword(s):  
Body Weight ◽  
Body Weight Gain ◽  
Coconut Oil ◽  
Animal Husbandry ◽  
Feed Consumption ◽  
Banana Peel ◽  
Feed Conversion ◽  
Feed Supplement ◽  
Final Body Weight ◽  
Coconut Meal

Abstrak.   Tujuan penelitian ini adalah untuk mengetahui pertumbuhan itik peking jantan yang diberi ransum komersil yang sebagian disubstitusi dengan tepung kulit pisang fermentasi + bungkil kelapa + minyak sawit selama periode finisher.   Penelitian ini dilakukan di Laboratorium Lapangan Peternakan (LLP), Univeritas Syiah Kuala  tanggal 22 Februari‒19 April 2017.  Penelitian ini menggunakan 96 ekor anak itik peking (Day Old Duck).  Rancangan yang digunakan adalah Rancangan Acak Kelompok,  terdiri dari 4 perlakuan, 4 kelompok. Tiap kelompok merupakan unit percobaan yang masing-masing terdiri dari enam ekor itik.  Perlakuan yang  dicobakan adalah pemberian tepung kulit pisang fermentasi + bungkil kelapa + minyak sawit +  feed supplement sebanyak masing-masing 0% (P1),  4+2,5+0,5+1% (P2),  8+5+1+1% (P3),  dan 12+7,5+1,5+1% (P4).  Parameter yang diamati meliputi berat badan akhir, pertambahan berat badan, konsumsi ransum, konversi ransum, dan mortalitas.   Hasil penelitian memperlihatkan bahwa  ransum komersil itik peking dapat disubstitusi dengan tepung kulit pisang fermentasi sebanyak 12% ditambah bungkil kelapa 7,5%,  minyak kelapa 1,5% dan feed supplement 1% selama periode pemeliharaan 3‒8 minggu tanpa berpengaruh nyata (P0,05) terhadap berat badan akhir, pertambahan berat badan, konsumsi, dan konversi ransum itik peking.The Growths of Male Peking Ducks Fed the Commercial Diets Partly Substituted  by Fermented Banana Peel Meal,  Coconut Meal, and Coconut OilThe aim of present study was to determine the growths of  male peking ducks fed commercial diets  partly substituted  by a fermented banana peel meal + coconut meal + coconut oil + feed supplement during finisher  period.  The study was conducted in Field Laboratory of Animal Husbandry,   Department of Animal Husbandry,  Faculty of Agriculture,  Syiah Kuala University,  February 22 until April 19, 2017.   As many as 96  DOD of  male peking ducks were used in this study.  The study was performed into block randomized design (BRD),  consisted of  4 treatments and 4  blocks.   Each block was an experimental unit, consisting of  six ducks.  The treatment was the inclusion of  fermented banana peel meal + coconut meal + coconut oil + feed supplement with the level of  0% (P1),  4+2,5+0,5+1% (P2),  8+5+1+1% (P3),  and 12+7,5+1,5+1% (P4), respectively.  The parameters observed were final body weight, average body weight gain, feed consumption, and feed conversion, as well as mortality.    The results of study showed that inclusion of  fermented banana peel up meal up to 12% + coconut meal 7,5% + coconut oil 1,5% + feed supplement 1%  as partial substitution of  commercial diet were not significant effect (P0.05) on  final body weight, average body weight gain, feed consumption, and feed conversion of  peking ducks. 

scholarly journals PENGARUH PENGGUNAAN DEDAK PADI YANG DIFERMENTASI DENGAN KAPANG Trichoderma harzianum TERHADAP PERFORMA BROILER SAMPAI UMUR ENAM MINGGU

2019 ◽  
Author(s):  
Nelzi Fati
Keyword(s):  
Body Weight ◽  
Rice Bran ◽  
Trichoderma Harzianum ◽  
Design Parameter ◽  
Feed Consumption ◽  
Randomized Design

An experiment was conducted to study the effect of utilization fermented rice bran as mixed in ration of broiler. In this DOC broilers strain Arbor Acress 707 were treated for 6 weeks. The rations treatments contained : A. 0% fermented rice bran, B. 10% fermented rice bran, C. 20% fermented rice bran, D. 30% fermented rice bran and E. 40% fermented fermented rice bran. The experimental designed was complety randomized design. Parameter observed were feed consumption, body weight and ration conversion.The result of the experiment showed that utilization fermented rice bran as mixed in ration could be given up to 20% of fermented rice bran.

scholarly journals Effect of high crude fibre feed towards digestive tract characteristics of crossbreed native chicken

2021 ◽  
Vol 306 ◽  
pp. 05007
Author(s):  
Yusti Pujiawati ◽  
Ida Ayu Putu Parwati ◽  
I Nyoman Suyasa
Keyword(s):  
Body Weight ◽  
Digestive Tract ◽  
Rice Bran ◽  
Block Design ◽  
Univariate Analysis ◽  
Crude Fibre ◽  
Final Body Weight ◽  
Randomized Block Design ◽  
Native Chicken ◽  
Grower Diet

This research was aimed to evaluate the use of high crude fibre feed on the characteristic of the native chicken digestive tracts. The research was conducted in Tembuku District, Bangli Regency in April-August 2020. There were four treatments starter diets included P0 (control), P1 (70% control feed+30% rice bran), P2 (70% control feed+30%+ Bio B 2cc/l drinking water), P3 (60% control feed+10% Indigofera meal+30% rice bran), while four treatment grower diet included P0 (25% control feed+35% rice bran+40% corn), P1 (15% control feed+35% rice bran+10% Indigofera meal+40% corn), P2 (15% control feed+35% rice bran+10% Indigofera meal+40% corn+2cc/l Bio-B), and P3 (22% control feed+31.5% rice bran+10% Indigofera meal+36.5% corn). The variables observed included final body weight, digestive tract weight, and digestive tract length. A factorial randomized block design was used in this study with univariate analysis and further Duncan test. This study showed that high crude fibre feed affected the digestive tract, such as the weight of the duodenum, jejunum, ileum, cecum, liver, pancreas, proventriculus. This also occurred in the parameters of the length of the duodenum, jejunum, ileum, cecum, and colon.

scholarly journals Effects of Least Cost Homemade Ration on Growth Performance of Sasso and Indigenous Breeds of Chicks

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Lemma Gulilat ◽  
Firew Tegegne ◽  
Solomon Demeke
Keyword(s):  
Body Weight ◽  
Weight Gain ◽  
Growth Performance ◽  
Conversion Ratio ◽  
Feed Conversion Ratio ◽  
Daily Weight Gain ◽  
Feed Consumption ◽  
Feed Conversion ◽  
Final Body Weight ◽  
Commercial Diet

The objective of this study was to develop the least-cost starter&rsquo;s diet and evaluated its effect on the growth performance of Sasso breeds and Indigenous ecotype of chicks under the local condition of the South Gondar Zone. The effects of substitution of different levels of commercial starters ration with homemade diet on the growth performance of Sasso and Indigenous chicks were studied in Hiruy Abaregay village of Farta district. The research area is 586km distant from the capital city of Addis Ababa, Ethiopia. A total of 510 Sasso T-44 and 90 Indigenous local ecotypes day-old chicks were randomly divided into five groups, each with 102 and 18 chicks, respectively. These were assigned into five treatments in which 100 (T1), 75 (T2), 50 (T3), 25 (T4), and 0% (T5) of commercial starter&rsquo;s diet in factorial completely randomized design (CRD) with 3 replications for 60 days feeding period. The results obtained indicated that increased levels of substitution of a commercial diet with a homemade diet significantly depressed (p&lt;0.001) mean daily feed consumption and retention of dry matter, nitrogen, and metabolizable energy. Growth rate as measured by mean daily weight gain, mean final body weight, and total feed consumption and feed cost were significantly miserable (p&lt;0.001) in an increased homemade diet. On the contrary, there was an increase in feed conversion ratio and fiber content in high-level dilution of starter&rsquo;s commercial diet with a homemade diet. However, the groups of chicks on 0, 25, and 50% commercial starters diets replaced by homemade diet were significantly higher (p&lt;0.001) in mean daily feed intake, daily weight gain, feed conversion ratio, and final body weight attained. The results of this study indicated that up to 50% of expensive commercial starter&rsquo;s diet could economically be replaced with the least cost homemade diet without adversely affecting the growth performance of chicks.

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