Feed conversion to body weight gain and egg production in large and small Japanese quail lines selected for 6-week body weight.

Hungarian goose production and gene conservation practices have been a tradition in Hungary for several centuries. The old Hungarian geese can only be effectively maintained if the national programs can identify economic uses of the breed. This study aimed to examine the potential use of the Hungarian landrace goose (HL) either as a purebred or crossbred with the Hungarian Upgraded breed (HU). Crossbred offspring were produced by HL ganders and HU layers, as egg production of HL layers is very low. Reproduction traits (egg production, fertility and hatchability) of parent stocks, body weight gain, feed consumption and slaughter values (slaughter loss, breast and thigh weight and proportions) and of offspring were measured. The results showed that fertility in the crossbred geese was insignificant compared to the fertility of HL purebreds, while hatchability of crossbreds was higher than that of purebred HL or HU. HL offspring had significantly lower bodyweight and weight gain, and a higher feed conversion rate than HU. The proportion of valuable meat parts (breast and thigh) was the highest in HU while weight in slaughter loss was also the highest in HU. In terms of body weight, feed conversion rate and slaughter properties, crossbred offspring showed intermediate inheritance. HL is recommended for crossbreeding with HU breeds and their offspring should be reared under free-range keeping conditions.

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

Animals ◽

10.3390/ani11061511 ◽

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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Effect of dietary supplementation of seaweed (Ulva lactuca) and Azolla on growth performance, haematological and serum biochemical parameters of Aseel chicken

Beni-Suef University Journal of Basic and Applied Sciences ◽

10.1186/s43088-020-00087-3 ◽

2020 ◽

Vol 9 (1) ◽

Author(s):

Vijayalingam Thavasi Alagan ◽

Rajesh Nakulan Vatsala ◽

Ilavarasan Sagadevan ◽

Vairamuthu Subbiah ◽

Venkataramanan Ragothaman

Keyword(s):

Body Weight ◽

Weight Gain ◽

Growth Performance ◽

Body Weight Gain ◽

Control Diet ◽

Dietary Supplementation ◽

Well Being ◽

Ulva Lactuca ◽

Feed Conversion ◽

Serum Biochemical

Abstract Background An effort was made to assess the effectiveness of dietary supplementation of Ulva lactuca (U. lactuca), a seaweed and Azolla individually and in combination on different physiological parameters of Aseel chicken. A total of 40 Aseel chicks of 8 weeks old were allocated into four groups, C1 (control), T1 (Azolla alone), T2 (seaweed alone) and T3 (seaweed plus Azolla). Aseel chicks in C1 were fed with formulated grower feed alone, birds in T1 had control diet with 5% Azolla, birds in T2 had control diet with 3% U. lactuca and birds in T3 had control diet admixtured with 5% of Azolla and 3% of U. lactuca. Parameters were recorded for a continuous period of 2 months in 15 days interval. Results The growth performance was found to be significant (P ≤ 0.05) during 30 days of feed trials and highly significant (P ≤ 0.01) during 45 and 60 days of treatment. Birds in T3 had a higher body weight gain, shank length and feed conversion efficiency followed with T1 and T2 compared to C1. PCV, RBC, WBC and heterophil counts were not influenced (P ≥ 0.05) by dietary treatments. Uric acid, creatinine, AST, glucose, triglycerides and magnesium levels revealed a high significant (P ≤ 0.01) variation, and cholesterol level showed significant (P ≤ 0.05) changes during 30th and 60th day of feed trials between the control and treatment groups. Total protein, globulin, phosphorus and electrolytes like Na, K and Cl levels were not significant (P ≥ 0.05) during 30th day and were highly significant (P ≤ 0.01) during the 60th day of the trial. Conclusions It could be noted that inclusion of U. lactuca and Azolla as feed supplement in grower chicken had a better body weight gain when given in combination (U. lactuca and Azolla) rather than supplemented with the sole entity. Based on the haematological and serum biochemical analysis, the supplementation of U. lactuca and Azolla at the levels included in this trial did not pose any threat to the physiological well-being of Aseel chicken.

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PERFORMANCE OF QUAILS (Coturnix-coturnix japonica) GIVEN DRINK CONTAINING MORINGA LEAF SOLUTION IN THEIR GROWING PERIOD

Jurnal Peternakan Nusantara ◽

10.30997/jpnu.v4i2.1538 ◽

2019 ◽

Vol 4 (2) ◽

pp. 75

Author(s):

Fatkur Rohman ◽

Ristika Handarini ◽

Hanafi Nur

Keyword(s):

Drinking Water ◽

Body Weight ◽

Egg Production ◽

Body Weight Gain ◽

Coturnix Japonica ◽

Feed Conversion ◽

Coturnix Coturnix ◽

Growing Period ◽

Randomized Design ◽

Completely Randomized Design

Moringa leaves contain phytochemicals which can be used to improve the performance of quails in their growing period. This study was aimed at assessing the effects of the inclusion of moringa leaf solution in drinking water on the performance of quails. The study was conducted at Badrupuyuh Farm, Sukajaya Village RT 01/02, Ciomas, Bogor Regency from October to December 2017. One-hundred quail birds aged 7 days with average initial body weight of 17.87±0.46 g were used. The birds were fed starter and grower commercial rations. Moringa leaf solution was given through drinking water. A completely randomized design with 4 treatments and 5 replicates was used. Treatments consisted of drinking water containing no moringa leaf solution (R0), drinking water containing 5% moringa leaf solution (R1), drinking water containing 10% moringa leaf solution (R2), drinking water containing 15% moringa leaf solution (R3). Data were subjected to an analysis of variance and a Duncan test. Measurements were taken on feed intake, body weight gain (BWG), feed conversion, and mortality rate. Results showed that there were significant effects (P<0.05) of treatments on BWG in week 2 and 4 and feed conversion in week 2. No mortality of quails was found. It was concluded that the inclusion of 10% moringa leaf solution in drinking water could increase BWG in week 2 and 4, improve feed conversion, and maintain the life of quails. It was recommended that further studies on the effects of moringa leaf solution inclusion in drinking water on egg production in laying period. Key words: performance, quail, moringa leaf solution

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PENGARUH BUNGKIL INTI SAWIT FERMENTASI DALAM PAKAN TERHADAP PERTUMBUHAN IKAN MAS ( Cyprinus carpio L.)

Jurnal Ilmu-Ilmu Pertanian Indonesia ◽

10.31186/jipi.9.1.71-76 ◽

2017 ◽

Vol 9 (1) ◽

pp. 71-76 ◽

Cited By ~ 1

Author(s):

M. Amri

Keyword(s):

Body Weight ◽

Weight Gain ◽

Cyprinus Carpio ◽

Body Weight Gain ◽

Palm Kernel ◽

Feed Consumption ◽

Feed Conversion ◽

Good Level ◽

Feed Cost ◽

Fermentation Technology

The study effect of Fermented Palm Kernel Cage (FPKC) in feed on growth of Cyprinus carpio L. was done to evaluate the utilization of palm kernel cage increasing the quality by fermentation technology as a feed in ration to Cyprinus carpio L. performance and get a good level in ration. This experiment was set in a Randomized Completely Design with four treatments and four replicates. Treatments were diets with : A (12% PKC), B (15% FPKC), C (18% FPKC), and D (21% FPKC). Results of experiment indicated that the feed consumption body weight gain, feed conversion and income over feed cost was in proved by 18% FPKC in the diet.

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Utilitas Asam Organik Sari Belimbing Wuluh dan Asam Sitrat Sintetis Sebagai Acidifier Terhadap Performa Produksi Puyuh (Coturnix coturnix Japonica) Fase Grower

Jurnal Ilmu dan Teknologi Peternakan Tropis ◽

10.33772/jitro.v7i2.11072 ◽

2020 ◽

Vol 7 (2) ◽

pp. 133

Author(s):

Hamdan Has ◽

Astriana Napirah ◽

Widhi Kurniawan ◽

La Ode Nafiu ◽

Takdir Saili

Keyword(s):

Body Weight ◽

Weight Gain ◽

Citric Acid ◽

Body Weight Gain ◽

Coturnix Japonica ◽

Feed Consumption ◽

Coturnix Coturnix Japonica ◽

Feed Conversion ◽

Coturnix Coturnix ◽

Randomized Design

ABSTRAKPenggunaan acidifier baik organik atau sintetis dapat meningkatkan optimalisasi nutrien di dalam saluran pencernaan. Optimalisasi nutrien diharapkan dapat meningkatkan performa ternak khususnya puyuh. Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mengetahui pengaruh penggunaan dua macam acidifier terhadap performa puyuh fase grower. 100 ekor unsexed puyuh (Coturnix coturnix Japonica) fase grower umur 14-40 hari digunakan dalam penelitian yang menggunakan rancangan acak lengkap dengan lima perlakuan dan empat ulangan. Bahan pakan yang digunakan adalah jagung kuning, dedak, konsentrat puyuh komersil, sari belimbing wuluh, dan asam sitrat sintetis. Perlakuan yang dicobakan terdiri dari perlakuan kontrol (P0), penggunaan 0,3% asam sitrat sintetis (P1), penggunaan 0,25% sari belimbing wuluh (P2), penggunaan 0,6% asam sitrat sintetis (P3), dan penggunaan 0,5% sari belimbing wuluh (P4). Variabel yang diamati adalah konsumsi ransum, pertambahan bobot badan dan konversi ransum mingguan. Penggunaan sari belimbing wuluh memiliki konsumsi pakan yang lebih rendah (P<0,05) pada minggu pertama dibanding kontrol dan asam sitrat sintetis. Penggunaan asam sitrat sintetis meningkatkan pertambahan bobot badan pada minggu pertama (P<0,05). Penggunaan asam sitrat sintetis nyata dapat menurunkan konversi pakan minggu ke tiga dan empat dibanding kontrol dan asam organik belimbing wuluh. Kesimpulan penelitian ini yaitu penggunaan sari belimbing wuluh sebagai acidifier belum menunjukkan perbaikan performa yang signifikan sedangkan penggunaan asam sitrat sintetis memiliki performa yang lebih baik dibanding perlakuan kontrol dan penggunaan sari belimbing wuluh.Kata kunci: acidifier, asam sitrat, belimbing wuluh, puyuh fase growerABSTRACTThe organic and synthetic acidifiers could improve the optimization of nutrients utilization in the quail digestive tract. Furthermore, the optimization of nutrients is expected to improve quail performance. This study was aimed to determine the effect of using two types of acidifiers (Averrhoa bilimbi juice and synthetic citric acid) on the grower phase of quail performance. Total of 100 unsexed quails (Coturnix coturnix japonica) grower phase aged 14-40 days were used in this research and designed as a completely randomized design of five treatments and four replications. Feed ingredients used were yellow corn, rice bran, commercial quail concentrate, Averrhoa bilimbi juice (organic acidifier), and synthetic citric acid. The treatments consisted of control (P0), 0.3% synthetic citric acid (P1), use of 0.25% Averrhoa bilimbi juice (P2), use of 0.6% synthetic citric acid (P3), and use of 0.5% Averrhoa bilimbi juice (P4). The variables observed were weekly feed intake, body weight gain, and feed conversion. The result showed that utilization of Averrhoa bilimbi juice has lower feed consumption (P<0.05) in the first week compare to control and synthetic citric acid, and synthetic citric acid utilization increases body weight gain in the first week (P<0.05). The use of synthetic citric acid significantly reduces feed conversion in the third and fourth weeks compared to control and organic acid groups. The conclusion of this study is the utilization of Averrhoa bilimbi juice as an acidifier has not shown significant improvements in quail performance. The use of synthetic citric acid has a better performance compared to control and Averrhoa bilimbi juice utilization.Keywords: acidifier, organic acidifier, citric acid, growing quail

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Growth Performance of Clarias gariepinus on the Basis of Formulated Feed Supply

Himalayan Journal of Science and Technology ◽

10.3126/hijost.v4i0.33863 ◽

2020 ◽

pp. 32-36

Author(s):

Jay Narayan Shrestha ◽

Prabha Niraula

Keyword(s):

Body Weight ◽

Weight Gain ◽

Growth Performance ◽

Protein Level ◽

Crude Protein ◽

Body Weight Gain ◽

Clarias Gariepinus ◽

Feed Conversion ◽

Formulated Feed ◽

Crude Protein Level

Best diet of the fish is the sole of production of aquaculture. Growth performance of Clarias gariepinus on the basis of formulated feed supply was carried out from 7th March to 6th May, 2019 in the laboratory of P.G.Campus, Biratnagar in which 130 juveniles (each of 10±0.11 g.) of catfish were cultured in 13 aquaria feeding with treatment diets having crude protein level 35%, 40%, 45% and 50% for treatment and commercial diet for control. There are no significant differences between the water quality parameters and body weight gain (p>0.05) in all treatments. The highest body weight gain (7.31±0.11 g; 65.20%) and SGR (13.051±1.15 g) was observed in fish fed with T C (45% protein level). This value was lowered than value of control(C) i.e. 7.59±0 g; 69.88% and 13.55±0 g respectively. Feed conversion ratio (FCR) was best (13.28±1.89 g) in T D (50% protein level feed). Its value was larger (7.52±1.11 g) in T C than C (7.15±0 g). Mortality rate was highest in T C and C i.e. 30% and lowest in T A and T B i.e. 23.33%. Weight gain of the fish increased with increasing protein level in diet till crude protein level 45% then it was dropped at the diet with protein level 50%. The best weight gain was observed in 7th week having crude protein level 45%. The diet with protein level 45% is suggested for farmers concerning the fish (Clarias gariepinus) in the aquaculture.

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PENGARUH PENGGANTIAN JAGUNG DENGAN SORGUM Cv. KAWALI DALAM RANSUM PELLET TERHADAP PERFORMANS KELINCI LOKAL

ZOOTEC ◽

10.35792/zot.39.1.2019.22129 ◽

2018 ◽

Vol 39 (1) ◽

pp. 42

Author(s):

Agung R. P. Rumondor ◽

B. Tulung ◽

A. Rumambi ◽

C.A Rahasia

Keyword(s):

Body Weight ◽

Weight Gain ◽

Analysis Of Variance ◽

Body Weight Gain ◽

Statistical Design ◽

Feed Consumption ◽

Feed Conversion ◽

Randomized Design ◽

Completely Randomized Design ◽

All Treatment

EFFECT OF REPLACEMENT OF CORN WITH SORGUM Cv. KAWALI IN PELLET RANSUM ON LOCAL RABBIT PERFORM. The purpose of this study was to determine the effect of substitution corn with sorghum in rabbit rations on feed consumption, body weight gain, and ration conversion. The duration of the study was 28 days using 20 local rabbits. The statistical design used in this study was a completely randomized design, with 4 (four) treatment rations and 5 (five) replications. The four experimental rations, namely R0: 45% corn + 0% sorghum, R1: 30% corn + 15% sorghum, R2 15% corn + 30% sorghum, R3 0% corn + 45% sorghum. Variables were measured, viz: feed consumption, body weight gain and ration conversion. The results showed that the average of feed consumption, body weight gain, and feed conversion, were: 28.27–30.59 g /head /day, 15.76–21.55 g / head /day, and 1.42-1.80 g /head /day, respectively. Based on the analysis of variance, the treatments ration had no significant effect (P> 0.05) on consumption, but had a very significant effect (P <0.01) on body weight gain and feed conversion. The LSD test showed that all treatment rations using sorghum (R1, R2, and R3) gave results of body weight gain which were very significantly different (P <0.01) and higher than R0. Whereas, on ration conversion, treatments R1, R2, and R3 give very different results (P <0.01) lower than R0. It is concluded that the substitution of corn with sorghum at the level of 45% in the ration gives the highest results for body weight gain and conversion of rations for rabbits. Keywords: corn, sorghum, ration, performance, local rabbit

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Dampak Pemberian Mikroenkapsulasi Minyak Ikan dalam Pakan terhadap Kolesterol Darah dan Performa pada Domba

Jurnal Agripet ◽

10.17969/agripet.v21i1.16627 ◽

2021 ◽

Vol 21 (1) ◽

Author(s):

Ganesha Ade Riemas ◽

Iman Hernaman ◽

Diky Ramdani ◽

Bambang Nurhadi

Keyword(s):

Body Weight ◽

Weight Gain ◽

Fish Oil ◽

Body Weight Gain ◽

Blood Cholesterol ◽

Feed Conversion ◽

Cholesterol Levels ◽

Affect Body Weight ◽

And Performance ◽

The Impact

ABSTRAK. Tujuan penelitian ini untuk mengukur seberapa besar pengaruh minyak ikan yang sudah terenkapsulasi terhadap kolesterol darah dan performa pada Domba. Penelitian telah dilakukan di Sub Unit Pelayanan Pengembangan Pembibitan Ternak Domba dan Kambing (SUPPPTDK) Bunihayu, Subang pada tanggal 20 Januari 2020 sampai 27 Maret 2020. Sebanyak 18 ekor domba Ekor Tipis jantan dengan bobot 15,99±0,98 kg dialokasikan ke dalam 3 perlakuan secara acak. Domba tersebut diberi ransum perlakuan yang disuplementasi dengan mikroenkapsulasi minyak ikan sebanyak 0% (P0), 2,5% (P1), dan 5% (P2). Data yang terkumpul dilakukan analisis ragam dan bila hasil berbeda nyata maka dilanjutkan dengan uji Duncan. Hasil menunjukkan bahwa mikroenkapsulasi minyak ikan dapat menurunkan kolesterol darah (P0,05), namun tidak berpengaruh nyata terhadap pertambahan bobot badan, konsumsi dan konversi ransum (P0,05). Penurunan kadar kolesterol terjadi pada kelompok domba dengan perlakuan mikroenkapsulasi sebanyak 2,5% (P1) dan mikroenkapsulasi 5% (P2). Kadar kolesterol darah masing-masing perlakuan berturut-turut adalah 100,70 mg/dl (P0); 96,20 mg/dl (P1); dan 78,76 mg/dl (P2). Rataan yang terbaik pada pertambahan bobot badan, konsumsi bahan kering harian, dan konversi ransum terdapat pada P2 yaitu 63,96 g/hari, 574,13 g/hari, dan 9,08. Hasil penelitian dapat disimpulkan bahwa mikroenkapsulasi minyak ikan dapat menurunkan kolesterol darah, dengan penurunan tertinggi pada pemberian 5%. (The impact of microencapsulation fish oil in feed on blood cholesterols and performance on sheep) ABSTRAK. This study measured the effect of encapsulated fish oil on blood cholesterol and sheep performance. The study was conducted at the Bunihayu Sheep and Goat Breeding Services Bunihayu, Subang on January 20, 2020 to March 27, 2020. A total of 18 male thin-tailed sheep 15.99±0.98 kg were allocated randomly into 3 treatments. The sheep were given feed supplemented with fish oil microencapsulation of 0% (P0), 2.5% (P1), and 5% (P2). The data were collected and analyzed by analysis of variance and, if the result is significantly different, continued by Duncan's test. The results showed that fish oil microencapsulation decreased blood cholesterol levels (P0.05). However, it did not affect body weight gain, consumption, and feed conversion (P0.05). Decreased levels of cholesterol occurred in the group of sheep with 2.5% microencapsulation (P1) and 5% microencapsulation (P2). Blood cholesterol levels of each treatment were 100.70 mg/dl (P0); 96.20 mg/dl (P1); and 78.76 mg/dl (P2), respectively. Averagely, the highest body weight gain, dry matter intake and feed conversion were found in P2 as much as 63.96 g/day, 574.13 g/day, and 9.08, respectively. The results can be concluded that microencapsulation of fish oil can reduce blood cholesterol, with the highest decrease at the level of 5%.

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The effect of zinc supplementation in different types of feed on the performance and health status of IPB-D2 chickens

IOP Conference Series Earth and Environmental Science ◽

10.1088/1755-1315/888/1/012072 ◽

2021 ◽

Vol 888 (1) ◽

pp. 012072

Author(s):

Siti Khairunnisa ◽

Sumiati ◽

Cece Sumantri ◽

Wiwin Winarsih

Keyword(s):

Body Weight ◽

Weight Gain ◽

Health Status ◽

Zinc Supplementation ◽

Body Weight Gain ◽

Conversion Ratio ◽

Feed Conversion Ratio ◽

The Body ◽

Feed Consumption ◽

Feed Conversion

Abstract This study aimed to evaluate the effect of zinc supplementation in various diets on the performance and health status of IPB-D2 chickens. Subsequently, about 180 one-week-old IPB-D2 chickens were used in the study and were fed the treatment diets for 12 weeks. Also, this study employed a completely randomised factorial design with six treatments and three replications of ten birds each. These treatment diets included A1, which contained nutrients based on SNI (2013) without Zn supplementation, A2 which is a combination of A1 and 60 ppm of Zinc, B1 which contained nutrients 5% higher than SNI without Zn supplementation, B2 which is a combination of B1 and 60 ppm Zinc, C1 which contains nutrients 10% higher than SNI without Zn supplementation, and lastly, C2 which is a combination of C1 and 60 ppm of Zinc. Furthermore, the data were analysed using ANOVA, and the parameters observed were the body weight, body weight gain, feed consumption, feed conversion ratio, blood profile and the villi surface area of the jejunum. Consequently, the results showed that C2 significantly (P<0.05) increased the body weight and body weight gain when fed to the finisher and grower chickens, respectively. More so, when the finisher chickens were fed the 10% SNI diet, there was an increased body weight gain and also a significantly (P<0.05) decreased feed conversion ratio. Furthermore, the addition of 60 ppm zinc increased haemoglobin significantly (P<0.05), whereas C2 decreased leukocytes significantly (P<0.05) in chicken blood. However, the treatments had no effect on feed consumption in the villi surface area of the jejunum. Therefore, the study concluded that supplementing the IPB-D2 chickens with 60 ppm zinc in a 10% SNI diet resulted in the best performance and health status.

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