scholarly journals Nutritional evaluation of differently processed plant protein sources on the performance of broiler chickens

2021 ◽  
Vol 6 (6) ◽  
pp. 195-201
Author(s):  
A. Maidala ◽  
◽  
G. Musa ◽  
L. Adamu ◽  
B. I. Amaza ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Broiler Chickens ◽  
Block Design ◽  
Live Weight ◽  
Soya Bean ◽  
Plant Protein ◽  
Daily Weight Gain ◽  
Broiler Chicks ◽  
Protein Sources ◽  
Feed Cost ◽  
Plant Protein Sources

An eight-week feeding trial was conducted to assess four differently protein sources on performance of broiler chickens. Two hundred and fifty (250) day old unsex Anak 2000 broiler chicks were randomly allotted to four differently processed plant protein sources i.e. cooked soybean, salt treated African locust bean and sprouted Bambara nut with groundnut cake (GNC) based diet as control, the treatments were replicated five times (12 birds per replicate) in a Completely Randomized Block Design (CRBD). Results showed that daily feed intake, daily weight gain and feed conversion ratio were affected by different protein sources (p<0.05) at starter, finisher and overall phase. The carcass characteristics showed that live weight (1988-2160 g), slaughter weight (1610-1965 g) and plucked weight (1600-1814 g) were affected by different protein sources(p<0.05). The dressing percentage (83.31-86.25%) are not affected by different protein sources (p>0.05). The abdominal fat (0.61-0.64%), gizzard (1.61-1.77%), small intestine (40.80-43.20 cm) and large intestine (141.80-201.60 cm) were affected by the different protein sources (p<0.05). All the prime cuts were significantly (p<0.05) affected by the dietary protein sources. Total feed cost is highest in soya-bean based diet (N 379.30). The highest body weight (4.53 kg) is in soya bean-based diet. The feed cost per kg gain is highest in GNC based diet (N 158.34) and lowest in soya bean based diet (N 126.43). All the protein sources enhanced the growth performance of broiler chickens; however, soybean was more effective in enhancing the performance of broiler chickens.

scholarly journals Carcass Traits, Organ Proportion and Bio-Economic Cost Benefits Analysis of Broiler Chickens Fed Different Dietary Plant Protein Sources In Sorghum-Based Diet

2021 ◽  
Vol 2 (3) ◽  
Author(s):  
C. A. Agida ◽  
D. N. Onunkwo ◽  
B. N. Ezenyilimba ◽  
E. M. Afam-Ibezim ◽  
A. B. Ukonu ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Broiler Chickens ◽  
Growth Parameters ◽  
Live Weight ◽  
Plant Protein ◽  
Average Weight ◽  
Gross Margin ◽  
Cost Benefits ◽  
Protein Sources ◽  
Plant Protein Sources ◽  
Carcass Parameters

A 56-day study was carried out to evaluate the carcass characteristics and organ proportions of broiler chickens fed sorghum-based diets with varying plant protein. A total of 120 day-old broiler chickens from a reputable and disease free farm were used for this study. There were four treatments, each having thirty broiler birds replicated thrice with ten broiler birds per replicate using a Completely Randomized Design (CRD). The broiler birds were offered feed and water ad libitum. The growth parameters were taken on weekly basis. Carcass evaluation was carried out at the end of the trial. One bird per replicate was randomly selected, fasted over-night and slaughtered by severing the jugular vein. After scalding in warm water for about a minute, the feathers were manually plucked, each bird was cut into parts for carcass evaluation. The relative weights of the cut parts were as a percentage of dressed weight. The internal organs, such as heart, kidney, gizzard/proventriculus were all weighed separately and recorded using electric micrometer (3000g weighing gauge). The findings from this study showed that all the carcass parameters considered showed significant differences (p<0.05). Birds fed diet 3 gave the best live weight, slaughtered weight, defeathered weight, dressed weight and commensurate cut-parts. Soybean (whether cake or full-fat) demonstrate superiority over groundnut cake and cashew nut cake. Birds fed diet 3 gave the highest value of thigh, breast -cut, drumstick and wings, while birds fed diets 2, 1 and 4 gave less. The organ proportions of broiler chickens fed different dietary plant sources have all the parameters significantly difference (p<0.05), except the lungs though without any definite pattern. Average weight gain and feed conversion ratio were better (p<0.05) among birds fed diet 2, and 3. Cost benefits analysis per kilogram in naira terms for birds fed different plant protein sources in a sorghum-based diets were significant (p<0.05) among treatment levels. Least cost per kg feed was obtained in diet 1 (p<0.05). Cost of weight gained was (p<0.05) low in T1. Cost of feed consumed was low for diet T1 and T3. Revenue, gross margin and cost benefit ratio estimated were found to high (p<0.05) among T2 and T3. Broiler chickens fed diet 3 gave the best parameters. The actual contributions of the experiment, is to alternatively replace corn with sorghum completely at least cost with optimum performance.

scholarly journals Performance of starter broiler chickens fed diet supplemented with Smartchoice phytase enzyme

2020 ◽  
Vol 47 (2) ◽  
pp. 196-203
Author(s):  
O. A. Ekine ◽  
D. N. Onunkwo
Keyword(s):  
Weight Gain ◽  
Feed Intake ◽  
Broiler Chickens ◽  
Live Weight ◽  
Daily Weight Gain ◽  
Broiler Chicks ◽  
Feed Cost ◽  
Randomized Design ◽  
Total Weight Gain ◽  
Dietary Treatments

Phytase is essential for enhancing nutritional value of feed and improving animal growthperformance and health. A study was conducted to evaluate the influence of Smartchoicephytase enzyme supplementation in the diet of starter broiler chickens. A total of 150 Rossstrain broiler chicks were used for the study and allotted to five treatment groups of 30 birdseach. Each group was further divided into three replicates of 10 birds per replicate. Five isonitrogenous(21.40% CP) and iso-caloric (2975.40 kcal/kg ME) dietary treatments werecompounded to contain 0g/100kg (T ), 10g/100kg (T ), 15g/100kg (T ), 20g/100kg (T ) and 1 2 3 425g/100kg (T ) of a commercial Smartchoice phytase enzyme preparation for 28 days in a 5Completely Randomized Design (CRD). Feed and water were provided to the chicks adlibitum.Daily feed intake and weekly body weight were measured. The result showed that thedaily feed intake and daily protein intake were not affected (P>0.05) by Smartchoice phytaseenzyme supplementation. Final live weight, daily weight gain and total weight gain weresignificantly different among treatments. Protein efficiency ratio were significantly (P<0.05)higher in T (2.10) than T (1.80) but similar to T (2.05), T (2.05) and T (1.96). Feed 1 5 2 3 4conversion ratio was significantly (P<0.05) different in T5 (2.58) and T (2.02) but similar 1(P>0.05) in T (2.02), T (2.28), T (2.31) and T (2.38). Mortality was lowest in T5. Total feed 1 2 3 4cost per bird and daily feed cost per bird were not affected (P>0.05) by Smartchoice phytaseenzyme supplementation while cost per kg of feed and daily feed cost per bird were notsignificantly (P>0.05) affected. The findings from this study showed that Smartchoicephytase enzyme could be supplemented up to 20g per 100kg in the diet of starter broilerchickens.

scholarly journals Carcass characteristics and organ proportions of broiler chickens fed different plant protein sources in an Acha grain-based diet

2021 ◽  
Vol 47 (6) ◽  
pp. 108-112
Author(s):  
D. N. Onunkwo ◽  
G. Daniel-Igwe ◽  
E. Afam-Ibezim ◽  
B. N. Ezenyilimba ◽  
I. U. Udokwu
Keyword(s):  
Broiler Chickens ◽  
Live Weight ◽  
Plant Protein ◽  
Broiler Chicks ◽  
Groundnut Cake ◽  
Poultry Products ◽  
Cashew Nut ◽  
Randomized Design ◽  
Plant Protein Sources ◽  
Negative Effect

The stiff competition between man and livestock for maize as energy feedstuff has resulted in the high cost of poultry products. Therefore, a study was conducted to evaluate the effect of feeding acha-based diet varying dietary plant protein to broiler chickens on carcass characteristic and organ proportions. A total of 120, one day-old Abor acre broiler chicks were used for the study in a Complete Randomized Design. Four dietary plant proteins were included in the broiler chicken diet at 28% level with an acha grain as the main energy source. Diet 1 contains 28% groundnut cake, while diets 2, 3 and 4 contain 28% of full fat soyabean, soyabean cake and cashew nut meal, respectively. The birds were randomly allotted to the 4 treatment groups, with each group having 30 birds which was further subdivided into 3 replicates of 10 birds each. This study lasted for 56 days. At the end of the feeding trial, carcass evaluation was carried out. One bird per replicate was randomly selected, starved overnight and slaughtered by severing the jugular vein. The visceral were removed and weighed. The results showed that birds fed dietary soyabean cake (Diet 3) had the highest live weight gain (2155.00g), slaughtered weight (1855.00g), defeathered weight (1838.33g), dressed weight (1455.00g) and shank (112.00g). The organ proportions showed significant differences (p<0.05), though followed no definite trend. In conclusion, birds fed diet 3 gave the best carcass weight, and the organ proportions showed no negative effect as par the diets offered the birds. Thus, inclusion of 28%, soyabean meal in an acha-grain based diets proved to be superior over groundnut cake and cashew nut and it is therefore recommended.   La vive concurrence entre l'homme et le bétail pour le maïs comme aliment énergétique a entraîné le coût élevé des produits de volaille. Par conséquent, une étude a été menée pour évaluer l'effet de l'alimentation à base d'acha avec des protéines végétales alimentaires variées sur les poulets de chair ainsi que les caractéristiques de la carcasse et les proportions des organes. Un total de 120 poussins de chair de 'Abor acre' âgés d'un jour a été utilisés pour l'étude dans un plan randomisé complet. Quatre protéines végétales diététiques ont été incluses dans le régime des poulets de chair à un taux de 28%, le grain d'acha étant la principale source d'énergie. Le régime 1 contient 28% de farine d'arachide, tandis que les régimes 2, 3 et 4 contiennent 28% de farine de soja, de gâteau de soja et de noix de cajou, respectivement. Les oiseaux ont été répartis au hasard dans les 4 groupes de traitement, chaque groupe comptant 30 oiseaux qui ont ensuite été subdivisés en 3 répétitions de 10 oiseaux chacun. Cette étude a duré 56 jours. À la fin de test d'alimentation, une évaluation de la carcasse a été effectuée. Un oiseau par réplique a été sélectionné au hasard, affamé pendant la nuit et abattu en sectionnant la veine jugulaire. Les viscéraux ont été prélevés et pesés. Les résultats ont montré que les oiseaux nourris avec du gâteau de soja diététique (régime 3) avaient le gain de poids vif (2155,00 g), le poids abattu (1855,00 g), le poids sans plumes (1838,33 g), le poids habillé (1455,00 g) et le jarret (112,00 g). Les proportions d'organes ont montré des différences significatives (p <0,05), mais n'ont suivi aucune tendance définie. En conclusion, les oiseaux nourris avec le régime 3 ont donné le meilleur poids de carcasse, et les proportions d'organes n'ont montré aucun effet négatif par rapport aux régimes offerts aux oiseaux. Ainsi, l'inclusion de 28% de gâteau de soja dans un régime à base de céréalesacha s'est avérée supérieure aux gâteau d'arachide et de noix de cajou et elle est donc recommandée.

scholarly journals Comparative Study of Fish Yields with Plant Protein Sources and Fish Meal

Our Nature ◽  
1970 ◽  
Vol 1 (1) ◽  
pp. 26-29 ◽  
Author(s):  
Babita Tuladhar
Keyword(s):  
Comparative Study ◽  
Fish Meal ◽  
Soya Bean ◽  
Protein Source ◽  
Plant Protein ◽  
Protein Sources ◽  
Plant Protein Sources ◽  
Fish Yields ◽  
Experimental Ponds

Two iso-nitrogenous and iso-caloric diets were formulated using Azolla, Soya bean and oilcakes as a sole protein source in diet B and fishmeal as sole protein in diet A. Six ponds were used as experimental ponds. The fishes of three ponds were supplied with Azolla diet B while the fishes of other three ponds were supplied with fish meal diet A. Growth of the fish in three ponds with plant protein sources was significant than in the fishes of other ponds with fish meal diet A. The yield of fish supplemented with Azolla, Soya beans and Oilcakes was higher than that of fish supplied with fishmeal diet. Keyword: Plant protein, fish mealdoi:10.3126/on.v1i1.300Our Nature (2003) 1: 26-29

Growth performance and feed cost benefit of broiler chickens fed Acha grain-based diet supplemented with different plant protein sources

2021 ◽  
Vol 47 (6) ◽  
pp. 113-119
Author(s):  
D. N. Onunkwo ◽  
G. Daniel-Igwe ◽  
V. Odoemelam ◽  
C. A. Agida ◽  
B. N. Ezenyilimba
Keyword(s):  
Growth Performance ◽  
Broiler Chickens ◽  
Broiler Chicken ◽  
Cost Benefit ◽  
Plant Protein ◽  
Poultry Feed ◽  
Cashew Nut ◽  
Feed Cost ◽  
Plant Protein Sources ◽  
Soyabean Meal

Conventional energy sources for poultry feed are scarce, expensive and highly competed for by man and industry in Nigeria which has resulted to subsequent high cost of feed and at times, poor quality of feed sold to farmers. Therefore, this study was carried out to evaluate the growth performance and feed cost benefit of broiler chickens fed various plant protein sources in acha grain based diet. A total of 120, one day-old Abor acre broiler chicks were procured and assigned in a Completely Randomized Design to four dietary treatments of three replicates and ten chicks per replicate. The four diets comprise soybean meal (full fat), soybean cake, groundnut cake and cashew nut meal at 28% inclusion level each in an acha based diet. Data on growth parameters (Daily feed intake, Final Weight Gain, Total Weight Gain, Feed-to-gain ratio and mortality) were collected daily and weekly. The results showed that the birds fed diet 3 having soyabean meal as the main plant protein source with 2700 Kcal/kg ME gave the best growth performance. It is also important to note that, the growth performance of birds fed diet 4 which had 28% cashew nut (full fat) had the poorest feed-togain ratio. The findings from this study further showed that using cashew nut (T4) as plant protein source in poultry (broiler chicken) ration is rather too expensive and production of cashew nut may have to increase so as to bring down the cost of production of broiler chicken. There was significant difference (P<0.05) in all the variables of feed cost benefit analysis. It is concluded that soyabean, whether used as meal/cake or full-fat confirmed its superiority over groundnut cake and cashew nut meal in this study. It is therefore recommended that farmers or poultry feed producers should use acha based diet with either soyabean meal or full-fat soyabean    Les sources d'énergie conventionnelles pour l'alimentation de la volaille sont rares, coûteuses et très concurrencées par l'homme et l'industrie au Nigéria, ce qui a résulté en un coût élevé des aliments et parfois, une mauvaise qualité des aliments vendus aux agriculteurs. Par conséquent, cette étude a été réalisée pour évaluer les performances de croissance et les avantages en termes de coûts d'alimentation des poulets de chair nourris  avec diverses sources de protéines végétales dans un régime à base de céréales acha. Un total de 120 poussins de chair Abor acre d'un jour ont été achetés et assignés dans une conception complètement aléatoire à quatre traitements diététiques de trois répétitions et dix poussins par répétition. Les quatre régimes comprennent la farine de soja (pleine matière grasse), le tourteau de soja, le tourteau d'arachide et la farine de noix de cajou à un taux d'inclusion de 28% chacun dans un régime alimentaire classique. Les données sur les paramètres de croissance (ingestion journalière, gain de poids final, gain de poids total, rapport alimentation / gain et mortalité) ont été collectées quotidiennement et hebdomadairement. Les résultats ont montré que les oiseaux nourris avec le régime 3 contenant de la farine de soja comme principale source de protéines végétales avec 2700 Kcal / kg ME ont donné les meilleures performances de croissance. Il est également important de noter que les performances de croissance des oiseaux nourris avec un régime alimentaire 4 contenant 28% de noix de cajou (gras) présentaient le rapport alimentation / gain le plus faible. Les résultats de cette étude ont en outre montré que l'utilisation de la noix de cajou (T4) comme source de protéines végétales dans la ration de volaille (poulet à griller) est plutôt trop coûteuse et que la production de noix de cajou peut devoir augmenter afin de réduire le coût de production du poulet à griller. . Il y avait une différence significative (P <0,05) dans toutes les variables de l'analyse coûts-avantages des aliments. Il est conclu que le soja, qu'il soit utilisé comme farine / tourteau ou gras entier, a confirmé sa supériorité sur le tourteau d'arachide et la farine de noix de cajou dans cette étude. Il est donc recommandé que les agriculteurs ou les producteurs d'aliments pour volaille utilisent un régime à base d'acha avec du tourteau de soja ou du soja entier.

scholarly journals Performance and Nutrient Digestibility of Broiler Chicks (0 – 4 weeks) Fed Diets Containing Spurge Weed (Euphorbia heterophylla) Leaf Meal

2021 ◽  
Vol 48 (5) ◽  
pp. 213-222
Author(s):  
S. O. Upah ◽  
A. I. Okwori ◽  
K. T. Orayaga
Keyword(s):  
Growth Performance ◽  
Live Weight ◽  
Nutrient Digestibility ◽  
Soya Bean ◽  
Daily Weight Gain ◽  
Poultry Feed ◽  
Broiler Chicks ◽  
Feed Conversion ◽  
Treatment Groups ◽  
Leaf Meal

Soya bean, a conventional plant protein source in poultry feeding has become so costly and occasionally scarce resulting in high cost of poultry feed. The replacement of soya bean is therefore necessary to improve production. This study evaluated the effects of Euphorbia heterophylla (Spurge weed) leaf meal (EHLM) on the growth performance and nutrient digestibility of One Hundred and Eighty (180) Ross 308 strain of broiler chicks. They were randomly allotted to six (6) experimental diets with three replications of ten bird each and fed for 28 days. Diets were formulated such that EHLM was included as 0, 5, 10, 15, 20 and 25% levels for T1, T2, T3, T4, T5 and T6 which replaces soya bean meal in the basal diets. Data collected were subjected to analysis of variance in a completely randomized design. Results indicated that the average daily feed intake, average daily weight gain, average daily protein intake, protein efficiency ratio and average final live weight, were significantly different (P<0.05) among treatment groups while average feed conversion ratio and mortality were not affected. Digestibility coefficient of CP, CF, EE, NFE and Ash showed significant different(P<0.05) among treatment groups. However, bird fed T2, T3 and T4 digest nutrient efficiently compared with the control than T5 and T6. It was therefore concluded that upto 15% EHLM levels could be adopted for optimum growth performance and nutrient digestibility in broiler chicks aged 0-4 weeks.     Le soja, une source conventionnelle de protéines végétales dans l'alimentation de la volaille, est devenu si coûteux et parfois rare, ce qui entraîne un coût élevé de l'alimentation de la volaille. Le remplacement du soja est donc nécessaire pour améliorer la production. Cette étude a évalué les effets de la farine de feuilles (EHLM) d'Euphorbia heterophylla (euphorbe ésule) sur les performances de croissance et la digestibilité des nutriments de la souche cent quatre-vingt (180) Ross 308 de poulets de chair. Ils ont été répartis au hasard dans six (6) régimes expérimentaux avec trois répétitions de dix oiseaux chacun et nourris pendant 28 jours. Les régimes ont été formulés de telle sorte que l'EHLM a été inclus en tant que niveaux de 0, 5, 10, 15, 20 et 25 % pour T1, T2, T3, T4, T5 et T6 qui remplace le tourteau de soja dans les régimes de base. Les données recueillies ont été soumises à une analyse de variance dans un plan complètement randomisé. Les résultats ont indiqué que l'apport alimentaire quotidien moyen, le gain de poids quotidien moyen, l'apport protéique quotidien moyen, le ratio d'efficacité protéique et le poids vif final moyen étaient significativement différents (P< 0,05) entre les groupes de traitement, tandis que le taux de conversion alimentaire moyen etla mortalité n'étaient pas affectés. Le coefficient de digestibilité de CP, CF, EE, NFE et Ash a montré une différence significative (P<0,05) parmi les groupes de traitement. Cependant, les oiseaux nourris avec T2, T3 et T4 digèrent efficacement les nutriments par rapport au témoin que T5 et T6. Il a donc été conclu que jusqu'à 15 % de niveaux d'EHLM pouvaient être adoptés pour des performances de croissance optimales et une digestibilité des nutriments chez les poulets de chair âgés de 0 à 4 semaines. 

scholarly journals Cupric citrate as growth promoter for broiler chickens in different rearing stages

2003 ◽  
Vol 60 (3) ◽  
pp. 441-445 ◽  
Author(s):  
Mônica Maria de Almeida Brainer ◽  
José Fernando Machado Menten ◽  
Marcos Martinez do Vale ◽  
Sônia Cristina Daroz de Morais
Keyword(s):  
Broiler Chickens ◽  
Block Design ◽  
Live Weight ◽  
Experimental Period ◽  
Broiler Chicks ◽  
Growth Promoter ◽  
Cupric Sulfate ◽  
Feed Conversion ◽  
Randomized Block Design ◽  
Copper Supplementation

Feeding cupric citrate as alternative to cupric sulfate to broilers has been suggested in the literature. Day-old male broiler chicks (1,200) were used in an experiment to evaluate the efficacy of cupric citrate supplementation (75 mg Cu kg-1) during the 1-21, 22-42 or 1-42 d periods in comparison to an unsupplemented diet and a diet supplemented with cupric sulfate (200 mg Cu kg-1, 1-42 d). A randomized block design was used, with five treatments, six replicates and 40 birds per pen. The diets, based on corn and soybean meal, and water were offered ad libitum during the 42-day experimental period. Over the entire period, there was no effect of copper supplementation (P > 0.05) on bird live weight, weight gain, feed intake, feed conversion and mortality. Cupric citrate supplementation on the 22-42 d period resulted in worse feed conversion as compared to broilers receiving cupric sulfate (2.014 vs. 1.967, P < 0.05). Copper residues in the litter were reduced when broilers were fed cupric citrate, as compared to cupric sulfate (P < 0.01). The absence of response to copper supplementation can be attributed to the environmental and sanitary rearing conditions.

scholarly journals Solid-state fermented plant protein sources in the diets of broiler chickens: A review

2019 ◽  
Vol 5 (4) ◽  
pp. 319-330 ◽  
Author(s):  
Oladapo Olukomaiya ◽  
Chrishanthi Fernando ◽  
Ram Mereddy ◽  
Xiuhua Li ◽  
Yasmina Sultanbawa
Keyword(s):  
Solid State ◽  
Broiler Chickens ◽  
Plant Protein ◽  
Protein Sources ◽  
Plant Protein Sources

scholarly journals Effect of differently processed shea butter (Vitellaria paradoxa) cake on growth and haematological parameters of broiler starter chicks

2020 ◽  
Vol 44 (1) ◽  
pp. 267-274
Author(s):  
U. D. Matthew ◽  
S. E. Alu ◽  
M. B. Maimako
Keyword(s):  
Broiler Chicken ◽  
Live Weight ◽  
Metabolizable Energy ◽  
Daily Weight Gain ◽  
Haematological Parameters ◽  
Shea Butter ◽  
Broiler Chicks ◽  
Feed Cost ◽  
Randomized Design ◽  
Completely Randomized Design

Dietary effects of differently processed Shea Butter Cake (SBC) on growth and haematological parameters of broiler chicks were evaluated in this study lasting 28 days. Six iso-nitrogenous (23% crude protein) and isocaloric (2871.31kcal/kg metabolizable energy) diets tagged T1, T2, T3, T4 T5 and T6 were compounded such that T1 served as the contro while the remaining treatments had 15% inclusion of the differently processed SBC. Two hundred and seventy day old chicks were randomly allocated to the six diets and each treatment was replicated 3 times in a completely randomized design. Dietary inclusion of SBC reduced final live weight significantly (P<0.05). Chicks fed T1, T2, T3, T4 and T5 had higher final live weights of 223.89 vs. 265.00 vs. 253.33 and 233.33 g/b, respectively than those fed the T6 (226.67 g/b) which however, were lower than the control (602.22 g/b). Similarly, birds fed T3, T4 and T6 had significantly higher (P<0.05) daily weight gain than those fed the T5 although highest in birds on control (19.90 g/b/d); similar trend was recorded in feed intake and feed cost per kg diet. Birds fed diets T1, T2 and T4 had lower (P<0.05) FCR of 2.01, 2.91 and 2.98, respectively. The RBC increased significantly (P<0.05) in birds fed T4 (2.58 x106 /µl) and T5 (2.41 x106 /µl) compared to other treatments. Broiler chicken producers can therefore, include up to 15% processed Shea butter cake in the diets of broiler chicks without affecting their growth performance as well as wellbeing.

scholarly journals Comparative effects of sorghum SK-5912 (Sorghum bicolor, L. Moench) and pearl millet as dietary energy sources on performance and economics of production of broiler chickens

2020 ◽  
Vol 47 (1) ◽  
pp. 161-166
Author(s):  
O. A. Lakurbe ◽  
U. D. Doma ◽  
M. Abubakar ◽  
K. M. Bello ◽  
M. S. Sadiq ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Growth Performance ◽  
Pearl Millet ◽  
Broiler Chickens ◽  
Cost Benefit Analysis ◽  
Cost Benefit ◽  
Experimental Period ◽  
Daily Weight Gain ◽  
Broiler Chicks ◽  
Feed Cost ◽  
Randomized Design

An experiment was conducted with three hundred unsexed day-old broiler chicks (Marshal Strain) to evaluate the effect of sorghum SK-5912 variety as replacement for pearl millet on the growth performance and economics of production of broiler chickens. Five experimental diets were formulated with sorghum SK-5912 replacing pearl millet at 0, 25, 50, 75 and 100% in the diet and tagged as diets 1 (control), 2, 3, 4 and 5 respectively, for both starter phase (23%CP) and finisher phase (20%CP). The chicks were randomly allotted to the dietary treatments with four replications each and 15 birds per replicate in a completely randomized design (CRD). Feed and water were supplied ad libitum throughout the experimental period. The results showed no significant differences in feed intake, daily weight gain and FCR among the treatment means at the starter phase, finisher phase as well as the overall phase. Based on the cost benefit analysis diet 5 (100% sorghum SK-5912) had the cheapest feed cost N /kg gain of N 343.19 while the highest was diet 1 (N 373.85). It can therefore, be concluded that sorghum SK-5912 variety can replace pearl millet up to 100% in the diets of broiler chickens without negatively affecting the growth performance and with concomitant reduction in feed cost.

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