scholarly journals Effect of calf starter on the growth performance of dairy calves

2020 ◽  
Vol 5 (2) ◽  
pp. 60-64
Author(s):  
Rezaul Mahmud Nahid ◽  
Md Anwar Hossain ◽  
Mst Latifa Yesmin Camy ◽  
Md Rakibul Hasan ◽  
Shuvendu Sarkar ◽  
...  

Dairy calves must be fed appropriately to meet their nutritional needs, supporting optimal growth and development to achieve the recommended target age at first calving (AFC) of 24 months. Traditional restricted milk feeding practices suppress growth, contribute to negative welfare states and may result in malnutrition and immunosuppression. In this study a total of eight high yielding calves (four Holstein Friesian and four Sahiwal breed) whose average body weight was 44.8 kg and 58 kg respectively. The supplied calf starter was composed of maize crushed, rice polish, wheat bran, gram broken, mustard oil cake, vitamin mineral premix, molasses and common salt. Calf starter was supplied initially 0.25 kg/day/calf in equal halves to the experimental calves twice a day i.e. at 7.00 AM and 12.30 PM and gradually increase upto 1 kg/d/calf. Average body weight gain, wither height gain, body length gain, barrel height gain, and hip height gain in Sahiwal and Holstein Friesian calves were 65.97±1.04 Kg, 31.04±1.13 inch, 32.34±1.46 inch, 12.80±0.71 inch, 35.05±1.27 inch, and 53.61±2.41 Kg, 29.78±1.17 inch, 30.93±1.66 inch 11.78±0.66 inch, 33.44±1.41 inch respectively. Our study concluded to establish a consensus on calf feeding standards which support physiological function, facilitate weaning, support growth targets and ensure calf health and welfare is protected. Asian Australas. J. Biosci. Biotechnol. 2020, 5 (2), 60-64

2012 ◽  
Vol 2 (1) ◽  
pp. 21-27
Author(s):  
Yosi Fenita

The objective of the research was to evaluate to effect of feeding mengkudu on performances of broilers. The research design used was completely randomized design. One hundred broilers were distributed into five treatments. The treatments were different levels of mengkudu meal (0, 0.75%, 1.5%, 2.25 % and 3%). The observed measured were feed consumption, average body weight (gain) and feed conversion. Results showed that feeding mengkudu (Morinda Citrifolia L.)  no effect significant (P>0.05) on feed consumption, average body weight and feed conversion.  In conclusion, feeding mengkudu meal up to 3% (in diet) does not negatively affect feed consumption, average body weight, and feed conversion.


Animals ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 11 (6) ◽  
pp. 1511
Author(s):  
Joseph P. Gulizia ◽  
Kevin M. Downs

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.


2018 ◽  
Vol 22 (1) ◽  
pp. 1 ◽  
Author(s):  
Maijon Purba ◽  
Arnold P. Sinurat

Determining the optimum level of lysine in the ration will be a significant effort to avoid poor growth in duck husbandry. The purpose of this study was to determine the optimum dietary lysine requirement for EPMp broiler ducks, raised up to 10 weeks of age. The study was designed in a completely randomized design (CRD) with 4 dietary treatments, and 4 replicates. Each replicate consisted of 10 ducks. The 4 treatments were diets, containing lysine: 0.60% (T1); 0.70% (T2); 0.80% (T3) and 0.90% (T4). Variables measured included: feed consumption, body weight gain, feed conversion ratio (FCR), carcass and carcass cuts percentages. The results showed that the performance of 10 weeks of age EPMp broiler duck was significantly affected by the level of dietary lysine (P<0.05). The average body weight gain and the FCR of the duck were significantly affected (P<0.05) by dietary lysine level, but not for feed consumption and percentage of carcass (P>0.05). The average body weight gain of EPMp duck with T4 treatment (0.90% lysine) was significantly higher than that T1 (0.60% lysine) but did not significantly difference (P>0.05) with T2 and T3. The average FCR of EPMp duck under T3 and T4 were significantly (P<0.05) higher than that of EPMp duck under T1. It was concluded that the optimum dietary lysine to produce maximum body weight gain of EPMp duck raised up to 10 weeks of age was 0.70%, while for minimum FCR were at the level of 0.80% and 0.90%.


1970 ◽  
Vol 8 (1) ◽  
pp. 87-90
Author(s):  
S Ferdousi ◽  
AKM Masum ◽  
MAS Khan ◽  
MA Islam

An experiment was conducted to evaluate the performance of buffalo calves and cow calves supplementing Urea Molasses Block (UMB) with straw based diet. Three cow calves (average 1 year & 8 months age and 111 kg body weight) and three buffalo calves (average 1 year & 10 months age and 89 kg body weight) were grouped into A and B, respectively and fed for 60 days. It was found that, the DMI (kg/h/d) was 5.66±1.18 and 6.10±0.99, respectively in group A and B (p>0.05). The DMI in 1st and 2nd fortnight of the experiment in group A and B were 5.77±0.31 and 6.17±0.33; 4.96±0.43 and 5.77±0.39, respectively (p<0.01). But, the DMI in 3rd and 4th fortnight differs nonsignificantly (p>0.05). At the end of the experiment, the final body weight for group A and group B were 132.6±11.96 and 113±8.19 kg, respectively (p>0.05). The body weight gain per day for both groups were 0.36±0.05 and 0.40±0.05 kg, respectively (p>0.05). The average heart girth gain per day in group A and group B were 0.24±0.02 and 0.30±0.03 cm, respectively (p>0.05). The average wither height gain per day was 0.075±0.005 and 0.059±0.005 cm in group A and B, respectively (p<0.05). The average body length gain per day for group A and group B were 0.31±0.03 and 0.36±0.04 cm, respectively (p>0.05). The growth performance of buffalo calves is better than cow calves by feeding UMB with straw based diet. Keywords: UMB; Body weight; Heart girth; Wither height; Body length DOI: 10.3329/jbau.v8i1.6404J. Bangladesh Agril. Univ. 8(1): 87-90, 2010


2021 ◽  
Vol 33 (1) ◽  
pp. 45-52
Author(s):  
S. Babangida ◽  
C. O. Ubosi

 Four dietary treatments differing in protein levels were compared to ascertain the protein requirement of laying Japanese quail in a semi-arid environment. One hundred and twenty quails were randomly assigned to four treatments (TI — 22%CR T2 — 20%CP T3 — 18%CP and T4 - I6%CP) in a completely randomized block design Each treatment was replicated thrice with ten quails each. Feed intake, body weight gain, hen day egg production, feed conversion ratio FCR), egg quality and hematological constituents were the response criteria. The study lasted seven weeks. Feed and water were provided ad libitum throughout the experimental period No significant (P> 0.05) effect of dietary protein was observed for feed intake, average body weight gain, hen-day egg production, F CR, dressing percentage and hematological parameters. Average body weight was significantly (P<0,05) enhanced by high dietary protein. Egg weight and Haugh unit were significantly (P<0. 05) better for the groups fed the higher protein levels (20 and 22% CP). Hen-day egg production, albumen index, specific gravity, shell weight and percent shell were not affected (P>0.05) by dietary protein levels. The costs of producing l kg egg in the treatment groups were ₦25926, ₦21007, ₦252.44 and ₦1263./10 for T1, T2, T3 and T4, respectively. It was concluded that about 20%CP is required in the diets of laying Japanese quail under a semi-arid environment of Nigeria.


2018 ◽  
Vol 3 (2) ◽  
pp. 95 ◽  
Author(s):  
Bella Florana ◽  
Elis Dihansih ◽  
Ristika Handarini

Plants herbs widely used as a supplement in fodder to improve endurance and its productivity, including garlic and caraway. This study attempts to test the influence of the combination level of flour garlic and caraway performance against quail period of a starter up to the period grower. Study was conducted on  11 February  – 16 March 2017 in Assalam Slamet Quail Farm, Sukabumi.  This research was used 180  DOQ’s layer. Feed used were:  commercial feed BR-1 for stater and SP-2 for grower – layer, garlic flour and caraway flour. A complete randomized  design with four  treatments and three  replicates was used. Treatments consisted of  P0 = feed commercial (FC), P1 = PK + 2 % garlic flour (GF), P2 = PK + 2 % caraway flour (CF), P3 = PK + 1 % GF + 1 % CF. Research conducted in quail from 2 – 35 day. The variables were consumption, body weight gain, feed convertion ratio and mortality. Data were analyzed by a Duncan test. The results showed that  non-significant differences  on average body weight gain of stater  in the first week. The grower period showed that that non-significant differences on consumption and significant differences increased on average body weight gain in P2 treatment and decreased on feed convertion ratio in P1, P2 and P3. The conclusion showed the best research on supplement 2 % caraway flour to  grower quails. This conclusion was recommended to add 2 % caraway flour in quails feed.Keywords: performance of quails, feed additive, garlic, cumin.


2012 ◽  
Vol 41 (1) ◽  
pp. 19-23 ◽  
Author(s):  
MA Islam ◽  
MJ Khan ◽  
MR Debi ◽  
MM Rahman

A study was conducted to determine the growth performance and mortality rate of Khaki Campell, Jinding and Deshi genotypes in two coastal locations of Barisal and Bhola districts of Bangladesh. Sixty-day-old ducks of 3 genotypes were randomly allocated to 3 treatments having 4 replications in each. Ducks are reared up to 150 days and at the end of experiment one male Khaki Campbell of highest live weight was selected from each replicate group. The average weekly body weight gain (g/bird) of the Khaki Campbell and Jinding were significantly (p<0.01) higher than those of the Deshi ducks. The average body weight of Khaki Campbell (1480.25g) was slightly higher than that of Jinding (1428.25g) but significantly (p<0.01) higher than that of Deshi (1140.62g) ducks at the end of the experiment. The mortality rate were significantly different (p<0.01) in various genotypes. The highest mortality was found in Deshi (30.20%) compared to Khaki Campbell (19.79%) and Jinding (17.77%). The profit margin was significantly different (p<0.01) in three genotypes. The ducks reared in Barishal performed better (p<0.01) than that from Bhola. It may be suggested from the present findings that both Khaki Campbell and Jinding ducks are performed better than Deshi in the coastal region of Bangladesh.http://dx.doi.org/10.3329/bjas.v41i1.11971


Author(s):  
Siska Tirajoh ◽  
Batseba M. W Tiro ◽  
Fransiskus Palobo ◽  
Rohimah H. S Lestari

Abstract Kampung Unggul Balitbangtan (KUB) chicken is a new improved variety of native chicken produced by the Agency for Agricultural Research and Development. In order to increase the productivity of KUB chickens, high quality feed ingredients are needed, one of the local feeds that has good nutritional content for chicken is Moringa oleifera Leaf Meal (MOLM). Moringa, a type of legume crop, can be used as a good source of protein for chicken growth. This study aims to determine the effect of MOLM on the quality of KUB chicken growth. Forty KUB chickens aged 6 weeks were allocated in this study and divided into 2 treatment groups, namely (i) T0 = without MOLM treatment; (ii) T1 = 5% MOLM treatment. Data were statistically analyzed using independent sample t-2 test or non-paired t test (non paired system) using Microsoft Excel application program. The parameters observed include body weight gain, body weight, feed consumption and feed conversion. The results showed that the addition of 5% MOLM to diet KUB chicken had a significant effect on an average body weight of 1,552.5 g/bird at 18 weeks, body weight gain of 1,000 g/bird, feed consumption of 5,720 g/bird and improve the feed conversion of 5.15. While those without added MOLM have an average body weight of 1,207 g/bird at 18 weeks, body weight gain of 723 g/bird, feed consumption is 5,150 g/bird, and feed conversion of 6.75.  Keywords: Feed; Growth quality; KUB chicken; Moringa oleifera leaf meal;   Abstrak Ayam KUB Balitbangtan merupakan varietas unggul baru ayam kampung hasil produksi Badan Litbang Pertanian. Untuk meningkatkan produktivitas ayam KUB diperlukan bahan pakan yang berkualitas, salah satu pakan lokal yang memiliki kandungan gizi yang baik untuk ayam adalah tanaman Kelor (Moringa oleifera). Kelor, sejenis leguminosa yang dapat dimanfaatkan sebagai sumber protein untuk pertumbuhan ayam. Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mengetahui pengaruh tepung daun kelor/MOLM terhadap kualitas pertumbuhan ayam KUB. Empat puluh ekor ayam KUB umur 6 minggu dialokasikan dalam penelitian ini dan dibagi menjadi 2 kelompok perlakuan yaitu (i) T0 = perlakuan tanpa kelor; (ii) T1 = perlakuan daun kelor 5%. Data dianalisis secara statistik menggunakan uji independent sample t-2 atau non paired t test (non paired system) menggunakan program aplikasi Microsoft Excel. Parameter yang diamati meliputi pertambahan bobot badan, bobot akhir, konsumsi pakan dan konversi pakan. Hasil penelitian menunjukkan bahwa penambahan MOLM 5% pada pakan ayam KUB berpengaruh nyata terhadap rata-rata bobot badan akhir 1.552,5 g/ekor selama 18 minggu, pertambahan bobot badan 1.000 g/ekor, konsumsi pakan 5.720 g/ekor dan nilai konversi pakan 5,15 sedangkan yang tidak diberi MOLM memiliki bobot badan akhir rata-rata 1.207 g/ekor selama 18 minggu, pertambahan bobot badan 723 g/ekor, konsumsi pakan 5.150 g/ekor, dan konversi pakan 6,75. Kata kunci: Ayam KUB; Kualitas pertumbuhan; Pakan;  Tepung daun kelor


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