scholarly journals Performance, digestiblity and carcass yield of broiler chickens fed diets containing two types of fishmeal

2021 ◽  
Vol 32 (2) ◽  
pp. 204-214
Author(s):  
O.M.O. Idowu ◽  
O. E. Daisy ◽  
A. O. Eruvbetine
Keyword(s):  
Weight Gain ◽  
Broiler Chickens ◽  
Dry Matter ◽  
Linear Increase ◽  
Feed Conversion ◽  
Significant Treatment ◽  
Short Supply ◽  
Weight Percentage ◽  
Protein Retention ◽  
Dietary Treatments

A feeding trial was conducted with one hundred and eighty day-old Anak broiler randomly allocated four dietary treatments containing imported fishmeal (IFM) and ground smoked fishmeal (GSFM) to investigate the performance response of broiler chickens fed diets containing 2.5 and 5.0% IFM und GSFM respectively. Bodyweight and bodyweight gain increased linearly with increased levels of inclusion of fishmeal in the diets (P<0.05). Better performance was noticed at higher levels of inclusion of both IFM and GSFM. Final bodyweight and gain were significantly (P<0.05) influenced by fishmeal type and level of inclusion. Feed conversion ratio (FCR) of the birds on IFM diets at 2.5 and 5.0% were not significantly different (P>0.05) from that of GSFM during the starter and finisher phases. Daily protein intake and cost of feed per kilogram weight gain showed no significant treatment effect. The substitution of IFM by GSFM however reduced feed per kilogram weight gain and increasing the level of fishmeal in broiler diets from 2.510 5.0% resulted in reduction of cost of seed per kilogram weight gain. There was a linear increase (P<0.05) in the percentage protein retention and the digestibility percentages of dry matter and fat as the level of fishmeal increased from 2.510 5.0%. The inclusion of IFM both ui 2.5 and 5.0% levels resulted in a relatively superior (P<0.05) dry matter digestibility and crude protein retention when compared with values obtained for GSFM. The dressed weight percentage increased slightly (P>0.05) with increased level of inclusion of fishmeal while the abdominal fai and other carcass proportions were not significantly influenced by the dietary treatments. Birds that were fed GSFM had a significantly higher (P<0.05) gizzard and kidney percentages. It was therefore concluded that the use of higher levels of local fishmeal (above 5%) in practical diets of broiler chickens could be advantageous where and when improved fishmeal is in short supply and very expensive. 

scholarly journals Evaluation of Bread Waste Fortified with Moringa Leaf Meal on Performance and Health Status of Broiler Chickens

2020 ◽  
pp. 152-160
Author(s):  
Muyiwa Adegbenro ◽  
Oluwagbenga Ifeoluwa Oyedun ◽  
Valentine Ayobore Aletor
Keyword(s):  
Alkaline Phosphatase ◽  
Body Weight ◽  
Weight Gain ◽  
Broiler Chickens ◽  
Haemoglobin Concentration ◽  
Feed Conversion ◽  
Leaf Meal ◽  
Randomized Design ◽  
Total Weight Gain ◽  
Dietary Treatments

Aim: This study is to evaluate the effects of using bread waste fortified with moringa leaf meal on broiler chickens. Methodology: Bread wastes were sun-dried and moringa leaves air-dried. The two dried products were milled separately. Thereafter, the meals were mixed in ratio 9:1 (9 kg Bread Waste + 1 kg Moringa Leaf) to produced fortified bread wastes. Four broiler starter diets and four finisher diets were formulated using fortified bread waste at graded levels of 0, 5, 10 and 15% and designated diets I, II, III and IV, respectively. Two hundred chicks were assigned to four dietary treatments of five replicates and ten chicks per replicate in a Completely Randomized Design. Diets and water were fed to the broilers ad libitum from 0 - 28 days as starter phase and 29 - 56 days as finisher phase. Results: Highest final weight gain and total weight gain (2.12 kg/bird and 2.07 kg/bird) and least feed conversion ratio (2.32) were observed in bird fed Diet I. The dressed weight, eviscerated weight, head, chest, drumstick, wing, thigh, back and shank were influenced significantly (P˂0.05) by the dietary treatments. Highest dressed weight (92.64%), eviscerated weight (79.52%), head (25.34 g/kg body weight), chest (206.53 g/kg body weight) and wing (83.10g/kg body weight) were recorded in bird fed Diet I. Only lymphocyte was influenced (P < .05) by the dietary treatments. Erythrocyte sedimentation rate varies: 2.33 - 3.33 mm/hour, packed cell volume: 26.67 - 28.67%, haemoglobin concentration: 9.23 - 9.88 g/100 ml and mean cell haemoglobin concentration: 34.41 - 34.61%. Cholesterol and alkaline phosphatase were influenced (P < 0.05) by the dietary treatments. The cholesterol: 22.57 - 32.78 mg/dl and alkaline phosphatase: 144.17-150.98 IU/I. Conclusion: From the results obtained in this study, it can be concluded that increasing levels of fortified bread wastes in broiler chicken diets up till 5% inclusion level can be practiced.

UTILIZATION OF FULL-FAT RAPESEED AND RAPESEED MEALS IN RATIONS FOR BROILER CHICKS

1975 ◽  
Vol 55 (3) ◽  
pp. 461-469 ◽  
Author(s):  
J. M. OLOMU ◽  
A. R. ROBBLEE ◽  
D. R. CLANDININ ◽  
R. T. HARDIN
Keyword(s):  
Weight Gain ◽  
Rapeseed Oil ◽  
Dry Matter ◽  
Nutrient Retention ◽  
Rapeseed Meal ◽  
Broiler Chicks ◽  
Amino Acid Supplementation ◽  
Feed Conversion ◽  
Protein Retention ◽  
Low Erucic Acid

Two experiments were conducted to assess the use of full-fat rapeseed (RS) or rapeseed meal (RSM) in rations for broiler chicks. The first experiment included comparisons between Span (a low erucic acid variety) and Bronowski (a low glucosinolate variety) RS and the effects of addition of two types of fat (crude Span rapeseed oil and stabilized tallow) in the rations used. Parameters studied included rate of gain, feed conversion, size of thyroids, livers and hearts and composition of carcasses, hearts and livers. The second experiment studied the effects of protein level and amino acid supplementation on nutrient retention in broiler chicks fed Span RS. Inclusion of 20% raw Span or Bronowski RS in broiler rations resulted in depressed weight gain and feed conversion, increased thyroid size and production of leaner carcasses as compared to those obtained when a control ration or rations containing autoclaved RS were fed. Raw Bronowski RS resulted in superior weight gain and feed conversion as compared to raw Span RS. Use of 12% Span RSM with either RSO or stabilized tallow or 12% Bronowski RSM with RSO gave performance similar to that of chicks fed the control ration. When stabilized tallow was used with Bronowski RSM, performance was improved over that obtained with the control ration. The use of full-fat RS, RSM or RSO did not cause fat accumulation in the hearts and livers of chicks. The percentage of dry matter, fat and energy retained by chicks fed the control ration was significantly higher than in chicks fed raw or autoclaved RS. Protein retention was not affected by inclusion of RS in the rations.

scholarly journals Growth Performance and Profitability of Broilers Chickens with Vermi meal Supplementation under Total Confinement Management

2020 ◽  
Vol 26 (1) ◽  
pp. 8-14
Author(s):  
Marcos Erram Bollido
Keyword(s):  
Weight Gain ◽  
Growth Performance ◽  
Broiler Chickens ◽  
Conversion Ratio ◽  
Feed Conversion Ratio ◽  
Feed Consumption ◽  
Feed Conversion ◽  
Final Body Weight ◽  
Optimum Result ◽  
Dietary Treatments

This study was conducted to determine the growth performance and profitability of broilers chicken with vermi meal supplementation under a total confinement management system. A total of 60 broiler chickens were randomly distributed to four dietary treatments: T1= commercial feed (CF), T2= CF+2% vermi meal (VM), T3= CF+3% VM, T4= CF+5% VM inclusion in a completely randomized design. Feed conversion ratio was not significantly influenced by VM supplementation. However, the highest feed intake was recorded in broilers fed CF supplemented with 2% VM (T2) while control broilers fed only CF (T1) had the lowest feed consumption. Broiler chickens fed CF supplemented with 2% VM (T2) were recorded with the highest values of final body weight and weight gain compared to T1 group and T4 group, respectively. However, broiler in T2 group had similar values of body weights and weight gains compared to T3. Consequently, 2% level of VM had an optimum result in final weight, weight gain, and feed consumption, while comparable to the other treatments in water consumption, feed conversion ratio, dressing percentage, and carcass weight. Cost and return analysis of the dietary treatments with VM showed a negative effect, since the higher concentration of VM supplementation had the higher cost in production, due to the expensive price of imported vermin or earthworm meal.   Keywords: broiler chickens, performance, total confinement, vermi meal

scholarly journals Effect of raw and processed cowpea on growth and heamatological profile of broiler chicken

2016 ◽  
Vol 45 (1) ◽  
pp. 62-68
Author(s):  
AM Akanji ◽  
OE Fasina ◽  
AM Ogungbesan
Keyword(s):  
Weight Gain ◽  
Blood Cells ◽  
Broiler Chickens ◽  
Broiler Chicken ◽  
Control Diet ◽  
White Blood Cells ◽  
Broiler Chicks ◽  
Feed Conversion ◽  
Feeding Trial ◽  
Dietary Treatments

A study was carried out to look at the utilization of cowpea based diets on performance characteristics and haematology of broiler chickens.  Raw cowpea, dehulled cowpea, dehulled cooked cowpea and dehulled roasted cowpea grains were fed to broiler chickens in an eight week feeding trial. A total of two hundred (200) day old unsexed broiler chicks of Marshall strain were allotted into five dietary treatments.?Feed intake and growth were significantly (P < 0.05) reduced in birds fed raw cowpea and dehulled cowpea respectively. The feed conversion efficiency (FCE) and protein efficiency ratio (PER)  also followed a similar pattern. Non significant (P > 0.05) differences were however obtained in weight gain, FCE and PER of birds fed control diet and those fed dehulled cooked cowpea in this study. Birds fed dehulled roasted cowpea also had marginal reductions in weight gain, FCE and PER when compared to those fed dehulled cooked cowpea based diet. The haematological studies showed lower (P < 0.05) values of haemoglobin, red blood cells, packed cell volume and white blood cells of birds fed raw cowpea and dehulled cowpea respectively. The best significant indices in this study were however obtained in birds fed dehulled cooked cowpea.Bang. J. Anim. Sci. 2016. 45 (1): 62-68

scholarly journals EFFECT OF LEUCAENA LEUCOCEPHALA SEEDMEAL ON THE PERFORMANCE AND CARCASS CHARACTERISTICS OF BROILER CHICKENS FROM FIVE TO TWELVE WEEKS OF AGE.

2021 ◽  
Vol 22 (1) ◽  
pp. 44-48
Author(s):  
A. C. OKONKWO ◽  
I. T. WAMAGI ◽  
B. I. OKON ◽  
B. I. UMOH
Keyword(s):  
Leucaena Leucocephala ◽  
Broiler Chickens ◽  
Carcass Characteristics ◽  
Conversion Ratio ◽  
Feed Conversion Ratio ◽  
Average Weight ◽  
Feed Conversion ◽  
Significant Treatment ◽  
Groundnut Cake ◽  
Dietary Treatments

One hundred and twenty 5-week old Shaver Cross broiler chickens were randomly distributed to four dietary treatments in which Leucaena leucocephala seed meal (LSM) replaced groundnut cake at levels of 0, 5, 10 and 20% for an eight week period. Control and 20% LSM diets significantly (P<0.05) increased mean feed intake during the finisher phase. Feed conversion ratio (FCR) of birds on 20% LSM was significantly (P<0.05) lower than FCR of those on the rest of the treatments during the grower phase, while in the finisher period, broilers on 0 and 20% LSM had significantly (P<0.05) lower FCR than birds on Sand 10% LSM; the 10% LSM, however, induced significantly (P <0.05) higher FCR than 5% LSM during the same period. Average weight gains and mortality showed no significant treatment effects throughout the period of study. There were significant (P<0.05) differences between treatments meant for dressed carcass percentage, liver, kidney, intestine and gizzard weights as percentage liveweight. Based on the data obtained in this study, LSM should not be included in broilers' diets at levels more than 10% of the groundnut cake.

scholarly journals Evaluation of maize–sorghum mixture based diets supplemented with exogenous enzyme on growth response, haematology and serum biochemical indices of starter broiler chickens

2020 ◽  
Vol 47 (4) ◽  
pp. 158-166
Author(s):  
A. S. Gidado ◽  
M. A. Oguntoye ◽  
A. R. Akintunde
Keyword(s):  
Weight Gain ◽  
Feed Intake ◽  
Total Protein ◽  
Broiler Chickens ◽  
Control Diet ◽  
Daily Weight Gain ◽  
Broiler Chicks ◽  
Feed Conversion ◽  
Enzyme Supplementation ◽  
Dietary Treatments

Poultry diets are largely composed of plant based materials that hold non-starch polysaccharides (NSP). The inclusion of NSP rich ingredients often reduces feed cost, but hampers a proper digestion due to anti-nutritional factors (ANF). Against this background, potency of exogenous enzymes was evaluated to upgrade dietary energy and total protein. A total of 180 broiler chickens were used in 28 days feeding trial. Six experimental diets were formulated in which maize based diet served as control (T1). Maize in the control diet was replaced by sorghum at the levels of 20% (T2), 40% (T3), 60% (T4), 80% (T5), and 100% (T6), respectively. Besides the control diet every other dietary groups were supplemented with enzyme at the rate of 50g/100kg. The broiler chicks were weighed and allotted to six dietary treatments of 30 birds each. The groups were replicated three times with 10 birds per replicate. The parameters determined for growth performance include: Final weight (g), Weight gain (g/bird), Daily weight gain (g/bird), Feed intake (g/bird), Daily feed intake (g/bird) and Feed conversion ratio (FCR). The result showed significant (p<0.05) effect on total feed intake and daily feed intake. Final weight, daily weight gain and feed conversion ratio (FCR) were not significantly (p>0.05) influenced by dietary treatments. Birds fed 60% (T4), 80% (T5) and 100% sorghum (T6) with enzyme supplementation showed higher similar statistical values 1365.00g, 1373.33g and 1373.66g, respectively for total feed intake. Haematological parameters were not significantly (p>0.05) affected by dietary treatments. Maize-sorghum based diet with enzyme supplementation had significant (p<0.05) effect on total protein, albumin and uric acid. Birds fed diets with 80% (T5) and 100% T6 sorghum levels with enzyme supplementation showed higher (p<0.05) statistical values 4.10 and 3.66 g/dl for total protein. Inclusion of sorghum up to 100% replacement level for maize with enzyme supplementation could be fed to starter broiler chicks for improved growth performance without adverse effect.

scholarly journals Performance of broilers fed water-soluble blood meal during growing and finishing period

1970 ◽  
Vol 26 (1) ◽  
pp. 8-12
Author(s):  
MA Habib ◽  
M Shahidullah ◽  
MA Ali
Keyword(s):  
Drinking Water ◽  
Weight Gain ◽  
Conversion Efficiency ◽  
Blood Meal ◽  
Broiler Chickens ◽  
Water Soluble ◽  
Feed Conversion ◽  
Feed Conversion Efficiency ◽  
Net Profit ◽  
Dietary Treatments

The effect of water-soluble blood meal was tested on the performance of broilers. Forty broiler chickens aged 21 days were reared on slatted floor and the dietary treatments were T0, T1, T2 and T3 where 0, 0.25, 0.50 and 0.75 g blood meal was given/L drinking water, respectively. The blood meal significantly enhanced the growth and feed conversion efficiency. The weight gain and net profit was significantly (p<0.001) higher in chickens with 0.25g/L blood meal in water. It is suggested that blood meal at 0.25g/L may be used in drinking water during growing and finishing period of broilers for better performance. DOI: 10.3329/bvet.v26i1.4625 Bangl. vet. 2009. Vol. 26, No. 1, 8-12

scholarly journals Weight gain in lambs, supplemented with a commercial food al 12% protein

2019 ◽  
pp. 39-42
Author(s):  
Rodolfo Lucio ◽  
Leticia Sesento ◽  
Jose Luis Carlos Bedolla ◽  
Angel Raul Cruz
Keyword(s):  
Weight Gain ◽  
Dry Matter ◽  
Live Weight ◽  
Linear Increase ◽  
Daily Weight Gain ◽  
Feed Conversion ◽  
Average Daily Weight Gain ◽  
Highest Weight ◽  
Sheep Meat ◽  
Conversion Rates

The objective of this work was to determine the weight gain in sheep meat, under an intensive feeding system in lambs of the Dorper breed. Thirteen lambs with an initial average live weight of 11.25 ∓ 5 kg were used. The food was offered ad livitum throughout the day. Systematic measurements of the weight gain of the sheep were carried out. The results obtained for the corresponding variable of the voluntary consumption of dry matter, shows that at the beginning of the experiment the animals had a dry matter consumption of 206.25 g / ovine; However, as they were growing their dry matter consumption was 292 g / ovine, with a linear increase until the sixth week. The highest weight gain per day was obtained between month 1 and month 2, with the best feed conversion rates observed here. With the obtained results it is concluded that the voluntary consumption of dry matter was 206.5 g / ovine-1, with an average daily weight gain of 470 g. and with acceptable conversion rates and food efficiency.

scholarly journals Effects of Lactobacillus reuteri and Streptomyces coelicolor on Growth Performance of Broiler Chickens

2021 ◽  
Vol 9 (6) ◽  
pp. 1341
Author(s):  
Sarayu Bhogoju ◽  
Collins N. Khwatenge ◽  
Thyneice Taylor-Bowden ◽  
Gabriel Akerele ◽  
Boniface M. Kimathi ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Broiler Chickens ◽  
Lactobacillus Reuteri ◽  
Body Weight Gain ◽  
Streptomyces Coelicolor ◽  
Control Diet ◽  
Probiotic Bacteria ◽  
Feed Consumption ◽  
Feed Conversion ◽  
Wheat Middlings ◽  
Dietary Treatments

There are well documented complications associated with the continuous use of antibiotics in the poultry industry. Over the past few decades, probiotics have emerged as viable alternatives to antibiotics; however, most of these candidate probiotic microorganisms have not been fully evaluated for their effectiveness as potential probiotics for poultry. Recent evaluation of a metagenome of broiler chickens in our laboratory revealed a prevalence of Lactobacillus reuteri (L. reuteri) and Actinobacteria class of bacteria in their gastrointestinal tract. In this study Lactobacillus reuteri and Streptomyces coelicolor (S. coelicolor) were selected as probiotic bacteria, encapsulated, and added into broiler feed at a concentration of 100 mg/kg of feed. In an 8-week study, 240 one day-old chicks were randomly assigned to four dietary treatments. Three dietary treatments contained two probiotic bacteria in three different proportions (L. reuteri and S. coelicolor individually at 100 ppm, and mixture of L. reuteri and S. coelicolor at 50 ppm each). The fourth treatment had no probiotic bacteria and it functioned as the control diet. L. reuteri and S. coelicolor were added to the feed by using wheat middlings as a carrier at a concentration of 100 ppm (100 mg/kg). Chickens fed diets containing L. reuteri and S. coelicolor mixture showed 2% improvement in body weight gain, 7% decrease in feed consumption, and 6–7% decrease in feed conversion ratios. This research suggests that L. reuteri and S. coelicolor have the potential to constitute probiotics in chickens combined or separately, depending on the desired selection of performance index.

The utilization of maize silage for intensive beef production: I. The effect of level and source of supplementary nitrogen on the utilization of maize silage by cattle of different ages

1975 ◽  
Vol 84 (2) ◽  
pp. 353-364 ◽  
Author(s):  
C. Thomas ◽  
J. M. Wilkinson ◽  
J. C. Tayler
Keyword(s):  
Weight Gain ◽  
Crude Protein ◽  
Dry Matter ◽  
Live Weight ◽  
High Rate ◽  
Feed Conversion ◽  
Maize Silage ◽  
Live Weight Gain ◽  
Main Effect ◽  
Urea Addition

SUMMARYFifty-four British Friesian castrated male calves, initially 3, 6 or 9 months of age (107, 180 and 249 kg initial live weight, respectively), were individually fed for 83 days on maize silage (27·9% dry matter (D.M.), 10·7% crude protein in D.M.), offeredad libitum. Silage was offered either alone or supplemented with cobs of dried lucerne (21% of total D.M. intake). Three levels of urea (0, 1 and 2% of silage D.M.) were added to the silage before feeding.Total D.M. intakes averaged 23·0, 23·4 and 21·6 g/kg live weight (LW) for the 3-, 6- and 9-month-old animals, respectively. Addition of urea increased silage intake by 11% in the 6-month-old group but there was little effect in the 3- and 9-month-old groups. Lucerne supplementation reduced silage D.M. intake from 22·0 to 18·4 g/kg LW (P< 0·001) and increased total D.M. intake by 1·4 g/kg LW (P< 0·001).Live-weight gain (LWG) of the cattle fed on silage alone increased (P< 0·001) with increasing age of animal. The main effect of urea was to elevate (P< 0·001) LWG from an average of 0·79 (no urea) to 0·94 kg/head/day (2% urea). However, it appeared that most of this effect was confined to the 6-month-old group. The effect of lucerne on LWG decreased with increasing age of animal (P< 0·001). Inclusion of lucerne in the diet significantly reduced the response to urea (P< 0·05).Feed conversion efficiency (LWG/100 Mcal DE intake) decreased (P< 0·01) with increasing age of animal but increased with urea addition from an average of 4·7 (no urea) to 5·3 kg LWG/100 Meal DE intake (2% urea). The response to lucerne supplementation in terms of efficiency was greatest in the 3-month-old group and thereafter declined markedly with increasing age of animal.The results of this experiment indicated that cattle older than 6 months of age (180 kg LW) could achieve a rate of growth of 1·0 kg/head/day on maize silage supplemented solely with urea, but that younger animals required supplementary lucerne to support a high rate of live-weight gain.

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