Performance of starter broiler fed boiled jackfruit seed meal (Artocarpus heterophyll)

2020 ◽  
Vol 45 (3) ◽  
Author(s):  
C. N. Odukwe ◽  
D. N. Onunkwo
Keyword(s):  
Adverse Effect ◽  
Broiler Chicken ◽  
Growth Parameters ◽  
Seed Meal ◽  
Broiler Chicks ◽  
Experiment Data ◽  
Formulated Diets ◽  
Randomized Design ◽  
Ad Libitum ◽  
Completely Randomized Design

The experiment was conducted to test the effect of boiled jackfruit seed meal on the performance and economics of starter broiler chicken. The experiment was conducted using one hundred and twenty chicks one week old. The chick swere fed formulated diets containing jackfruit meal (JFM) at T (0%), T (10%), T (20%) and T (30%) levels of inclusion. Each diet was fed to triplicate groups of ten (10) broiler chicks each for 42 days in a Completely Randomized Design (CRD). The birds were fed ad-libitum throughout the period of the experiment. Data on feed intake and growth parameters were collected daily and weekly, respectively. Jackfruit is a potential feed resource and could be included in the diet of broiler chicks, up to10%level of inclusion without any adverse effect on its performance.

Blood profile and organ weights of broilers fed variously processed seed meal

2020 ◽  
Vol 44 (4) ◽  
pp. 241-247
Author(s):  
U. E. Ewa ◽  
A. H. Akinmutimi ◽  
D. N. Onunkwo ◽  
K. U. Amaefula
Keyword(s):  
Broiler Chickens ◽  
Broiler Chicken ◽  
Haemoglobin Concentration ◽  
Seed Meal ◽  
Blood Profile ◽  
Organ Weights ◽  
Randomized Design ◽  
Mean Corpuscular Haemoglobin ◽  
Completely Randomized Design ◽  
Corpuscular Haemoglobin Concentration

Blood profile and organ weights of broilers fed variously processed Mucuna seed meal were investigated.A total of 120 day old broiler chickens were used. There were 4 treatments each replicated into 3 with 10 birds per replicate in a completely randomized design(CRD). Four treatment diets were formulated.Diet1served as control containing raw Mucuna, whilediets 2, 3, and 4 had boiled Mucuna, Mucuna boiled with ankanwu and boiled Mucuna mix with enzyme, respectively added to them. The birds were allowed 7 days to get stabilized before being randomly assigned to the experimental diets that lasted for 49 days. There were no significant (P>0.05) differences in the organ weights except for intestine, spleen and lungs. The value of the intestine ranged from 4.30% (D4) to 5.20% (D2). D4 was significantly ((P<0.05) lower than D2 butcompared favourably with D1 (4.51)and D3 (4.62). Significant ((P<0.05) differences existed only in haemoglobin and mean corpuscular haemoglobin concentration (MCHC). The MCHC values ranged from 30.67 in D4 to 34.69% in D2. The value for D4 was significantly (P<0.05) lower than those of D1, D2, and D3 which was not significantly (P>0.05) different. The Hb and MCHC were significantly (P<0.05) affected by the processing of MSS. Total protein, albumin, urea, creatinine, globulin and alkaline phosphatase were significantly (P<0.05) affected by the processing method employed in conclusion it is observed that 5% inclusion of Mucuna either raw or processed to broiler chicken diets does, does not have any deleterious effect on them health wise since blood and organs characteristics are used to measure the health status of animal.  

Ubiquinol supplementation on energy metabolism and oxidative stress in broiler chicken

2018 ◽  
Author(s):  
M. Gopi ◽  
M. R. Purushothaman ◽  
R. Dhinesh Kumar ◽  
G. Prabakar ◽  
D. Chandrasekaran
Keyword(s):  
Lipid Profile ◽  
Broiler Chicken ◽  
Antioxidant Activities ◽  
Energy Levels ◽  
High Energy ◽  
Broiler Chicks ◽  
Randomized Design ◽  
Completely Randomized Design ◽  
And Oxidative Stress ◽  
Altered Lipid

Study was carried out to assess supplemental effects of dietary reduced ubiquinol (rCoQ10) on lipid profile and serum antioxidant activity in broiler chicks fed diets with three energy levels. 270 broiler chicks divided into nine groups (3 energy levels x 3 levels of rCoQ10) with three replicates. Birds were fed with basal energy (BE), low energy (BE-100 (kcal)) and high energy (BE+100 (kcal.kg-1) feed) and rCoQ10 at 0, 20 and 40ppm. Broiler chicks were distributed in completely randomized design and reared for 42d and at end of study, serum and muscle samples were collected for antioxidant activities, lipid contents. The activity of superoxide dismutase, glutathione peroxidase, reduced glutathione, vitamin E were increased and serum malonaldehyde, total, LDL-cholesterol as well as muscle cholesterol were reduced by intake of rCoQ10. The consumption of rCoQ10 improved muscle oxidative stability than the control. Ubiquinol at 20ppm favourably altered lipid profile with reduced lipid peroxidation and improved serum antioxidants activities.

scholarly journals Effect of Replacing Bone Ash with Fresh Water Snail (Pila ampullacea) Shell Ash on the Performance of Weaned Rabbits

2021 ◽  
pp. 103-108
Author(s):  
F. B. P. Abang ◽  
S. S. Emmanuel ◽  
S. Attah
Keyword(s):  
Fresh Water ◽  
Growth Parameters ◽  
Security Measures ◽  
Snail Shell ◽  
Randomized Design ◽  
Bone Ash ◽  
Fresh Water Snail ◽  
Ad Libitum ◽  
Completely Randomized Design ◽  
Dietary Treatments

Twenty five weaned male rabbits of mixed breeds were used to investigate the effect of replacing bone ash with fresh water snail shell ash on the performance of weaned rabbits. The experiment was conducted at the Teaching and Research Farm, University of Agriculture, Makurdi, Benue State, Nigeria for a period of 12 weeks. The rabbits were randomly assigned to the five dietary treatments and replicated five times giving a total of one rabbit per replicate in a completely randomized design (CRD). Rabbits were raised intensively in hutches of about 4ft × 4ft. Five experimental diets tagged T1 to T5 were formulated such that fresh water snail shell ash replaced bone ash at 0%, 25%, 50%, 75% and 100%. Feed and water were served ad libitum. Bio sanitary and bio security measures were strictly adhered. The study showed that the growth parameters were not affected (P=.05) by the dietary treatments. This study had shown that fresh water snail shell ash can serve as a substitute for bone ash in weaned rabbits diet up to 100% without compromising their performances.

scholarly journals Effect of phytobiotics inclusion on haematological and serum indices of broiler chickens

2015 ◽  
Vol 42 (2) ◽  
pp. 168-173
Author(s):  
O. E. Lawal ◽  
D. Eruvbetine ◽  
R. A. Sobayo ◽  
O. O. Olowofeso
Keyword(s):  
Broiler Chickens ◽  
Broiler Chicken ◽  
Cholesterol Concentration ◽  
Broiler Chicks ◽  
Randomized Design ◽  
Red Blood Cell Count ◽  
Serum Biochemical ◽  
Completely Randomized Design ◽  
Biochemical Indices ◽  
Dietary Treatments

The effect of phytobiotics inclusion on haematological and serum indices of broiler chickens was investigated using 180 one day-old Arbor-acre broiler chicks in an eight weeks feeding trial. Six experimental diets were formulated to include the control diets (Og/kg), Ginger (5g/kg), Pawpaw leaf (5g/kg), Moringa (5g/kg), Turmeric(1g/kg) and Oxytetracycline (0.5g/kg) diet. These diets were assigned to six groups of 30 chicks replicated 3 times with 10 birds per replicate in a completely randomized design (CRD). Feed and water were given ad libitum. At the end of eight weeks, blood samples were collected from jugular vein of the birds and were analyzed for haematological and serum biochemical indices. The result of the analysis showed that dietary treatments significantly (p<0.05) influenced all haematological parameters studied. Ginger had the highest value of packed cell volume (45%), haemoglobin (15.05 g/dl) and red blood cell count (3.39x1012L-1) at the finisher phase. Total protein, uric acid, glucose were significant (p<0.05). Serum cholesterol value was significantly (p<0.05) lower in birds supplemented with ginger compared to other groups. It can be concluded that ginger at 5g/kg improved PCV, Hb and reduction of cholesterol concentration in broiler chicken.

scholarly journals The effect of adding glucomannan derived from porang tuber extract (Amorphopallus onchophyllus) on dietary protein utilization in broiler chicken

2018 ◽  
Vol 23 (2) ◽  
pp. 77
Author(s):  
Khanifah . ◽  
N. Suthama ◽  
H. I. Wahyuni
Keyword(s):  
Broiler Chicken ◽  
Nitrogen Retention ◽  
Protein Digestibility ◽  
Broiler Chicks ◽  
Initial Body Weight ◽  
Protein Mass ◽  
Randomized Design ◽  
Completely Randomized Design ◽  
Dietary Protein Utilization ◽  
Tuber Extract

<p>The aims of this study was to evaluate the affect of dietary addition of glucomannan derived  from porang (<em>Amorphophallus oncophyllus</em>) tuber extract (GEUP) in broiler  ration on performance of broiler chicken. There  were 160 birds of day old broiler chicks of New Lohmann strain with average initial body weight of 42.08±0.86 g. The study was arranged in a completely randomized design with 5 treatments and 4 replications. Each replication consisted of 8 birds. The treatments applied were T0 = basal ration, T1 = T0 + 0.05% GEUP, T2 = T0 + 0.10% GEUP, T3 = T0 + 0.15% GEUP and T4 = T0 + 0.20% GEUP. The parameters observed were protein digestibility, nitrogen retention, meat calcium and protein mass. The results showed that dietary addition of GUEP significantly (P &lt;0.05) increased coefficient of protein digestibility, meat calcium and protein mass, but had no affect on nitrogen retention. The highest protein digestibility and meat calcium mass were shown at T4, but  it was not significantly different from T3, and T2 for protein digestibility. While the highest meat protein mass was at T2 but it was not different with T3 and T4. The conclusion of the study was that dietary supplementation of  glucomannan derived from porang tuber extract in broiler up to 0.15% (T3) increased protein digestibility, meat calcium and protein mass with similar nitrogen retention.</p>

scholarly journals Growth performance and carcass yield of broiler chickens in response to carbohydrases and its association with phytase

2019 ◽  
Vol 71 (3) ◽  
pp. 983-989
Author(s):  
G.V. Dessimoni ◽  
N.K. Sakomura ◽  
D.C.Z. Donato ◽  
L. Soares ◽  
M.F. Sarcinelli ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Broiler Chickens ◽  
Broiler Chicken ◽  
Positive Control ◽  
Negative Control ◽  
Broiler Chicks ◽  
Feed Conversion ◽  
Carcass Yield ◽  
Randomized Design ◽  
Carcass Parameters ◽  
Completely Randomized Design

ABSTRACT An experiment was conducted to evaluate broiler chicken performance and carcass yield in response to carbohydrase supplementation (Xylanase and Betaglucanase; XB) and association of carbohydrase and phytase (PHY). A total of 1,920 day-old male broiler chicks (Cobb 500) were distributed in a completely randomized design with 8 treatments and 8 replicates each, allocated in 64 pens with 30 chicks each. The treatments were: Positive Control (PC); Negative Control (NC): reduced ME [-120kcal/kg (Starter) and -170kcal/kg (Finisher)]; NC + XB [50g/ton]; NC + XB [100g/ton]; NC + XB [150g/ton]; NC + XB [50g/ton] + PHY [100g/ton]; NC + XB [100g/ton] + PHY [100g/ton]; NC + XB [150g/ton] + PHY [100g/ton]. The inclusion of XB (150) and XB (50, 100, and 150) associated with phytase increased feed intake than positive control when considering the total rearing phase. The feed conversion ratio of all broilers fed diets with energy reduction were worse than positive control, even with the addition of enzymes, and did not differ between them. There was no significant effect of treatments on carcass parameters.

scholarly journals Nutritive evaluation of different energy sources in broiler chicken diets under the tropical climate of Nigeria

2020 ◽  
Vol 45 (3) ◽  
Author(s):  
D.J. Jirgi ◽  
F.O. Abeke
Keyword(s):  
Broiler Chickens ◽  
Broiler Chicken ◽  
Nutritive Value ◽  
Control Diet ◽  
Broiler Chicks ◽  
Sweet Potatoes ◽  
Randomized Design ◽  
Completely Randomized Design ◽  
Isocaloric Diets ◽  
Different Sources

This study was aimed at evaluating the nutritive value of different sources of energy in broiler chicken diets on the growth performance and haematological parameters of broiler chickens. Five isonitrogenous and isocaloric diets (23.17% CP; 2831 Kcal/ME; 21.73% CP; 2929Kcal/ME) for the broiler starter (0-4 weeks) and finisher phases (5-8 weeks), respectively were formulated. Treatment 1 is the control diet while treatments 2, 3, 4 and 5were sorghum, pearl millet, cassava and sweet potatoes based diets, respectively. A total of 225, 1 day-old NAPRI X broiler chicks were randomly allotted to the five treatments with three replicates each in a Completely Randomized Design (CRD). Data were subjected to ANOVAα0.05 . The results showed that final bodyweights (503.44 g and 2302.77 g), feed intake (819.67 g and 3073.70 g) and weight gained (453.61 g and 1892.07 g) were significantly (P

scholarly journals Sources of acid insoluble ash as marker of corn digestibility in broilers

2022 ◽  
Vol 43 (2) ◽  
pp. 911-918
Author(s):  
Edna Teles dos Santos ◽  
◽  
Flávio Ferreira da Silva ◽  
Fabrício Coelho Barbosa ◽  
Genilson Bezerra de Carvalho ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Protein Digestibility ◽  
Metabolizable Energy ◽  
Broiler Chicks ◽  
Collection Method ◽  
Formulated Diets ◽  
Dry Matter Digestibility ◽  
Randomized Design ◽  
Apparent Metabolizable Energy ◽  
Completely Randomized Design ◽  
Collection Methods

The objective was to evaluate three sources of acid insoluble ash (AIA) (celite, kaolin, and sand), as indicators, to determine the apparent metabolizable energy of corn on a natural matter (AME) basis, dry matter digestibility coefficient (DMDC), and crude protein digestibility coefficient (CPDC) using total and partial excreta collection methods. Two hundred and ten Ross broiler chicks of 18 to 27 days of age were used. Broilers were adapted to experimental the diet for four days, and excreta were collected for 5 days. A reference diet (RD) based on corn and soybean meal was prepared to meet the nutritional requirements of the birds. A test diet was prepared with 40% replacement of RD with corn. The formulated diets were: D1, 99% Reference diet + 1% celite; D2, 59.4% RD + 39.6 % corn + 1% celite; D3, 99% Reference diet + 1% kaolin; D4, 59.4% RD + 39.6 % corn + 1% kaolin; D5, 99% Reference diet + 1% sand; D6, 59.4% RD + 39.6 % corn + 1% sand. The treatments were distributed in a completely randomized design, with six diets and five replicates of seven birds each in a 2x3 factorial arrangement. There were significant interactions for all variables investigated. It was observed that the AME and DMDC values of corn were similar in the two methods of collection, and PDC values using kaolin and celite makers were similar. However, the AME and CPDC of corn using sand with partial collection method were underestimated by 17.70 and 15.53%, respectively compared to those with the total collection method. The AME values of corn with the collection methods using celite and, the DMDC using celite and sand were significantly different. It was observed that the DMDC using celite and sand provided significantly lower values (4.67 and 5.15%), respectively, and the AME using celite was 2.86% lower than that obtained by total collection. To determine the EMA, DMDC, and CPDC in broilers, it is more efficient to use celiteTM and kaolin as markers with partial collection of excreta. Sand should not be used with partial excreta collection method, because it provides lower values of AME and CPDC compared to with total excreta collection method.

scholarly journals PERSENTASE KARKAS DAN LEMAK ABDOMEN BROILER YANG MENGGUNAKAN DAUN MURBEI (Morus alba) SEGAR SEBAGAI PENGGANTI SEBAGIAN RANSUM BASAL

ZOOTEC ◽  
2015 ◽  
Vol 35 (2) ◽  
pp. 77
Author(s):  
Gratia Mangais ◽  
M. Najoan ◽  
B Bagau ◽  
C A. Rahasia
Keyword(s):  
Broiler Chicken ◽  
Dietary Treatment ◽  
Basal Diet ◽  
Abdominal Fat ◽  
Morus Alba ◽  
Broiler Chicks ◽  
Mulberry Leaves ◽  
Randomized Design ◽  
Significant Difference ◽  
Completely Randomized Design

CARCASS PERCENTAGE AND ABDOMINAL FAT OF BROILER CHICKEN CONSUMING DIETS PARTLY REPLACED WITH FRESHMULBERRY (Morus alba) LEAVES. An experiment was conducted to elaborate carcass percentage and abdominal fat of broiler chicken consuming diets partly replaced with fresh Mulberry (Morus alba) leaves. The present study was conducted for 3 weeks using 60 day old chicks (DOC) CP 707 broiler chicks. Birds were placed in battery cages and were assigned to each dietary treatment (4 treatments) which was replicated five times in a completely randomized design (CRD) arrangement and data were all submitted to the ANOVA procedure.Treatment diets were formulated as follow: R0 = basal diet + 0% fresh Mulberry leaves; R1 = 98% basal diet + 2.0% fresh Mulberry leaves; R2= 96.0% basal diet + 4.0% fresh Mulberry leaves; and R3 = 94.0% basal diet + 6.0% fresh Mulberry leaves. Variables measured were carcass percentage and abdominal fat. Research results showed that treatments gave a non-significant different (P>0.05) on carcass percentage; where as treatments significantly (P<0,05) affected abdominal fat. R0 (basal diet + 0% fresh Mulberry leaves) gave a significantly (P < 0.05) higher abdominal fat compared with R1, R2, and R3 treatments; while among R1, R2, and R3 treatments gave a non-significant difference on abdominal fat indices. It can be concluded that fresh Mulberry (Morus alba) leaves can be used up to 6.0% as a replacement of basal diet of broiler chicken in this study. Key words: Broiler chicken, Mulberry leaves,carcass percentage, abdominal fat.

scholarly journals Performance of weaner rabbits fed forage supplemented with local spices

2020 ◽  
Vol 47 (2) ◽  
pp. 76-81
Author(s):  
D. N Onunkwo ◽  
O. A. Ekine
Keyword(s):  
Chemical Composition ◽  
Antibody Production ◽  
Feed Intake ◽  
Growth Parameters ◽  
The Body ◽  
Formulated Diet ◽  
Randomized Design ◽  
Ad Libitum ◽  
Completely Randomized Design ◽  
Forage Utilization

Chemical composition of spices revealed that they have the potential to enhance forage utilization by rabbits. A study was conducted to evaluate the performance of weaner rabbits fed forages supplemented with spices (curry, utazi, uziza and scent leaf). This study lasted fo 56 days. Five treatment diets were formulated: diet 1 (control without spice), diet 2 (curry), diet 3, (utazi), diet 4 (uziza) and diet 5 (scent leaf) with the same percentage inclusionrespectively. Thirty weaner rabbits were randomly allocated to the treatment diets with six rabbits per treatment and two per replicate in a Completely Randomized Design. Feed an water were provided to the weaner rabbits ad libitum. There were no significant differences (P>0.05) in the growth parameters except in the feed intake while the organ proportion and carcass cut part of rabbits fed the treatment diets showed significant differences (P<0.05) inall the cut parts measured. However, rabbits fed forage supplemented with curry, utazi, uziza and scent leaf were significantly different (P<0.05) among the treatments in all the organ proportions measured. The spleen of weaner rabbits fed forage supplemented with curry, utazi, uziza and scent leaf were significantly (p<0.5) than that of diet 1 (control) which indicates higher antibody production in the body of rabbits fed diets containing spices to fightagainst any toxin associated with spices since spleen is the major source of lymphocytes responsible for defense. From the findings in this study, it could be concluded that rabbits fed local spices especially curry and utazi did better and therefore are recommended in weaner rabbits diets for better performance.

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