scholarly journals Performance of finisher broiler chickens fed diets containing unpeeled sweet potato meal as partial substitute for maize

2020 ◽  
Vol 46 (5) ◽  
Author(s):  
O. J. Odutayo ◽  
O. M. Sogunle ◽  
K. K. Safiyu ◽  
K. K. Safiyu ◽  
O. O. Olasupo ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Growth Performance ◽  
Sweet Potato ◽  
Broiler Chickens ◽  
Control Diet ◽  
Carcass Traits ◽  
Haematological Parameters ◽  
Partial Replacement ◽  
Broiler Chicks ◽  
Serum Metabolites ◽  
Potato Meal

Abstract This study evaluated effects of unpeeled sweet potato meal (USPM) on performance of finisher broiler chickens. A total of 180 one day-old broiler chicks were used for the experiment. Brooding operation was carried out for 2 weeks. Thereafter, the broiler chickens were managed for additional 2 weeks with provision of starter diet and water ad-libitum. At four weeks old, they were equalized for weight and distributed into three dietary treatments (control, 10% and 15% unpeeled sweet potato meal as partial replacement for maize) each replicated four times with 15 birds per replicate; laid out in a completely randomized design. The birds were managed intensively throughout the experimental period until they attained 7 weeks of age. Data collected were subjected to one-way analysis of variance. Results revealed that the inclusion of unpeeled sweet potato meal up to 15% in diets of finisher broiler chickens did not significantly affect the growth performance indices, haematological parameters, carcass traits and most of the serum metabolites except albumin which showed significant variation and ranged from 1.35 g/dl (15% USPM) to 1.90 g/dl (control). Least significant cost (N129.73) per kg feed was recorded in birds fed diet containing 15% USPM relative to highest cost (N136. 63) per kg feed observed in birds fed control diet. Conclusively, incorporation of unpeeled sweet potato meal up to 15% in diet of finisher broiler chickens reduced cost per kg of broiler finisher diet and had no detrimental implications on growth performance, haematological parameters, serum metabolites and carcass traits in chickens.

Effects of feeding Isomaltooligosaccharides on the growth performance, carcass traits and immune response of broiler chickens

2014 ◽  
Vol 3 (1) ◽  
pp. 150-157
Author(s):  
Khalid M. Gaafar
Keyword(s):  
Immune Response ◽  
Growth Performance ◽  
Broiler Chickens ◽  
Carcass Traits ◽  
Dietary Supplementation ◽  
Control Group ◽  
Broiler Chicks ◽  
Feed Conversion ◽  
Flu Vaccine ◽  
Lipids Profile

The research was conducted to study the effect of feeding broiler chickens on diets containing isomaltooligosaccharides on the growth performance, carcass traits and immune response. 90-one day old broiler chicks were used according to completely randomized two treatment groups and one control, 30 birds each. Birds fed ad-libitum on basal starter and grower-finisher diets for 35 day. Diets of treatment`s groups contained 0.5 g/Kg and 1 g/Kg of Isomaltooligosaccharides, while the control group fed on the basal diets without Isomaltooligosaccharides supplementation. Dietary supplementation of broiler chickens with Isomaltooligosaccharides improved body weight, feed conversion, carcass traits, two lymphoid organs weight and log antibody titer against avian flu vaccine. Most of the highest values were for birds fed low levels of Isomaltooligosaccharides. Feed intake decreases as Isomaltooligosaccharides level increases. Dietary supplementation with Isomaltooligosaccharides did not affect the lipids profile (triglycerides, total cholesterol, LDL and HDL), however the blood VLDL levels decreased with increased levels of Malondialdehyde and Glutathione reductase. Collectively, Dietary supplementation of broiler chickens with 0.5 g/Kg diet of Isomaltooligosaccharides improved growth performance, carcass traits and immune status.

scholarly journals Administering probiotic yakult + tape yeast into the mixture of rice and corn bran as partial replacement of commercial diet affects the carcass yield of broiler chickens

2021 ◽  
Vol 31 (1) ◽  
pp. 42-51
Author(s):  
Zulfan Zulfan ◽  
Herawati Latif ◽  
Muhammad Aman Yaman ◽  
Cut Aida Fitri ◽  
Muhammad Haris Munandar
Keyword(s):  
Broiler Chickens ◽  
Control Diet ◽  
Abdominal Fat ◽  
Feed Additive ◽  
Partial Replacement ◽  
Broiler Chicks ◽  
Fat Percentage ◽  
Carcass Yield ◽  
Commercial Diet ◽  
Corn Bran

The residue originated from antibiotics and hormones had been thought to carry out adverse effects for the human who consume meat processed from the broilers treated by antibiotic feed additive. For this reason, using an alternative additive such as probiotic might produce healthier meat. The objective of the recent study was to evaluate administering different levels of probiotic yakult + tape yeast (YTy) into the mixing of rice bran + corn bran (RCB) to replace 30% of the commercial diet to carcass yield and abdominal fat of broilers. As many as 100 broiler chicks, Cobb strain, were reared up to 5 weeks in this study. The study was designed into a Completely Randomized Design with subsampling consisted of 5 treatments, 4 replications, and 2 sub samples. Broiler commercial diet with the market code of CP 511 Hi-provite manufactured by PT Charoen Pokphand was used for a positive control diet (P0+). The RCB feeds were mixed with 0, 10, 20, and 30 ml/kg of probiotic YTy then being used to replace 30% of the commercial diet to build experimental diets P0-, P1, P2, and P3, respectively. The results of the recent study indicated that administering 10‒30 ml/kg of probiotic YTy highly significantly (P<0.01) increased the weights of the whole carcass and carcass parts. The percentages of whole carcasses among P1, P2, and P3, however, were not statistically different. The percentage of the breast significantly (P<0.05) increased while the percentage of the back significantly (P<0.05) decreased. Although statistically not significant differences, the abdominal fat percentage tended to decline. In conclusion, administering a probiotic YTy in the diet increased the percentage of the whole carcass and tended to reduce the abdominal fat of the broiler.

Biologically upgraded cocoa pod husk: Effect on growth performance, haemato-biochemical indices and antioxidant status of broiler chickens

2020 ◽  
Vol 3 ◽  
pp. 26
Author(s):  
Olayemi Aanuoluwapo Olugosi ◽  
Johnson Oluwasola Agbede ◽  
Gbenga Emmanuel Onibi ◽  
Issac Abayomi Adebayo ◽  
Akinlolu Oluwafemi Ayeni
Keyword(s):  
Weight Gain ◽  
Growth Performance ◽  
Broiler Chickens ◽  
Antioxidant Status ◽  
Control Diet ◽  
Daily Weight Gain ◽  
Broiler Chicks ◽  
Final Body Weight ◽  
Cocoa Pod Husk ◽  
Biochemical Indices

A 49 day feeding trial was conducted to determine the effect of biologically upgraded cocoa pod husk meal (BCPHM) on the growth performance, haemato-biochemical indices and antioxidant status of broiler chickens. Three experimental diets were formulated at both starter and finisher phases in which BCPHM was added as an active feed ingredient at 0, 10, 20% and designated as diets 1, 2 and 3 respectively. One hundred and fifty day old Marshal broiler chicks weighing 39±2.5g/bird were allotted to 3 dietary treatments (10birds/replicate, 50birds/treatment) in a completely randomized design. The Average daily weight gain (ADWG), total weight gain (TWG) and final body weight (FBW) of broiler chicks fed diets containing 10% BCPHM was significantly (p˂0.05) higher than that of control and diet containing 20% BCPHM at starter phase. At finisher phase, the values of ADWG, TWG  and FBW were at par with that of control. Feed Intake was seen to increase as BCPHM increased in the diet at finisher phase. Carcass traits, relative internal organ weight, haemato-biochemcal indices of broiler chickens were similar across dietary treatment. Superoxide dimutase (SOD) and Catalase (CAT) of birds fed control diet were significantly (p˂0.05) higher than those of birds fed BCPHM based diets. Ten percent dietary inclusion of BCPHM appears optimal in broiler diet since beyond this level growth performance declined.

scholarly journals Supplementation of probiotics in water beneficial growth performance, carcass traits, immune function, and antioxidant capacity in broiler chickens

2021 ◽  
Vol 16 (1) ◽  
pp. 311-322
Author(s):  
Lihuan Zhang ◽  
Ruonan Zhang ◽  
Hao Jia ◽  
Zhiwei Zhu ◽  
Huifeng Li ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Antioxidant Capacity ◽  
Immune Function ◽  
Growth Performance ◽  
Broiler Chickens ◽  
Carcass Traits ◽  
Basal Diet ◽  
Bursa Of Fabricius ◽  
Daily Weight Gain ◽  
Broiler Chicks ◽  
Feed Conversion

Abstract This study aims to investigate the effects of commercial probiotic supplementation in water on the performance parameters, carcass traits, immune function, and antioxidant capacity of broiler chicks. In the experiment, 120 Arbor Acres (AA) broilers (60 male and 60 female) were randomly allocated into four groups (G) – G1: basal diet and G2, G3, and G4: basal diet with 1% Lactobacillus casei, 1% L. acidophilus, and 1% Bifidobacterium in the water, lasting 42 days. The experimental results revealed that probiotic additives produced positive impacts on body weight, average daily feed intake (ADFI), and average daily weight gain for female chicks, whereas these probiotics significantly reduced ADFI and the feed conversion ratio of male chicks (P < 0.05). Probiotics efficiently improved eviscerated yield and breast yield while reducing the abdominal fat (P < 0.05) for the male broiler chicks. A marked increase was observed in the weight of the spleen, bursa of Fabricius, and thymus in the treatment group (P < 0.05). Besides, probiotics produced a significant effect on the concentrations of immune-related proteins (P < 0.05) and markedly increased the concentrations of antioxidase and digestive enzymes when compared with the control (P < 0.05). The addition of probiotics dramatically reduced the total counts of Escherichia coli and Salmonella and increased the quantity of Lactobacilli (P < 0.05). The results of the present study demonstrated an increase in growth performance, carcass traits, immune function, gut microbial population, and antioxidant capacity by supplementing 1% probiotics (L. casei, L. acidophilus, and Bifidobacterium) in the water for broilers.

scholarly journals The effects of instant noodles waste in diets for broiler chickens

2021 ◽  
Vol 38 (2) ◽  
pp. 97-106
Author(s):  
A. O. Lala ◽  
A. O. Oso ◽  
A. O. Fafiolu ◽  
A. M. Bamigbose ◽  
D. Eruvbetine ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Growth Performance ◽  
Broiler Chickens ◽  
Control Diet ◽  
Live Weight ◽  
Dietary Treatment ◽  
Nutrient Digestibility ◽  
Broiler Chicks ◽  
Blood Profile ◽  
Treatment Groups ◽  
Instant Noodles

The effects of instant noodles waste (INW) as a replacement for maize was investigated using 144 day-old, unsexed broiler chicks of Anak strain which were randomly assigned into four dietary treatment groups of 36 birds each. Each dietary treatment group had 3 replicates of 12 broilers per replicate. These four different diets were fed, in which INW replaced maize at 0% (control), 10, 20 and 30% from day old to 8 weeks of age. The growth performance, nutrient digestibility, haematological parameters and carcass traits of the chickens were evaluated. Average final live from 1559.44 g to 1730.91g with broilers fed control diet and 30% INW diet recording the highest and least values respectively among the treatments. Broilers fed the 30 % INW had lower (P< 0.05) live weight. Broilers fed INW based diets had higher blood profile comparable to the control. The results indicated that INW can replace up to 20% of broiler starter diet and 30% replacement of maize at the finisher phase without adverse effects on growth performance of the broilers.  

scholarly journals Determination of optimum blood meal level for performance of broilers under Sudan condition

2021 ◽  
Vol 7 (1) ◽  
pp. 016-022
Author(s):  
Sami Ahmed Mohammad Arabi ◽  
Reem Adam Ibrahim Adam
Keyword(s):  
Growth Performance ◽  
Blood Meal ◽  
Control Diet ◽  
Economic Benefits ◽  
Partial Replacement ◽  
Broiler Chicks ◽  
Poultry Production ◽  
Animal Blood ◽  
Commercial Broiler ◽  
Dietary Treatments

Different unconventional feed stuffs are used in poultry production to decrease ration cost and the environmental, nutritional and economic benefits derived from the maximal utilization of animal blood. This study was established to assess the effect of feed partially replaced dried blood content supplemented on growth performance responses and carcass. In a feeding trial, 240 commercial broiler chicks a day old, with an average starting weight of 48.40± 1.50 g, Lehmann breed unsexed commercial broiler were randomly allocated to one of four dietary treatments in a completely randomized design. The dietary treatments consisted of the control diet, and three diets which contained varying levels of Sun-dried blood meals SDBM (3, 4 and 5 %) respectively. The experimental diets were formulated to be both isonitrgenous (22.5% CP) and isocaloric (3.10 Mcal /kg). Feed and water were provided adlibitum for a period of 6 weeks. Data for the entire 42 days growth assay indicate the concentration of SDBM in the diet had impact on feed intake. However, birds fed SDBM at 3 or 5% had better weight gains and feed efficiency (p < 0.05) than birds fed 4% SDBM and the SDBM free diet. Carcass yields were similar. Mortality was also unaffected by dietary treatments. In addition, Analysis of productive parameters indicated that dietary SDBM up to 5% had a positive effect on growth performance and that partial replacement of protein sources (blood meal and groundnut cake) with SDBM was possible.

scholarly journals Growth performance and carcass characteristics of broiler chickens fed raw and differently processed roselle(Hibiscus sabdariffa L.) seed meal

2020 ◽  
Vol 44 (5) ◽  
pp. 109-115
Author(s):  
O. O. Egbewande ◽  
H. Ibrahim ◽  
A. B. Musa ◽  
H. A. Zakari
Keyword(s):  
Growth Performance ◽  
Broiler Chickens ◽  
Control Diet ◽  
Carcass Characteristics ◽  
Seed Meal ◽  
Broiler Chicks ◽  
Hibiscus Sabdariffa ◽  
Feed Conversion ◽  
Final Body Weight ◽  
Groundnut Cake

One hundred and fifty (150)day-old Abor acre broiler chicks were used for this experiment toassess growth performance and carcass characteristics of broilers fed processed roselle (Hibiscus sabdariffa) seed meal were investigated. The birds were randomly assigned to five dietary treatments with three replicates (ten chicks per replicate)each in a completely randomized design (CRD). In the feeding trial, raw roselle seed meal (R RSM), roasted roselle seed meal (R RSM), boiled roselle seed meal (BRSM) and soaked roselle seed meal (SRSM) were incorporated as part replacement for groundnut cake at 50% level of inclusion.Proximate composition of the processed test ingredients and the results showed that there were no significant (P>0.05) differences among the treatment means. Raw roselle seed meal (RaRSM) gave the least crude protein while the highest was recorded in boiled roselle seed meal (BRSM). Birds fed diet without roselle seed meal inclusion (control diet) had the best final body weight and feed conversion ratio but not significantly (P>0.05) different from other treatments.Birds in treatments 2 and 4 (RaRSMand BRSM) had the least survival rate (96.67%)while the rest treatments had 100%. Cut-up parts showed no significant (P>0.05) differences exceptfor the wings of the bird fed roasted roselle seedmeal was significantly (P<0.05) different and higher than those fed control, raw, boiled and soaked roselle seed meal (10.87, 7.52, 9.85 and 9.46%, respectively). Results from visceral organs showed no significant (P>0.05) differencesexceptproventriculus which exhibited significant (P<0.05) differences among the treatment means. Proventriculus of bird fed roasted roselle seedmeal (R RSM)was highest (0.80%)while those fed raw roselle seedmeal (R RSM) gave the least (0.50%). This study however, revealed that using processed (roasted, boiled and soaked) roselle (Hibiscus sabdariffa) seed meal as part replacement for groundnut cake has no deleterious effects onthe broilerchickens. 

scholarly journals Growth performance and feed cost benefit of starter broiler chickens fed diet containing earthworm meal

2020 ◽  
Vol 47 (1) ◽  
pp. 208-213
Author(s):  
O. A. Ekine ◽  
D. N. Onunkwo
Keyword(s):  
Growth Performance ◽  
Feed Intake ◽  
Broiler Chickens ◽  
Cost Benefit Analysis ◽  
Control Diet ◽  
Cost Benefit ◽  
Broiler Chicks ◽  
Feed Conversion ◽  
Feed Cost ◽  
Significant Difference

The study was carried out to evaluate the growth performance and feed cost benefit of starter broiler chickens offered graded levels of earthworm meal in replacement for fishmeal. Atotal of 120, one day old Anak broiler chicks were procured from a reputable hatchery and allotted to four treatment groups of 30 birds each. Each group was further divided into three replicates of 10 birds per replicate. A total number of four diets were used in the feeding trial. Diet 1 (control) has fish meal and no earthworm meal, while in diets 2,3 and 4, the quantity of fishmeal in the control diet was replaced by 25%, 50% and 100% respectively with earthworm meal. No significant difference (P>0.05) was observed in the performance of the birds. On the average daily feed intake of birds in diets 2 and 4 had high (P>0.05) feed intake, followed by the birds in diets 3, while the birds in diet 1 had the lowest feed intake. But there was no significant difference (P>0.05) in feed conversion ratio. The feed cost benefit analysis revealed a significant difference (P<0.05) on cost of feed consumed. Feed cost per kg was reduced as the levels of earthworm meal increased. Replacement of fishmeal with earthworm meal at 25%, 50% and 100% has the potential to improve the growth performance of broiler birds. Therefore, it is recommended to commercial poultry farmers to use earthworm meals in their poultry feeding.

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