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.

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.

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 Performance Index and Economic Efficiency of SASSO C44 Broilers Fed Diets Containing Graded Levels of Dried Blood-Rumen Content Mixture to Replace Roasted Soybean Meal

2018 ◽  
Vol 14 (18) ◽  
pp. 388
Author(s):  
Melkamu Bezabih Yitbarek ◽  
Birhan Tamir ◽  
Ashenafi Mengistu
Keyword(s):  
Economic Efficiency ◽  
Soybean Meal ◽  
Performance Index ◽  
Experimental Period ◽  
Rumen Content ◽  
Broiler Chicks ◽  
Treatment Groups ◽  
Feed Cost ◽  
Randomized Design ◽  
Dietary Treatments

This experiment was carried out to evaluate performance index and economic efficiency of broiler chicks fed diets containing dried blood rumen content mixtures (DBRCM) as a replacement for roasted soybean meal (RSBM). A total of 225 unsexed day-old broiler chicks (SASSO C44) were randomly allocated to five dietary treatments in a completely randomized design. Each treatment was replicated thrice with 15 birds per replicate. The experimental diets were formulated to contain 100% RSBM+0%DBRCM (T1), 80%RSBM+ 20% DBRCM (T2), 60% RSBM + 40% DBRCM (T3), 40% RSBM + 60% DBRCM(T4) and 20% RSBM+ 80% DBRCM (T5) based on a control ration contained 30% roasted soybean meal. The result showed that there was no statistical difference (P≥0.05) in performance index during the experimental period. The mean mortality was not influenced (P≥0.05) across the treatment groups. Birds fed T1 had the highest (P<0.05) and T5 the lowest (P<0.05) feed cost per kilogram feed. Feed cost per unit gain (Kg) was the highest (P<0.05) for T1 and the lowest (P<0.05) for T4 and T5. Total feed cost of the birds fed T1 was higher than those of the birds fed T5 diet. The highest (P<0.05) economic efficiency was observed for birds fed on T4 and T5. Based on this result, it could be concluded that 80% DBRCM can replace roasted soybean meal to achieve the highest economic efficiency, without affecting the performance index of broiler chicken.

scholarly journals Cost benefit analysis of level of Ziziphus (Ziziphus mauritiana) leaf meal inclusion in the diet of growing rabbits

2021 ◽  
Vol 39 (2) ◽  
pp. 90-95
Author(s):  
S. B. Abdu ◽  
M. R. Hassan ◽  
H. Y. Adamu ◽  
S. M. Yashim ◽  
M. Abdulrashid ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Cost Benefit Analysis ◽  
Cost Benefit ◽  
Ziziphus Mauritiana ◽  
Benefit Analysis ◽  
Leaf Meal ◽  
Highest Weight ◽  
Feed Cost ◽  
Randomized Design ◽  
Completely Randomized Design ◽  
The Cost

Thirty (30) growing rabbits of mixed breeds and sexes with an average initial weight of 526.92±0.25g  ere used for this study to determine the effect of level of inclusion of Ziziphus leaf meal (ZLM) in concentrate diet on the performance of growing rabbits. The experiment was in a completely randomized design involving five treatments, which represented five diets with 0, 10, 20, 30 and 40% levels of ZLM inclusion. Significant differences (p<0.05) were observed in weight gains, feed intake and feed:gain ratios. Treatment 2 had the highest weight gain (though not significantly different (p>0.05) from treatment 1 and the best feed /gain values.The cost benefit analysis shows a 40.51 % reduction in the cost of feed, following a 10 % inclusion of ZLM in the diet (T2) over the control (T1), while 46.35 and 47.94 % reduction were observed following 20 and 30 % ZLM inclusion (T3 and T4) respectively. In term of apparent profit made, T1 recorded the highest profit (N 35.29) over all other treatments, which was followed by T2 (N30.49), T3 (N15.11) and T4 recorded the least (N 12.99). Inclusion of RHSM in the diet of rabbits resulted in reduction in the cost of feed and feed cost efficiency. From the results obtained it was concluded that  dried ZLM could be incorporated up to 30% in the diets of growing rabbits without any adverse effect on their performance. 

scholarly journals The Effect of Dietary Inclusion of Sesame indicum Leaves on Haematology and Serum Parameters of Broiler Chickens

2019 ◽  
Vol 2 (1) ◽  
pp. 73-78
Author(s):  
Olusegun S. Adedeji ◽  
Shola R. Amao ◽  
Kayode S. Olugbemiga
Keyword(s):  
Growth Performance ◽  
Broiler Chickens ◽  
Basal Diet ◽  
Well Being ◽  
Feed Additives ◽  
Broiler Chicks ◽  
Growth Promoters ◽  
Serum Parameters ◽  
Randomized Design ◽  
Experimental Trials

Introduction: Various types of feed additives have been evaluated under commercial conditions and in experimental trials with the aim to achieve improvements on growth performance and the best economic return. Herbs, including Sesame indicum leaves, spices and various plant extracts/essential oils can be used as alternatives to replace antibiotic growth promoters as they are rich in phytochemicals (active compounds) that can be used to stimulate growth and health of the animals. The uses of all these herbs should be studied in relation to the blood and serum indices of the animals in order to determine their harmful level of consuming them by the animals. Therefore, the aim of the study is to determine the effect of different dietary inclusion levels of Sesame indicum leaves on haematology and serum parameters of broiler chickens at both starter and finisher phases. Methods: A total of one hundred and fifty 1-day old, unsexed (Marshal) broiler chicks were randomly divided into five experimental groups at rate of 30 birds per group. Each group was further subdivided into three replicates at the rate of ten chicks per replicate in a Complete Randomized Design. A maize-soybean basal diet served as control while the Sesame indicum leaves was added to the basal diets at level (0g, 10g, 20g, 30g and 40g/kg) resulting in five formulae, respectively. At the end of the 4th and 8th weeks respectively, six birds were randomly selected from each of the replicate and blood samples were collected from the jugular vein of birds for haematology and serum. Results: The results indicated that all the haematology and serum parameters were significantly (p < 0.05) affected by the different inclusion levels of S. indicum leaves but the value obtained were within the recommended range while birds fed with the diet containing 40g/kg of S. indicum leaves had the highest values. Conclusion: Inclusion of S. indicum leaves in the diets appear not to have detrimental effect on the haematology and serum parameters of the experimental birds. The study recommended that 40g/kg inclusion level be adopted as it improved growth performance and general well-being of broiler chickens.

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.

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 Feeding frequency on the production viability of production and quantitative descriptors of parasitism in angelfish

2016 ◽  
Vol 46 (2) ◽  
pp. 304-309 ◽  
Author(s):  
Rodrigo Yudi Fujimoto ◽  
Rudã Fernandes Brandão Santos ◽  
Henrique Malta Dias ◽  
Fabrício Menezes Ramos ◽  
Derlan José Ferreira Silva ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Growth Performance ◽  
Cost Benefit Analysis ◽  
Cost Benefit ◽  
Feeding Frequency ◽  
Important Species ◽  
Feeding Management ◽  
Randomized Design ◽  
Feed Deprivation ◽  
The One ◽  
The Cost

ABSTRACT: Angelfish (Pterophyllum scalare) is a very important species in Brazil's domestic market, however feeding managements differ from fish breeders to aquarists, so the cost of feed and labor become relevant items when cultivating the species. The objective of this research was to assess feeding frequency and feed deprivation based on growth performance, parasite infestation and cost-benefit in farming this species. The experiment was conducted in a completely randomized design in a 3x2 factorial scheme with 3 daily feeding levels, 4 meals, 2 meals and 1 meal; with and without feed deprivation and two repetitions. Feed deprivation consisted of offering feed 5 days a week only. Feeding twice a day without deprivation and four times a day with or without feed deprivation resulted in higher growth performance than feeding once a day. Monogenean and nematode parasitic loads were not influenced by feeding management. The cost-benefit analysis enabled us to observe that the treatment with the best benefit was the one involving two feedings a day with no deprivation. Thus, considering the parameters mentioned above, we concluded that the two daily feedings with no feed deprivation is the most adequate for farming this specie.

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 Growth performance and haematological characteristics of starter broilers fed diets supplemented with tumeric (Curcuma longa) meal

2018 ◽  
Vol 45 (5) ◽  
pp. 79-83
Author(s):  
A. D. Olabode ◽  
I. S. Adetutu ◽  
C. I. Agu ◽  
L. C. Ugwuowo ◽  
T. J. Ojuoloruntaye ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Blood Cell ◽  
Growth Performance ◽  
Broiler Chickens ◽  
Curcuma Longa ◽  
Poor Performance ◽  
Daily Weight Gain ◽  
Feed Conversion ◽  
Final Body Weight ◽  
Mean Values ◽  
Randomized Design

Turmeric (Curcuma longa) is an extensively used spice, food preservative and coloring material that has biological actions and medicinal applications. Tumeric, when used as an additive could enhance the performance of broiler chickens in Nigeria. The aim of the present study was to assess the growth performance and haematological characteristics of starter broiler chicken fed diets supplemented with processed turmeric) meal (TM). Ninetysix, two weeks old unsexed “Agri-tech” broiler birds were randomly distributed in a completely randomized design (CRD) into four treatments, comprising of twenty four birds each, with three replicates per treatment (having 8 birds per replicate). The processed turmeric was included at the rate of 0%, 0.5%, 1.0% and 1.5% respectively. Feed and water were given without restriction. Supplementation of processed turmeric meal in the diet of starter broilers significantly (p<0.05) influenced the final body weight, average daily feed intake, average daily weight gain and feed conversion ratio. The treatment groups containing processed turmeric meal had poor performance in all parameters studied when compared to that of the control. Mean values of all haematological parameters evaluated namely; packed cell volume (PCV), haemoglobin (Hb), red blood cell (RBC) and white blood cell (WBC) differed significantly (p<0.05) between the control and the turmeric treated groups, however all the values obtained were within the recommended standard range of values for broiler. It was concluded that processed turmeric meal can be added to the diets of starter broilers up to the level of 1.5% and also can be safely used as a phyto-additive in starter broiler chickens, preferably in their feed.

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