scholarly journals Performance of Nellore females in tropical pastures during the rainy season when supplemented with molasses blocks

2019 ◽  
Vol 40 (5) ◽  
pp. 1991
Author(s):  
Henrique Moreira Lopes ◽  
Maria Lucia Pereira Lima ◽  
Gabriel Carletti Zilião ◽  
João Alberto Negrão ◽  
Flávia Fernanda Simili ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Rainy Season ◽  
Control Group ◽  
Average Weight ◽  
Tropical Pastures ◽  
Mineral Supplementation ◽  
Female Performance ◽  
Average Intake ◽  
Ruminal Temperature ◽  
Average Weight Gain ◽  
Supplement Intake

The objective of this study was to measure the effect of supplementation with molasses blocks compared with conventional mineral supplementation (with specific formulations for the rainy and dry season) in 92 7-month-old Nellore heifers (Experiment 1) and 40 primiparous 31-month-old Nellore cows (Experiment 2) in Marandu grazing areas. The following measurements were obtained: weight, supplement intake, blood urea and glucose in heifers (Experiment 1), supplement intake, cow weight, body score, calf weight and ruminal temperature and drinking events in primiparous females (Experiment 2). The average molasses block intake was 242 g day-1 per heifer, with an average weight gain of 0.290 kg day-1; the heifers who consumed the molasses blocks were heavier during the rainy season (P < 0.05; Experiment 1). In Experiment 2, molasses block intake varied from 77 to 821 g day-1 per primiparous female, and the average intake in the control group was between 100 and 370 g day-1. The primiparous females given molasses blocks displayed lower weight loss due to calving (P < 0.05) and retained higher body scores at 150 days postpartum (P < 0.05). Ruminal temperature (P < 0.05) and drinking events (P < 0.05) were higher in primiparous Nellore females given molasses blocks. Overall, molasses blocks effectively increased Nellore female performance during the rainy season in Marandu grass pastures.

scholarly journals Research on the Influence of the Light and Sexing on Growth Performance and Slaughter Results at Young Quails from Mixed Baloteşti Population of Eggs-Meat

2017 ◽  
Vol 74 (1) ◽  
pp. 15
Author(s):  
Lucian IONITA ◽  
Elena POPESCU-MICLOSANU ◽  
George NICA ◽  
Cornel Octavian PANA
Keyword(s):  
Weight Gain ◽  
Growth Performance ◽  
Conversion Rate ◽  
Live Weight ◽  
Control Group ◽  
Average Weight ◽  
Feed Conversion ◽  
Feed Conversion Rate ◽  
Average Weight Gain ◽  
Experimental Group

The purposes of determining the influence of the light and sexing on growth performance and slaughter results atyoung quails from Balotesti population, was organized an experiment on 150 quails, betwen age of 28 and 70 days. The chicks were divided into two groups (control and experimental), and growth and slaughter performance were determined separately by sex. Have studied 2 lighting programs, a program of continous lighting with photoperiod duration of 16 hours (16 L + 8 N, control group) and a program with lighting with asymetric hours intervals with photoperiod duration of 16 hours (10L+2N+6L+6N, experimental group).Males and females from the experimental group were recorded average performance of growth high during the period 28 - 70 days. Live weight at age of 70 days was higher with 7.54 %, average weight gain was higher with 14.86 % and feed conversion rate was lower with 13.51 % at males from experimental group compared to males from the control group. Also, the live weight at the age of 70 days was higher with 18.09 %; average weight gain was higher with 35.12 %, while feed conversion rate was reduced with 30.08 % on females from the experimental group compared to females from the control group.The results of the slaughter at 70 days were superior in the caseof females from the both groups versus males. The average weight of the carcase was higher with 17.53 % in case of the females than that of males from the experimental group, and the carcase yield was 65.37 % at the females and 65.56 % for males. Also, the average weight of the carcase was higher with 5.08 % in case of females compared to that males from the control group, and the carcase yield was 64.20 % to females 66.70 % on males.Superior results recorded in the case of females and males from the experimental group recommended the program of lighting with asymmetric hours intervals in the growth of youth quail. Also, the higher slaughter results recorded in the case of females of the two groups recommended them in the meat production through a broiler of quail that combine advantages in the production of both males and females. 

scholarly journals Fermented sorghum porridge fortified with moringa leaf powder and baobab fruit pulp cured children from moderate acute malnutrition in Benin

2020 ◽  
Vol 20 (06) ◽  
pp. 16622-16637
Author(s):  
Nago E ◽  
◽  
JO Agossadou ◽  
FJ Chadare ◽  
S Houndji ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Weight Gain ◽  
Treatment Group ◽  
Acute Malnutrition ◽  
Control Group ◽  
Average Weight ◽  
Fruit Pulp ◽  
Fortified Food ◽  
Leaf Powder ◽  
Moderate Acute Malnutrition ◽  
Average Weight Gain

Inappropriate feeding, too early introduction of complementary foods and restriction in food selection are a major cause of malnutrition among young children in developing countries. Food-to-food fortification is a good strategy to enhance the nutritional quality of children’s diet. This strategy is more and more promoted because it allows delivery of micronutrients to a large population in a cost-effective manner.The present study aimed at testing the effect of the consumption of sorghum porridge fortified with moringa leaf powder and baobab fruit pulp on the nutritional status of children aged 6 to 59 months in Northern Benin. A two-week intervention was implemented in Tanguiéta (Benin) among children affected by moderate acute malnutrition, using 400g of fermented sorghum porridge fortified with15g of a designed mix of moringa leaf powder and baobab fruit pulp. Sixty-three children aged 6–59 months who had malnutrition assessed by anthropometry were randomly selected and assigned to a treatment or a control group. Children in the treatment group consumed the fortified formula daily for two weeks in a nutritional rehabilitation hearth whereas those in the control group had their habitual diet. Their nutritional status was evaluated using anthropometry. Recovery rate and average weight gain of children were computed.Results show that daily consumption of the fortified food for two weeks did not significantly (P> 0.05) increase children’s weight in treatment vs. control. However, average weight gain was 9.85g/kg/day in the treatment group and total recovery rate at risk of malnutrition and moderate acute malnutrition was 62.50% among children who fully complied with the intervention. Fermented sorghum porridge fortified with moringa leaf powder and baobab fruit pulp may be promoted to scale in more regions of Benin as a local affordable and effective therapeutic food against child acute malnutrition. Further investigation of its potential effect while accounting for parasitic infection is needed, to eliminate all risks of intestinal micro nutrient malabsorption or malaria and enhance the effectiveness of the fortified food on children’s weight as well as their iron status.

scholarly journals Role of probiotics in preterm infants: a randomized controlled trial

2017 ◽  
Vol 4 (2) ◽  
pp. 447 ◽  
Author(s):  
Sukanyaa S. ◽  
Vinoth S. ◽  
Ramesh S.
Keyword(s):  
Weight Gain ◽  
Preterm Infants ◽  
Controlled Trial ◽  
Health Benefit ◽  
Control Group ◽  
P Value ◽  
Average Weight ◽  
Preterm Babies ◽  
Average Weight Gain

Background: Probiotics are live microorganisms that, when administered in adequate amounts, confer a health benefit on the host. Probiotics are proposed to aid in the quicker colonisation of the preterm gut by various mechanisms thereby providing innumerable health benefits to the preterm infants. Hence we conducted a study to analyse the role of probiotics in preterm babies. Our primary aim was to compare the weight gain pattern among preterm infants: those receiving probiotic and those who did not receive the probiotic.Methods: Preterm/VLBW babies were selected, randomized and placed into two groups. One group was given the chosen probiotic and the other was kept as control. The weight gain pattern and the duration of hospital stay among the two groups was compared at the end of one month of age.Results: The average weight gain in the probiotic group was higher than the control group which was statistically significant. (mean difference: 0.230 + 0.11 95% CI: -0.796 to -0.251 p value <0.000).Conclusions: Our study was yet another evidence proving the utility of probiotics in the field of neonatalogy.

scholarly journals Efektivitas pemberian temulawak dan madu terhadap peningkatan berat badan anak dengan status gizi kurang

2021 ◽  
Vol 15 (2) ◽  
pp. 197-202
Author(s):  
Linawati Novikasari ◽  
Setiawati Setiawati
Keyword(s):  
Nutritional Status ◽  
Intervention Group ◽  
Case Control ◽  
T Test ◽  
Control Group ◽  
P Value ◽  
Average Weight ◽  
Poor Nutritional Status ◽  
Curcuma Xanthorrhiza ◽  
Average Weight Gain

Additional curcuma xanthorrhiza and honey supplement to poor nutritional status in childrenBackground: Based on data from the Central Lampung Health Office in 2018, 2226 of children (24.7%) finding malnourished. The results of the survey in 2019 of 15 children aged 4-5 years known (30%) their weight were ungrown per three months. The communities rarely used plants and natural resources around them to improve nutrition for their children.Purpose: To know effect of Additional curcuma xanthorrhiza and honey supplement to poor nutritional status in children.Method: Quantitative research with Quasy Experimental case-control and using T-Test Paired. The population is children aged 1-3 years with poor nutritional status at Raja Basa Indah Public health center. Sampling technique with a ratio of 1: 1, of 40 participants divided into two groups such as intervention group and control group. The research instrument used an observation sheet. Research has taken 15 days, the ending by evaluation (participants measured with bodyweight scale).Results: There was an increase in body weight in both groups, with a p-value of 0.003 (control group) and a p-value of 0.000 (intervention group).Conclusion: In the intervention group, the average weight gain was 0.66 Kg, while the control group had an average weight gain of 0.18 Kg. T-test with p-value 0.000, the results show that the correlation of the treatment group is stronger than the control groupKeywords:  Curcuma xanthorrhiza; Honey; Supplement; Poor nutritional status; Children                  Pendahuluan: Berdasarkan data Dinas Kesehatan Lampung Tengah tahun 2018, sebanyak 2226 anak (24,7%) ditemukan gizi buruk. Hasil survei tahun 2019 terhadap 15 anak usia 4-5 tahun diketahui (30%) berat badannya tidak tumbuh per tiga bulan. Masyarakat jarang memanfaatkan tumbuhan dan sumber daya alam di sekitar mereka untuk meningkatkan gizi anak-anak mereka.Tujuan: Untuk mengetahui efektivitas pemberian temulawak dan madu terhadap peningkatan berat badan anak dengan status gizi kurang di Puskesmas Raja Basa Indah Bandar Lampung.Metode: Penelitian kuantitatif dengan Quasy Experimental case-control dan menggunakan T-Test Paired. Populasinya anak usia 1-3 tahun dengan status gizi buruk di Puskesmas Raja Basa Indah. Teknik pengambilan sampel dengan perbandingan 1:1, dari 40 partisipan dibagi menjadi dua kelompok yaitu kelompok intervensi dan kelompok kontrol. Instrumen penelitian menggunakan lembar observasi. Penelitian selama 15 hari dan diakhiri dengan evaluasi (partisipan diukur dengan timbangan badan).Hasil: Pemberian Temulawak dan madu efekif dalam meningkatan berat badan pada anak dengan status gizi kurang pada kelompok kasus dan kontrol, dengan p-value 0,000.Simpulan: Pada kelompok intervensi, kenaikan rerata berat badan yaitu 0,660, sedangkan pada kelompok kontrol pre-test  dan  posttest beberapa responden mengalami kenaikan berat badan dengan rerata 0,180.hasil uji t-tes dengan nilai p-value 0,000  hasil penelitian ini menunjukkan bahwa kelompok perlakuan korelasinya lebih kuat dibandingkan kelompok kontrol. 

Uso de probiótico em borregas mestiças Dorper suplementadas a pasto: desempenho e parâmetro ruminal

2019 ◽  
Vol 22 (2) ◽  
pp. 76
Author(s):  
Maria Carolina Ricciardi Sbizera ◽  
José Victor Pronievicz Barreto ◽  
Daiene Mantovi Locoman ◽  
Michele Monteiro Sudak ◽  
Manuela Venturelli Finco ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Weight Gain ◽  
New Technologies ◽  
Small Ruminants ◽  
The Body ◽  
Control Group ◽  
Average Weight ◽  
Panicum Maximum ◽  
Ruminal Fluid ◽  
Significant Difference ◽  
Average Weight Gain

Na ovinocultura há a necessidade de se adaptar às novas tecnologias para obtenção de produtos com qualidade cada vez melhor. Os probióticos são suplementos alimentares contendo micro-organismos ruminais e intestinais viáveis que, em quantidade adequada, produzem efeitos benéficos na saúde dos pequenos ruminantes. O objetivo do trabalho foi avaliar o desempenho e parâmetro ruminal, através do uso de probiótico, em borregas mestiças Dorper suplementadas a pasto. Foram utilizadas 57 borregas mestiças Dorper, com idade entre 6 a 12 meses, sendo separadas em dois grupos: GC (grupo controle), com 28 animais, e GT (grupo tratado), com 29 borregas. Todos permaneceram em dois piquetes contendo capim-estrela e capim Aruana, sendo que houve revezamento semanalmente entre os grupos para cada pastagem. Uma vez ao dia, os dois grupos receberam concentrado energético-proteico equivalente a 1,5% de peso vivo por animal, disponibilizada em cochos, e somente o GT recebeu probiótico em pó na quantidade de 5g por animal, misturado à ração. Realizou-se análise bromatológica dos pastos e concentrado. No dia inicial (D0) e final do experimento (D45), foi feita classificação do escore corporal. Os animais foram pesados no dia inicial (D0), dia 7 (D7), dia 15 (D15), dia 30 (D30) e no dia último dia (D45), obtendo-se o ganho médio de peso diário (GMPD) e o peso médio. Avaliou-se o suco ruminal no último dia do experimento (D45). Não houve diferença significativa no desempenho entre os grupos, entretanto, o parâmetro ruminal demonstrou resultados superiores no grupo tratado. Palavras-chave: Escore Corporal. Ganho de Peso Médio. Liquido Ruminal. Saccharomyces cerevisiaeAbstractIn sheep farming, farmers need to adapt to the new technologies to obtain better quality products. Probiotics are dietary supplements containing viable ruminal and intestinal microorganisms, which in adequate amount can produce beneficial effects on the small ruminants health. The aim of the study was to evaluate the permormance and ruminal parameter by probiotic use in crossbred Dorper lambs supplemented to pasture. 57 crossbreed Dorper lambs were used, aged 6 to 12 months and they were separated into two groups: GC (control group), with 28 animals, and TC (treated group) with 29 lambs. They remained in Cynodon plectostachyus and Panicum maximum cv. Aruana piquet and there was a weekly relay between groups for each pasture. Once a day both groups received concentrate equivalent to 1.5% of live weight per animal, available in troughs and only the GC received probiotic in the amount of 5g per animal, mixed with feed. A bromatological analysis of the pasture and concentrate was made. On the initial day (D0) and on the end of the experiment (D45), the body score was made in all animals. They were weighed on the initial day (D0), day 7 (D7), day 15 (D15), day 30 (D30) and on the last day of experiment (D45). The average weight gain and the mean weight were performed on all days of the experiment . The ruminal fluid was evaluated on the last day of the experiment (D45). There was no significant difference in performance between the groups and the ruminal parameter showed superior results in the treated group.Keywords: Body Score. Average Weight Gain. Ruminal Fluid. Saccharomyces cerevisiae

PENGARUH LINAMARIN TERHADAP PENAMPILAN REPRODUKSI INDUK MENCIT (Mus musculus L.)

2017 ◽  
Vol 11 (4) ◽  
pp. 289
Author(s):  
Fitra Wahyuni ◽  
Sony Heru Sumarsono
Keyword(s):  
Body Weight ◽  
Statistical Analysis ◽  
Reproductive Performance ◽  
Fetal Death ◽  
Control Group ◽  
Average Weight ◽  
Treatment Groups ◽  
Pregnant Mice ◽  
And Control ◽  
Average Weight Gain

<p align="center"><strong><em>ABSTRACT</em></strong></p><p><em>This study was performed to observe the effect of linamarin on reproductive performance, that consist of the number of live fetuses, reabsorption embryo or fetal, fetal death and fetal body weight together with length. Pregnant mice were divided into one control group with administration of distilled water (0 mg/kgb.w/days) and six treatment groups linamarin dose is 0.36; 0.72; 1.26 mg; 2; 4; and 8 mg/kgb.w./days. Linamarin dosing and control begins at 5<sup>th</sup> to 16<sup>th</sup> gestation days, at 17-days of gestation caesarean section were performed to pregnant mice to remove foetuses. Statistical analysis used was a variation analysis by ANOVA followed by comparisons between treatments HSD test (Tukey). Giving linamarin observed in the parent mice led to a decrease in average weight gain of the mother during pregnancy compared with controls. In linamarin dose 8 mg/kgb.w/day an increase in embryo reabsorption and fetal death, as well as the observed decrease in fetal body weight and length, but after statistical analysis of the decrease was not significantly different. Linamarin with the doses given in this study is not expected to interfere with pregnancy based on reproductive performance were observed.</em></p><p><em> </em></p><p><strong><em>Keywords:</em></strong><em> Linamarin, reproductive performance, fetal weight, fetal body length</em></p><p><em> </em></p><p align="center"><strong><em>ABSTRAK</em></strong></p><p><em>Penelitian ini dilaksanakan bertujuan untuk mengamati pengaruh linamarin pada penampilan reproduksi yang meliputi jumlah fetus hidup, embrio resorpsi, fetus mati dan berat beserta panjang badan fetus. Induk mencit yang bunting dikelompokkan ke dalam satu kelompok kontrol dengan pemberian akuades (0 mg/kgb.b./hari) dan enam kelompok perlakuan dosis linamarin yaitu 0,36; 0,72; 1,26 mg; 2; 4; dan 8 mg/kgb.b./hari. Pemberian dosis linamarin dan kontrol dimulai pada umur kebuntingan 5 sampai 16 hari, setelah itu pada umur kebuntingan 17 hari mencit dikorbankan nyawanya untuk pengambilan fetus. Analisis statistik yang digunakan adalah analisis variasi dengan ANOVA dan dilanjutkan dengan uji perbandingan antar perlakuan HSD (Tukey). Pemberian linamarin pada induk mencit diamati menyebabkan penurunan rata-rata pertambahan berat badan induk selama kebuntingan dibandingkan dengan kontrol. Pada dosis linamarin 8 mg/kgb.b./hari terjadi peningkatan embrio resorpsi dan fetus yang mati, serta diamati penurunan berat dan panjang badan fetus, namun setelah dilakukan analisis statistik penurunan tersebut tidak berbeda nyata. Linamarin dengan dosis yang diberikan pada penelitian ini diduga tidak mengganggu kebuntingan berdasarkan penampilan reproduksi yang diamati.</em></p><p><em> </em></p><p><strong><em>Kata kunci:</em></strong><em> Linamarin, penampilan reproduksi, berat badan fetus, panjang badan fetus</em></p>

scholarly journals Effect of oligochitosan supplementation on growth and innate immunity of striped catfish (Pangasianodon hypophthalmus) at pond culture

2021 ◽  
Vol 7 (2) ◽  
pp. 32-37
Author(s):  
Ngoc Duy Nguyen ◽  
Van Phu Dang ◽  
Anh Quoc Le ◽  
Kim Lan Nguyen Thi ◽  
Quoc Hien Nguyen ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Survival Rate ◽  
Growth Performance ◽  
Control Group ◽  
Average Weight ◽  
Growth Promoter ◽  
Feed Conversion ◽  
Pangasianodon Hypophthalmus ◽  
Pond Culture ◽  
Striped Catfish ◽  
Average Weight Gain

Oligochitosan (COS) was prepared by gamma Co-60 irradiation of chitosan/H2O2 solutions and mixed with cornstarch to form the powder with content of 100 000 mg COS/kg. The striped catfish (P. hypophthalmus) was fed with diets containing 100 mg COS/kg feed for 9 months at pond culture. The effects of COS supplementation on growth performance, feed conversion ratio (FCR) and survival rate in striped catfish were investigated. The results indicated that the growth performance and survival rate of striped catfish fed with 100 mg COS/kg were significantly improved and the FCRdecreased. The average weight gain, survival rate and FCR of striped catfish fed with diets containing COS were 971 ± 85 gram, 83.19 ± 0.35 % and 1.477 ± 0.013 in comparison with 896 ± 78 gram, 78.43 ± 0.64 % and 1.578 ± 0.038 of control group, respectively. Thus, COS can be potentially utilized as immunostimulants and growth promoter for aquaculture.

PSXIII-3 Effects of mineral source and additive in mineral supplementation on productive performance of growing beef cattle on tropical pastures

2021 ◽  
Vol 99 (Supplement_3) ◽  
pp. 460-461
Author(s):  
Victor Valério de Carvalho ◽  
Alexandre Perdigão ◽  
Guilherme S F M Vasconcellos ◽  
Tiago S Acedo
Keyword(s):  
Weight Gain ◽  
Beef Cattle ◽  
Block Design ◽  
Experimental Unit ◽  
Productive Performance ◽  
Tropical Pastures ◽  
Mineral Supplement ◽  
Mineral Supplementation ◽  
Randomized Complete Block Design ◽  
Supplement Intake

Abstract Our objective was to evaluate the effects of mineral supplementation using the association of carboaminophosphochelates as mineral source plus Salinomycin on grazing beef cattle performance during growing phase. A total of 80 Nellore bulls (IBW = 292.72 ± 13.55 kg; Age, ~13 mo) were distributed in 8 paddocks (~2.7 hectares each) planted with Palisade Grass cv. Xaraés during the rainy to rainy-to-dry transition seasons (February to May). The experiment was a randomized complete block design (10 animals/paddock, 4 paddocks per treatment). The mineral supplementation was provided ad libitum and treatments were: Control; Mineral supplementation containing inorganic minerals, and TM+Salinomycin = Mineral supplementation containing carboaminophosphochelates (TM, Tortuga® Minerals) as minerals source (Cr, Se, Zn, Mn, S, Cu e Co) plus Salinomycin (~108 mg per animal/day). The supplement orts were removed and weighted daily to calculate supplement intake. The animals were weighed after a 14 h-fasting at the beginnig and end of the trial (84 days) to calculate weight gain. The paddock was considered the experimental unit and data were analyzed using PROC MIXED of SAS, whereby means were separated using the PDIFF statement (P &lt; 0.05). Supplement intake was similar between treatments (P = 0.13). Animals supplemented with TM+Salinomycin tended to have greater final BW (358 vs. 347, P = 0.07) and increased ADG in 22,3% (0.730 vs. 0.597 kg/d, P = 0.03) compared with animals fed Control. In conclusion, the combination of carboaminophosphochelates minerals plus salynomicin improves grazing beef cattle weight gain, with no deleterious effect on mineral supplement intake.

scholarly journals Efek Perawatan Metode Kangguru Terhadap Kenaikan Berat Badan pada Bayi Berat Lahir Rendah

2020 ◽  
Vol 5 (1) ◽  
pp. 23-28
Author(s):  
Ita Herawati ◽  
Nofa Anggraini
Keyword(s):  
Weight Gain ◽  
Birth Weight ◽  
Standard Deviation ◽  
Low Birth Weight ◽  
Statistical Test ◽  
T Test ◽  
Control Group ◽  
Average Weight ◽  
Low Birth Weight Babies ◽  
Average Weight Gain

Background: The number of cases of low birth weight is still quite high, 15% of the 20 million babies worldwide are born with low birth weight every year. Low birth weight conditions need to be a concern because it can cause health complications. Aim to Analize the effect of kanggoro method to  increase baby's weight of low birth weight. Methods: The experimental research design used was a static pre- posttest control group design with a case control approach, namely research by grouping or classifying intervention groups against the control group. The type of statistical test used in this study is the t test (t test).  we performed 30 of low birth weight babies as a case of kangaroo care for 7 days and as control were 60 low birth weight babies, were only treated according to the hospital standart procedure,like ASI, parenterally and the drugs needed. Results: The average weight gain of infants who were intervened by the kangaroo method was 30.2 grams with a standard deviation of 11.79 grams, while for infants who were not intervened by the kangaroo method, the average baby's weight gain was only 15.5 grams with a standard deviation of 8,57 grams. Statistical test results obtained p = 0,000. Conclution: there were significant differences in the average weight gain of infants who were intervened by the kangaroo method and those who were not intervened by the kangaroo method.

scholarly journals The effect of neem (Azadirachta indica) leaf meal on the growth performance and carcass characteristics of broiler chickens

2015 ◽  
Vol 42 (2) ◽  
pp. 141-150
Author(s):  
A. A. Ayoola ◽  
L. T. Egbeyale ◽  
D. A. Ekunseitan ◽  
A. V. Adegoke ◽  
O. P. Adeyeri
Keyword(s):  
Weight Gain ◽  
Growth Performance ◽  
Azadirachta Indica ◽  
Broiler Chickens ◽  
Growth Parameters ◽  
Carcass Traits ◽  
Control Group ◽  
Average Weight ◽  
Leaf Meal ◽  
Average Weight Gain

A feeding trial was conducted for 56days to investigate the effect of neem (Azadirachta indica) leaf meal on the growth performance and carcass traits of broiler chickens. The neem leaf meal was used in replacing parts of wheat offal in the diets of 192 day-old broiler chickens fed ad libitum at 0.1, 0.2 and 0.3% levels of inclusion. The experimental birds were randomly distributed into four treatments. Each treatment was sub-divided into three replicates of sixteen (16) birds. Medications were administered only to the birds in treatment 1(control group) while vaccination was administered across the treatment during the course of the experiment. Growth parameters were taken on weekly basis and data obtained were subjected to one way analysis of variance (ANOVA) in a completely randomized design. There was a significant (P<0.05) effect of varying dietary inclusion of NLM only on average weight gain among the birds at the starter phase. Groups fed 0.3% NLM recorded the highest average weight gain (430.63g) as against 421.00, 392.57 and 394.97g recorded for the control, 0.1% and 0.2% NLM groups, respectively. Neem leaf meal had nosignificant (P<0.05) effect on broiler performance at the finisher phase across the treatment groups. Mortality was not affected (P>0.05) at any of the growth phases. Carcass traits; cut-parts (except neck) and organs showed no influence (P>0.05) of NLM inclusion. It can then be recommended that the neem leaf meal inclusion up to 0.3% in the diets of the broiler chickens can be used as growth promoters during the chick phase of growth.

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