scholarly journals Evaluation of differently processed African star apple (Chrysophyllum cainito ) kernel meal as feed for growing rabbits

2020 ◽  
Vol 44 (4) ◽  
pp. 150-159
Author(s):  
O. J. Makinde ◽  
A. Aremu ◽  
O. J. Alabi ◽  
E. Z. Jiya ◽  
M. S. Tamburawa ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Growth Performance ◽  
Control Diet ◽  
Blood Parameters ◽  
Economic Benefits ◽  
Average Weight ◽  
Feed Conversion ◽  
Blood Indices ◽  
Randomized Design ◽  
Kernel Meal ◽  
African Star Apple

 A 12-week study was carried out to examine the effect of substituting dietary maize with differently processed African star apple kernel meal (ASAKM) on growth performance, blood indices and economic benefits of growing rabbits. A total of 60 weaner rabbits (mixed breed, average weight, 590g) were randomly allocated to five dietary treatments comprising of 10% each of boiled, fermented, roasted and soaked African star apple kernel meal as substitute for dietary maize. Diet 1 (0%ASAKM) served as the control diet. Each of the five treatments was replicated thrice. Each replicate had four rabbits in a Completely Randomized Design. Rabbits fed diets containing 10 % boiled and 10 % roasted ASAKM gained weight (P<0.05) faster than those fed other diets. Feed conversion ratio was significantly better (P<0.05) for rabbits fed BASAKM and RASAKM diets. There were no significant (P>0.05) differences in the blood parameters measured except the white blood cell (WBC), alkaline phosphate(ALP),  aspartate amino transferase (AST) and alanine amino transferases (ALT) (P<0.05). Economic analysis showed significant differences (P<0.05) in all the parameters measured. Cost of feed/kg was significantly reduced (P<0.05) with inclusion of ASAKM in rabbit diets. Production cost and revenue (₦) were better (P<0.05) among rabbits fed Boiled ASAKM diet. It was concluded that either BASAKM or Roasted ASAKM can replace 10 % dietary maize in the diets of growing rabbits without compromising growth performance, blood profiles and economic benefits of growing rabbits.

scholarly journals Utilization of African star apple (Chrysophyllum albidum) kernel meal in broiler diets

2017 ◽  
Vol 62 (2) ◽  
pp. 143-154
Author(s):  
Annongu Azor ◽  
Joseph Kolade ◽  
Adeyina Adebisi ◽  
Sola-Ojo Foluke ◽  
Edoh Johannes ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Control Diet ◽  
Blood Parameters ◽  
Broiler Chicks ◽  
Design Data ◽  
Blood Profile ◽  
Randomized Design ◽  
Kernel Meal ◽  
Biochemical Indices ◽  
Effect Of Feeding ◽  
African Star Apple

The effect of feeding graded levels (0, 5, 10, 15, 20, 25 and 30%) of untreated African star apple kernel meal (ASAKM) on the performance and blood profile of broilers was investigated in an 8-week trial. Two hundred and ten oneweek-old Cobb strain broiler chicks were randomly allotted to 7 diets with 3 replicates of 10 chicks per replicate in a completely randomized design. Data on minerals, vitamins, amino acids and quantification of some anti-nutrients were assayed. The results showed that the kernel was high in nutrients, especially carbohydrate as a source of energy but contains high levels of anti-nutritional or toxic factors. Performance traits (p<0.05) of broilers fed ASAKM gave poor results though without mortality. The increment of dietary levels of the untreated ASAKM did not negatively influence blood composition and most of the measured biochemical indices, the parameters were better (p<0.05), or had values statistically similar with the control diet compared with those on the test diets (p>0.05). Increasing levels of ASAKM in diets caused elevation of AST, ALT, ALP and a significant increase in blood urea levels in the raw kernel meal based diets relative to the control diet (p<0.05). Based on the performance of the birds fed the raw ASAKM, it may be concluded that broilers could barely tolerate 5% raw ASAKM in their diets with minimum adverse effects. However, the values of the blood parameters particularly the red blood cells favoured erythropoiesis, suggesting that the African star apple kernel meal had no detrimental effect on the health status of the birds. Subsequent research should process the raw star apple seed meal before dietary inclusion for optimum results.

scholarly journals Probiotic level effects on growth performance, carcass traits, blood parameters, cecal microbiota, and immune response of broilers

2016 ◽  
Vol 88 (2) ◽  
pp. 1011-1021 ◽  
Author(s):  
MOHAMMADREZA POURAKBARI ◽  
ALIREZA SEIDAVI ◽  
LEILA ASADPOUR ◽  
ANDRÉS MARTÍNEZ
Keyword(s):  
Immune Response ◽  
Growth Performance ◽  
Body Weight Gain ◽  
Control Diet ◽  
Carcass Traits ◽  
Blood Parameters ◽  
Feed Conversion ◽  
Probiotic Supplementation ◽  
Cecal Microbiota ◽  
Feed Conversion Rate

Probiotic effects on growth performance, carcass traits, blood parameters, cecal microbiota, and immune response of broilers were studied. Two hundred one-day-old male chickens were allocated to one of five treatments (four replicates of 10 birds per treatment): control, and the same control diet supplemented with 0.005%, 0.01%, 0.015% and 0.02% probiotics. Probiotics in feed at 0.01% or higher levels of supplementation improved body weight gain (+12%) and feed conversion rate (-5%) compared with the control. There were no effects on carcass traits, but the relative weights of drumsticks and wings showed increasing and decreasing linear responses, respectively, to probiotic supplementation level. Blood plasma glucose and albumin contents linearly increased (from 167.1 to 200.5 mg dl-1, and from 1.70 to 3.25 g dl-1) with increasing probiotic supplementation. Triglycerides and cholesterol contents were lower in probiotic supplemented treatments (average contents 71.3 and 125.3 mg dl-1 vs. 92.6 and 149.9 mg dl-1 in the control). Probiotics decreased cecal Escherichia coli counts, but had no effects on immunity related organs or immune response. The linear trends, either positive or negative, observed in many of the parameters studied, suggest that more studies are needed to establish the optimal concentration of probiotics in broiler feed.

scholarly journals SHORT COMMUNICATION Performance of local fowls fed plantain peels meal

2020 ◽  
Vol 40 (1) ◽  
pp. 79-82
Author(s):  
C. T. Ezeokeke
Keyword(s):  
Body Weight ◽  
Early Stage ◽  
Body Weight Gain ◽  
Control Diet ◽  
Average Weight ◽  
Test Diet ◽  
Feed Conversion ◽  
Communication Performance ◽  
Randomized Design ◽  
And Control

Experiment was carried out to determine performance of day old local fowls, fed supplemented plantain peels meal (PPM). The birds were arranged in completely randomized design having six birds per replicate and two treatments comprising one test diet and one control diet. At starter phase, all the parameters (body weight, body weight gain, feed intake and feed conversion ratio) measured were not significant (p>0.05). The birds on the test diet had average initial weight, 42.00g while that of the control had average weight, 43.75g and at 5 weeks of age average weights of 133.30g and 134.54g (p>0.05) ,respectively. At the finisher phase, all the parameters measured were not significant (p>0.5). The prices per kg of feed for the test and control diets were N93.05 and N95.05, respectively. Therefore, PPM inclusion fed at early stage of life of the birds enhanced performance at a lower cost.

scholarly journals Effect of duckweed meal dietary inclusion on growth performance and survival of African catfish fingerlings

2020 ◽  
Vol 38 (1) ◽  
pp. 84-104
Author(s):  
Yuniel Méndez ◽  
Yenny Torres ◽  
Yilian Pérez ◽  
Misleidi Romás ◽  
Edilmar Cortés
Keyword(s):  
Growth Performance ◽  
Clarias Gariepinus ◽  
Food Sources ◽  
Average Weight ◽  
African Catfish ◽  
Feed Conversion ◽  
Randomized Design ◽  
Absolute Growth ◽  
Four Levels ◽  
Lemna Perpusilla

Currently, the use of unconventional food sources in the inclusion of fish diets is cause of great interest. The growth performance of African catfish (Clarias gariepinus) was evaluated, with the inclusion of duckweed meal (Lemna perpusilla) in four levels (0, 6, 12 and 18 %) in the diet. African catfish with an average weight of 1.27 ± 0.03 g, were distributed in a completely randomized design, with 16 experimental cages (four replicates/treatment). The fingerlings were fed for 48 days of experimentation. An analysis of variance and a Duncan´s test were performed. No significant differences were found (p< 0.05) for the first two levels evaluated, but with the rest there were differences, as the percentage of inclusion of the duckweed meal in the ration increased. Final weight was decreasing, as well as absolute growth rate, increase in daily weight, feed conversion ratio and food efficiency. Survival throughout the experiment was between 72 y 65 % in all treatments. The inclusion of duckweed meal in the diet did not affect the parameters of water quality. It was concluded that the L. perpusillase meal can be included up to 12 % in diets for African catfish fingerlings, without affecting the growth performance.

scholarly journals Changes in the performance and blood indices of Red Sokoto bucks fed diets containing soybean curd residue

2020 ◽  
Vol 47 (1) ◽  
pp. 290-299
Author(s):  
J. J. Millam ◽  
S. Iliya ◽  
D. M. Babale ◽  
H. Y. Abbaya ◽  
P. A. John ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Growth Performance ◽  
Crude Protein ◽  
Blood Parameters ◽  
Daily Weight Gain ◽  
Feed Conversion ◽  
Normal Range ◽  
Blood Indices ◽  
Soybean Curd ◽  
Standard Normal ◽  
Soybean Curd Residue

The investigation was carried out to examine the outcome of soybean curd residue (SCR) supplementation in the diets of Red Sokoto bucks on growth performance and some blood parameters. Five (5) mixed ration was formulated to contain 14% crude protein, four (4) of which was SCR based at inclusion levels of 0% (control), 5%, 7.5%, 10% and 12.5% denoted as T1 , T2 , T3 , T4 and T5 respectively. Twenty (20) Red Sokoto bucks were used for the experiment for a period of twelve (12) weeks. They were randomly assigned to the five dietary groups of 4 bucks each in a completely randomize design. Laboratory analyses were carried out on the SCR and the experimental diets. Parameters measured were on growth performance and some blood parameters. The results obtained showed that SCR was high in DM (93.53%), energy (3435.15 kcal/kg), protein (30.66%) and NFE (49.12%) values. The results revealed significant differences (P<0.05) among all treatments. The highest values for daily weight gain was observed in T5 (122.86 g/day); daily feed intake and feed conversion ratio was observed in T3 (481.29 g/day and 4.66 respectively). High significant (P<0.05) values for packed cell volume and haemoglobin were observed in T5 (26% and 8.6 g/dl) compared to the control. Meanwhile, white blood cell was highest significantly (P<0.05) in T3 (8.50 ×109 /L). Most of the blood parameters observed in this study were within standard normal range for goat. This study showed that SCR did not pose any health risk to the bucks. It was concluded that supplementing soybean curd residue in the diets of goats up to 12.5% can produce a better performance.

scholarly journals Productive performance, egg quality and bone characteristics of quails fed with meal and canola oil

2017 ◽  
Vol 39 (1) ◽  
pp. 97
Author(s):  
Priscila De Oliveira Moraes ◽  
Edenilse Gopinger ◽  
Caroline Bavaresco ◽  
Aiane Aparecida da Silva Catalan ◽  
Renata Cedres Dias ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Soybean Meal ◽  
Canola Oil ◽  
Egg Quality ◽  
Control Diet ◽  
Canola Meal ◽  
Average Weight ◽  
Productive Performance ◽  
Feed Conversion ◽  
Complete Replacement ◽  
Randomized Design

This study evaluated the effect of canola meal and oil in quail diet on productive performance, egg quality and bone characteristics. Quails (n = 84) with 150-days-of-age and average weight of 234±17 g were used in this experiment that lasted 84 days. The experiment consisted of a completely randomized design with 4 treatments, 7 replications with 3 birds each. Four diets were formulated: SM+SO - control diet with soybean meal and oil; MC+SO - 25% replacement of soybean meal with canola meal; MC+CO - 25% replacement of soybean meal with canola meal and complete replacement of canola oil with soybean oil; SM+OC - control diet with soybean meal and canola oil. Productive performance, internal and external egg quality and bone characteristics were evaluated. The diet with canola meal and oil (MC+CO) decreased (p <0.05) feed conversion. Albumen height was lower (p < 0.05) for treatments with canola meal and oil (MC+CO). Regardless of the oil used, the dietary canola meal (MC+SO and MC+CO) reduced the weight and length of tibia (p < 0.05), but increased its ash content (p < 0.05). The mixture of canola oil and meal decreases feed conversion, and negatively affects internal egg quality and bone characteristics of quails. 

scholarly journals Effect of replacement of rice offal with graded levels of melon (Citrullus Vulgaris) seed offal on performance of growing rabbits

2021 ◽  
Vol 38 (2) ◽  
pp. 67-73
Author(s):  
S. Attah ◽  
D. D. Ortserga ◽  
F. O. I. Anugwa
Keyword(s):  
Control Diet ◽  
Economic Benefits ◽  
Daily Weight Gain ◽  
Test Material ◽  
Feed Conversion ◽  
Crude Fibre ◽  
Randomized Design ◽  
Nitrogen Free Extract ◽  
Feeding Value ◽  
The Cost

The feeding value of melon (Citrulus vulgaris) seed offal (MSO) was determined in a 12-week feeding trial using 25 six weeks old male rabbits with an average initial weight of 485g. The animals were fed diets containing 0,7.5, 15, 22.5 and 30% MSO in a completely randomized design (CRD). Digestibility trial and economic benefits of using the test material were carried out. Data obtained were subjected to analysis of variance (ANOVA) and differences between means were also determine. Results obtained showed no significant (P>0.05) treatment effects on daily weight gain (DWG), daily feed intake (DFI) and feed conversion ratio (FCR). The cost of feeding diets 1 and 2 was significantly (P<0.05) higher (A$152.34 and N157.20) than for diets 4 and 5 (AL143.53 and N135.56). The cost generally decreased from N152.34- N135.56 with increase in the level of MSO in the diets. The digestibilities of dry matter (DM), crude protein (CP) and ether extract (EE) were significantly (P<0.05) affected by increase in the levels of MSO in the diets. DM and CP digestibilities were significantly (P<0.05) higher at 15 and 30% MSO levels when compared with the control and other MSO levels. MSO inclusion in the diets significantly (P<0.05) improved EE digestibility above that of control diet but EE digestibility did not differ significantly (P> 0.05) among diets containing MSO. Crude fibre (CF) and Nitrogen free extract (NFE) digestibilities were similar (P>0.05) for all the diets. It can be concluded that MSO could be used up to 100% replacement for RO in rabbit diets.   

scholarly journals Effect of dietary supplementation of neem oil (Azadirachtaindica) on the growth performance and nutrient digestibility of weaned rabbits

2020 ◽  
Vol 3 (10) ◽  
pp. 202-209
Author(s):  
Oluwafemi R. A ◽  
Oluwayinka E. O ◽  
Alagbe J. O
Keyword(s):  
Weight Gain ◽  
Growth Performance ◽  
Dietary Supplementation ◽  
Basal Diet ◽  
Nutrient Digestibility ◽  
Average Weight ◽  
Neem Oil ◽  
Feed Conversion ◽  
Crude Fibre ◽  
Randomized Design

The objective of the present study was to determine the effect of dietary supplementation of neem oil (Azadirachtaindica) on the growth performance and nutrient digestibility of weaned rabbits. A total of 50 weaned male cross bred rabbits between 5-6 weeks with an average weight of 565.4g-566.8gwere divided into five dietary groups of ten (10) weaned rabbits each in a completely randomized design. The dietary treatments include a control, T1 (basal) diet with no neem oil (NOL), T2, T3, T4 and T5 were fed basal diet supplemented with NOL at 0.1%, 0.2%, 0.3% and 0.4% respectively. Feed and water were offered ad libitum throughout the experiment which lasted for 12 weeks. The data obtained was used to evaluate the growth performance: weight gain (WG), feed intake (FI), feed conversion ratio (FCR), mortality and nutrient digestibility (dry matter, crude protein, crude fibre and ether extract). WG, ADFI, TFI were significantly (P˂0.05) different among the treatments. T5 had the highest weight gain (755.90 g) followed by T4(734.0g), T3(705.90g), T2(705.0g) and T1(621.80g) respectively. Highest mortality was recorded in T1 (2%) followed by T2 (1%), none was recorded in T3, T4 and T5. Neem oil significantly influenced (P˂0.05) all the parameters measured. It could be concluded thatneem oil contains some essential nutrients and bioactive chemicals and could be supplemented in the diet of rabbit at 0.4 % without any deleterious effect on the general performance of the animal.

scholarly journals Growth performance and haematological characteristics of pullet chickens fed different feed forms supplemented with or without Oyster mushroom (Pleurotus ostreatus)

2021 ◽  
Vol 48 (5) ◽  
pp. 203-212
Author(s):  
C. Akomah ◽  
O. M. Sogunle ◽  
O. A. Adeyemi ◽  
A. M. Bamgbose
Keyword(s):  
Weight Gain ◽  
Growth Performance ◽  
Conversion Ratio ◽  
Oyster Mushroom ◽  
Average Weight ◽  
Feed Conversion ◽  
Randomized Design ◽  
Final Weight ◽  
Completely Randomized Design ◽  
Average Weight Gain

In a bid to decrease cost of production and increase performance in poultry, the study aimed at determining the growth performance and haematological characteristics of pullet chicken fed different feed forms supplemented with or without oyster mushroom (OM), three hundred and twenty (320) day old Harco Black pullet chicks were brooded for five weeks before they were allocated based on weight equalization on the basis of feed forms (mash and pellet) and OM supplementation (without and with 1g of OM per kg of feed) into four (4) treatments for an experiment which lasted for eleven weeks. Each treatment consisting of 80 birds was replicated eight (8) times with ten (10) birds per replicate. Data collected were arranged in a 2 × 2 factorial layout and subjected to Analysis of Variance in a Completely Randomized Design. Final weight, average weight gain and average feed intake in the grower phase were significantly (p<0.05) higher (1244.69g, 11.13g and 106.11 g) in birds given pelletized feed and lower (1146.25g, 9.27g and 105.08 g) in birds fed mash. Also, PCV, WBC, and Hb obtained in the starter phase were significantly (p<0.05) higher (30. 00%, 2.70 x 10 /l and 10.10 g/dl, respectively) in pullet chicken fed diet supplemented with oyster mushroom than those (26.75%, 2.12 x 10 /l and 8.85 g/dl, respectively) recorded by birds fed diets without oyster mushroom. Therefore, improved weight gain, feed conversion ratio, and immunity can be achieved by feeding pullet chickens with pelletized feed supplemented with oyster mushroom.     Dans le but de diminuer les coûts de production et d'augmenter les performances des volailles, l'étude visait à déterminer les performances de croissance et les caractéristiques hématologiques de poulettes nourries de différentes formes d'aliments supplémentées avec ou sans pleurotes (MO), trois cent vingt (320) jours de vieux poussins de poulettes Harco Black ont été couvés pendant cinq semaines avant d'être répartis sur la base d'une égalisation de poids sur la base des formes d'aliments (purée et granule) et d'une supplémentation en MO (sans et avec 1 g de MO par kg d'aliment) en quatre (4) traitements pour une expérience qui a duré onze semaines. Chaque traitement composé de 80 oiseaux a été répliqué huit (8) fois avec dix (10) oiseaux par répliquant. Les données recueillies ont été organisées selon une disposition factorielle 2 × 2 et soumises à une analyse de la variance dans un plan complètement randomisé. Le poids final, le gain de poids moyen et la prisealimentaire moyenne pendant la phase de croissance étaient significativement (p<0,05) plus élevés (1244,69 g, 11,13 g et 106,11 g) chez les oiseaux ayant reçu des aliments granulés et inférieurs (1146,25 g, 9,27 g et 105,08 g) chez les oiseaux. oiseaux nourris de purée. De plus, les PCV, GB et Hb obtenus lors de la phase de démarrage étaient significativement (p<0,05) plus élevés (30,00 %, 2,70 x 109/l et 10,10 g/dl, respectivement) dans le régime alimentaire des poulettes supplémentées en pleurotes que ceux (26,75 %, 2,12 x 109/l et 8,85 g/dl, respectivement) enregistrés par des oiseaux nourris avec des régimes sans pleurotes. Par conséquent, une amélioration du gain de poids, du taux de conversion alimentaire et de l'immunité peut être obtenue en nourrissant des poulettes avec des aliments granulés complétés aux pleurotes.

scholarly journals Effect of dietary supplementation of neem oil (Azadirachtaindica) on the growth performance and nutrient digestibility of weaned rabbits

2020 ◽  
pp. 100-105
Author(s):  
Oluwafemi R A ◽  
Oluwayinka E. O ◽  
Alagbe J. O
Keyword(s):  
Weight Gain ◽  
Growth Performance ◽  
Dietary Supplementation ◽  
Basal Diet ◽  
Nutrient Digestibility ◽  
Average Weight ◽  
Neem Oil ◽  
Feed Conversion ◽  
Crude Fibre ◽  
Randomized Design

The objective of the present study was to determine the effect of dietary supplementation of neem oil (Azadirachtaindica) on the growth performance and nutrient digestibility of weaned rabbits. A total of 50 weaned male cross bred rabbits between 5-6 weeks with an average weight of 565.4g-566.8gwere divided into five dietary groups of ten (10) weaned rabbits each in a completely randomized design. The dietary treatments include a control, T1 (basal) diet with no neem oil (NOL), T2, T3, T4 and T5 were fed basal diet supplemented with NOL at 0.1%, 0.2%, 0.3% and 0.4% respectively. Feed and water were offered ad libitum throughout the experiment which lasted for 12 weeks. The data obtained was used to evaluate the growth performance: weight gain (WG), feed intake (FI), feed conversion ratio (FCR), mortality and nutrient digestibility (dry matter, crude protein, crude fibre and ether extract). WG, ADFI, TFI were significantly (P˂0.05) different among the treatments. T5 had the highest weight gain (755.90 g) followed by T4(734.0g), T3(705.90g), T2(705.0g) and T1(621.80g) respectively. Highest mortality was recorded in T1 (2%) followed by T2 (1%), none was recorded in T3, T4 and T5. Neem oil significantly influenced (P˂0.05) all the parameters measured. It could be concluded thatneem oil contains some essential nutrients and bioactive chemicals and could be supplemented in the diet of rabbit at 0.4 % without any deleterious effect on the general performance of the animal.

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